Dr. Jonathan Smerek attended the University of Notre Dame as an undergraduate, majoring in mechanical engineering and obtained a masters degree in biomedical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York.
Dr. Smerek attended medical school at the University of Cincinnati and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Ohio State University. He completed a fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery with Dr. Mark Myerson and Dr. Cliff Jeng at the Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction in Baltimore, Maryland.
Dr. Smerek is dedicated to creating a center for foot and ankle excellence at Methodist Sports Medicine Center with Dr. David Porter, encompassing the best in conservative and operative foot and ankle care.
Dr. Smerek is a native of Hiram, Ohio. His wife, Carrie, is also from his hometown, and has given up her career as a dietician to enjoy her newfound role as a stay at home mom for their son, Bryce.