During his second year of medical school, a sudden diagnosis of second-degree heart block and the placement of a pacemaker left him feeling isolated and unheard by the academic systems around him. This pivotal period of adversity transformed his professional trajectory, inspiring a deep passion for child psychiatry and a lifelong commitment to ensuring that no patient ever feels helpless. After completing his residency in Tulsa and a fellowship in Portland, Oregon, he returned to Oklahoma City in 2018 to build a thriving $3 million practice dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based outpatient care and elevating the standard of mental health treatment in his community.

Beyond his clinical and entrepreneurial success, Dr. Smart champions a modern, holistic approach to mental health that emphasizes the importance of life balance and community connection. Drawing on his background as a college DJ, he finds a therapeutic reset in electronic dance music and music festivals, which serve as a vital escape from the emotional demands of his profession. An avid traveler and passionate fan of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Oklahoma Sooners, he actively models the vibrant, well-rounded life he advocates for his patients, blending high-level medical expertise with a relatable and deeply human perspective.