Dr. Smilnak completed his undergraduate studies at The University of Scranton. After college, he completed a year of service as a Franciscan volunteer in Syracuse. He then attended SUNY Upstate Medical University for his MD and MPH degrees. He trained as a resident and served as Chief Resident at Hi...

Certified Specialties

Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Family Medicine (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Residency, Family Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2018 - 2021

Internship, Family Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2017 - 2018

Education

MPH | SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine. 2017

MD | SUNY Upstate College of Health Professions. 2017

Awards

Program Director's Award. 2022

Jacob Holler Resident Teaching Award. 2020

Publications

Journal Articles

Status of underrepresented minority and female faculty at medical schools located within Historically Black Colleges and in Puerto Rico.

Mader EM, Rodríguez JE, Campbell KM, Smilnak T, Bazemore AW, Petterson S, Morley CP

Medical education online.. 2016 21 :29535. Epub 03/09/2016.

The social mission in medical school mission statements: associations with graduate outcomes.

Morley CP, Mader EM, Smilnak T, Bazemore A, Petterson S, Rodriguez JE, Campbell KM

Family medicine.. 2015 June 47 (6):427-34. Epub 1900 01 01.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.7

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.7

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.8

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.8

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.7

Patient Comments

5.0

I am very used to a female doctor and was shaken when a male doctor entered. He was a very caring person, understood my jitters, calmed them, provided care in the most gentle way I have experienced. A wonderful, informed doctor. I hope, since you sent me this survey, that you have a records of the doctor who attended me. A healer!

Jan 19, 2025

5.0

I have had Dr. Smilnak for many years. And I am treated with kindness , Respect . And professionalism.

Jan 14, 2025

5.0

My doctor showed great concern for my health and formulated a plan to help me improve my health.

Jan 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Smilnak is awesome, professional, kind and caring.

Dec 21, 2024

5.0

Dr Smilnak is one of, of not the most compassionate person I've ever met

Dec 13, 2024

5.0

Our doctor (Smilnak) went out of his way to provide suggestions and guidance for getting through my daughter's wedding while dealing with serious lung issues. I/we are very grateful for his help.

Dec 04, 2024

3.6

Doctor was polite, had a sense of humor. [...]

Oct 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Smilnak actively listens to patients. He has a caring demeanor, makes a patient feel like they matter and provides excellent insight into a patient's issues.

Oct 16, 2024

5.0

I appreciate that when I decide not to follow proposed treatment (ie. Flu shot), my doctor respects my decision, although he may not agree. This has not always been the case with other doctors I've had in the past.

Oct 05, 2024

3.6

Dr seemed overloaded? Nice guy

Aug 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Smilnak takes the time to listen and understand my perspective with empathy toward finding a comfortable solution to my issues. I never feel ruched. He always responds to any MyChart messages promptly. He is personable, approachable, professional, and an excellent physician.

Jul 20, 2024

5.0

Because I had Tom Campbell as my PCP for 35+ years, I was concerned about losing him. However, having had Tim Smilnak for a few years, I am very satisfied with his care.

May 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Smilnak was excellent. I wish to stay as his patient. He treated me wonderfully.

May 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Smilnak is one of the best doctors I've ever had.

Apr 25, 2024

5.0

I really like Dr. Smilnak.

Mar 21, 2024

5.0

Awesome experience for me

Mar 15, 2024

5.0

Dr Tim Smilnak is, by far, the best doctor I have seen in years. He is truly concerned about his patient's well being. He always takes the time to be sure all my questions and concerns have been addressed every time I see him. He is very knowledgeable about any question I have ever had and his explanations are crystal clear.I feel extremely fortunate to be his patient. I trust his thoughts on and decisions about my healthcare without hesitation. He is an excellent doctor!

Feb 21, 2024

5.0

Dr Smilnak is one of a kind! He is extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful, relaxed and never makes you feel rushed. I am so thankful for the way he listens so intently to my thoughts on my health. I feel very involved and comfortable with the decisions that need to be made. This Is one of the most Important things to me. If I have doubts about anything, he gives me time to consider my options and then get back to him. His communication skills are excellent, whether in person or through email. I have had only one other doctor like him during my last 50 years. I trust him implicitly and feel very fortunate to have found him for my PCP.

Dec 20, 2023

5.0

Outstanding individual "One of the best I have ever had"!!

Nov 21, 2023

2.6

Don't like being side-tracked when I ask about test results especially "every things fine"?

Nov 21, 2023

5.0

Long time [...] patient, over 40 years, Dr Smilnak is new to me because Dr. Devine left. Dr. Smilnak has been friendly, kind, professional, thorough. Does not appear rushed and gives me time to express my concerns.

Oct 28, 2023