About
David A. Smiley, MD, FACP, earned his undergraduate degree Magna Cum Laude from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He went on to receive his MD from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed his internship and residency training through Northwestern University at Evanston Hospital. He has practiced in Highland Park and Lake Forest since 2006.
Dr. Smiley holds board certification in Internal Medicine and earned Fellowship in the American College of Physicians for his commitment to high-quality care. He serves as a Senior Clinician Educator at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and as a Health System Clinician at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine. He led the Department of Medicine at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital as Vice-Chief from 2012 to 2016, then as Chief of Medicine from 2016 to 2021. Outside the office, he enjoys time with his wife and three children, including walks and bike rides.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, undergraduate degree, Magna Cum Laude
Medical School
Medical College of Wisconsin, MD
Residency
Internship and residency through Northwestern University at Evanston Hospital
Additional Training
Senior Clinician Educator, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine; Health System Clinician, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Certifications
Who is Dr. Smiley right for?
Dr. Smiley is well suited for adults seeking a deeply experienced internist with strong institutional ties. Patients managing complex or chronic conditions benefit from his background leading a hospital medicine department. His faculty roles at University of Chicago and Northwestern reflect a commitment to rigorous, evidence-based care. Adults on the North Shore who want direct access to a physician with deep specialist networks will find a strong match here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Smiley specializes in internal medicine for adults. He focuses on comprehensive primary care, chronic disease management, and coordinating care among specialists. His background includes leadership roles in hospital medicine and active faculty appointments at two major academic medical institutions.
Yes, Dr. Smiley holds board certification in Internal Medicine. He also earned Fellowship in the American College of Physicians, a distinction recognizing his commitment to high-quality internal medicine care.
Dr. Smiley completed his undergraduate degree Magna Cum Laude at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He earned his MD from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He then completed his internship and residency through Northwestern University at Evanston Hospital.
Yes. Dr. Smiley serves as a Senior Clinician Educator at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He also holds an appointment as a Health System Clinician at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine.
Dr. Smiley led the Department of Medicine at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital as Vice-Chief from 2012 to 2016. He then served as Chief of Medicine from 2016 to 2021. That experience gives him deep familiarity with hospital systems and specialist networks on the North Shore.
Dr. Smiley has practiced in Highland Park and Lake Forest since 2006. He has spent nearly two decades building relationships with patients and specialists throughout the North Shore community.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026