Lancer Smith, MS, is a health physicist and the founder of Heartland Physics, a medical and health physics consulting company based in Alabama. He also serves as the Health Physics Lead at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), overseeing radiation safety for a wide range of clinical and research applications. With a master’s degree in health physics, Lancer specializes in radiation shielding design, equipment performance testing, and regulatory compliance for diagnostic imaging systems using X-rays, including fluoroscopy.

In his institutional role and private practice, Lancer is passionate about helping facilities optimize radiation safety programs while maintaining clinical efficiency. His work frequently involves evaluating radiation safety policies and procedures and educating healthcare providers on radiation exposure reduction strategies.

Lancer’s dual perspective—working within large healthcare systems and independently with private practices—gives him unique insight into the practical implementation of radiation safety protocols across diverse clinical settings. He believes that real-time dosimetry is critical for cultivating a culture of safety in fluoroscopy and improving occupational dose awareness for physicians and staff.