A Magna Cum Laude graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with degrees in Psychology and Biological Sciences, Dr. Smolins received virtually every top honor in his graduating class. After finishing his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Texas at San Antonio (again with top honors), Dr. Smolins spent a year as an intern at The University of Chicago/Weiss Memorial Hospital.

At University of California, San Francisco, Dr Smolins completed his resident training in Anesthesiology, he followed with Fellowship training in Pain Management. In addition, his recent experience includes responsibilities as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care at UCSF/Veteran Affairs Medical Center and as an Anesthesiologist for Kaiser San Francisco.

Dr Smolins has practiced Pain Management with Remedy Medical Group in Redwood City since 2007 and is Board Certified in Pain Management.