Elizabeth R. Smith
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Elizabeth R. Smith, MD

Languages spoken: English, Spanish, French

Clinical Locations

University of Utah Hospital

University Pediatric Clinic
Salt Lake City
801-581-2205

  • Dr. Smith’s commitment to education started during her residency, which she completed at the University of Utah Affiliated Clinics in 2004. She stayed on as a chief resident for the academic year of 2004-2005. During that year, she was responsible for three times weekly morning report conferences and monthly Morbidity and Mortality conferences with the other chief resident.


    Dr. Smith then spent 6 years (2005-2011) in a university-based outpatient clinic where she was the only pediatrician. She served as a preceptor for family medicine residents, medical students and physician assistant students. She was also an ongoing community preceptor for pediatric residents at the University of Utah during their continuity clinic experience – precepting a total of four residents in five years.


    In 2010, Dr. Smith returned to the University of Utah part-time as adjunct faculty in the University Pediatrics clinic where her main responsibility was teaching third-year medical students and interns. In 2011, she left the community practice to spend all of her time in the School of Medicine. With this move came the change from adjunct professor to assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics. She has a private practice and spends the rest of her time precepting students in the same-day clinic and residents in their longitudinal outpatient experience (continuity clinic) at University Pediatric Clinic (Clinic 6).


    Her non-clinical responsibilities involve being a part of the Student Educational Enterprise – a group responsible for changes in the third year medical student curriculum. Along with members of the Division of Inpatient Medicine, she is responsible for the weekly medical student didactics.

    Her clinical interests include well child care, adolescent health care, educating families and maximizing mental health care in the primary care setting. She has assisted with the transition of the Division of General Pediatrics to the EpicCare electronic medical record. She continues to work with the EpicCare team to develop templates and complete quality improvement within the EMR.

    Her academic interests are primarily in medical student and resident education and works with the third year medical student clerkship teaching outpatient pediatric topics.

    Dr. Smith’s outside hobbies include running, reading, cooking, and spending time with her family. Dr. Smith speaks some medical Spanish and some French.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 50 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    February 15, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I love how Dr Smith speaks directly to my child about her health and well-being.

    January 21, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    The best pediatrician we¿ve ever seen. She makes sure to speak directly to our kids and listens to their concerns. Answers there questions directly, in a way they can understand.

    January 21, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    She is so kind and caring! She takes time to explain things to our kids and ask for their input in their care plan. She knows them well and remembers things that are important to them.

    January 06, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Smith is an amazing pediatrician! We are so grateful for her care.

    January 04, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Smith is great and always makes sure to ask if we have questions or concerns. It was great to go over information and recommendations for our kiddo. Her bedside manner is great.

    January 02, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Really appreciated the care we got from Dr. Smith when we brought our 6 month old in for difficulty breathing. She was calm, patient and kind. She validated our concerns and gave clear instructions for follow-up care.

    November 29, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Smith has made such a positive impact. It is apparent that she cares a great deal about her patients. My life and mental health have improved significantly thanks to her compassion and expertise.

    October 12, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    She is a great doctor.

    October 01, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Smith is very knowledgeable and someone I trust when it comes to my kid¿s health. She always listens closely and follows through with any concerns I have. My kids are shy, but feel very at ease with Dr. Smith.

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  • Dr. Smith’s commitment to education started during her residency, which she completed at the University of Utah Affiliated Clinics in 2004. She stayed on as a chief resident for the academic year of 2004-2005. During that year, she was responsible for three times weekly morning report conferences and monthly Morbidity and Mortality conferences with the other chief resident.


    Dr. Smith then spent 6 years (2005-2011) in a university-based outpatient clinic where she was the only pediatrician. She served as a preceptor for family medicine residents, medical students and physician assistant students. She was also an ongoing community preceptor for pediatric residents at the University of Utah during their continuity clinic experience – precepting a total of four residents in five years.


    In 2010, Dr. Smith returned to the University of Utah part-time as adjunct faculty in the University Pediatrics clinic where her main responsibility was teaching third-year medical students and interns. In 2011, she left the community practice to spend all of her time in the School of Medicine. With this move came the change from adjunct professor to assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics. She has a private practice and spends the rest of her time precepting students in the same-day clinic and residents in their longitudinal outpatient experience (continuity clinic) at University Pediatric Clinic (Clinic 6).


    Her non-clinical responsibilities involve being a part of the Student Educational Enterprise – a group responsible for changes in the third year medical student curriculum. Along with members of the Division of Inpatient Medicine, she is responsible for the weekly medical student didactics.

    Her clinical interests include well child care, adolescent health care, educating families and maximizing mental health care in the primary care setting. She has assisted with the transition of the Division of General Pediatrics to the EpicCare electronic medical record. She continues to work with the EpicCare team to develop templates and complete quality improvement within the EMR.

    Her academic interests are primarily in medical student and resident education and works with the third year medical student clerkship teaching outpatient pediatric topics.

    Dr. Smith’s outside hobbies include running, reading, cooking, and spending time with her family. Dr. Smith speaks some medical Spanish and some French.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Pediatrics -Primary
    Academic Divisions General Pediatrics
    Board Certification
    American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)

    Education history

    Chief Resident Pediatrics - University of Utah School of Medicine Chief Resident
    Pediatrics - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Pediatrics - University of Utah School of Medicine Intern
    Medicine - University of North Carolina M.D.
    Undergraduate Biology - Emory University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Stipelman CH, Stoddard GJ, Smith ER, Bell JJ, Sivaloganathan V, Liu D, Goldman-Luthy JA, Nguyen QT, Rivero A, Burgi JR, Young PC (2019). Quality Improvement Intervention for Universal Lipid Screening in Children Aged 9 to 11 Years. Clin Pediatr (Phila), 58(14), 1528-1533. (Read full article)
    2. Stipelman CH, Stoddard G, Bata K, Muniyappa B, Trepman E, Smith E (2019). Home Gun Safety Queries in Well-Child Visits. JAMA Pediatr, 173(12), 1205-1208. (Read full article)
    3. Stipelman CH, Smith ER, Diaz-Ochu M, Spackman J, Stoddard G, Kawamoto K, Shakib JH (2019). Early-Onset Sepsis Risk Calculator Integration Into an Electronic Health Record in the Nursery. Pediatrics, 144(2). (Read full article)
    4. Shakib J, Buchi K, Smith E, Young PC (2014). Management of newborns born to mothers with chorioamnionitis: is it time for a kinder, gentler approach? Acad Pediatr, 15(3), 340-4. (Read full article)
    5. Shakib J, Buchi K, Smith E, Korgenski K, Young PC (2015). Timing of initial well-child visit and readmissions of newborns. Pediatrics, 135(3), 469-74. (Read full article)

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