Elizabeth R. Smith
( out of 72 reviews )

Elizabeth R. Smith, MD

Languages spoken: English, Spanish, French

Clinical Locations

University Pediatric Clinic

University Pediatric Clinic
Salt Lake City
801-581-2205
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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 community practice to spend all of her time in the School of Medicine. She is currently as Associate Professor in the Division of General Pediatrics. She has a faculty practice at University Pediatric Clinic and precepts medical students and residents in clinic.


    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. She is a Core Clinical Content Director for the Pediatrics Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship. She is also the Medical Director of the University Pediatric Clinic and the Interim Medical Director for Sugar House Clinic Pediatrics.

    Her clinical interests include well child care, adolescent health care, educating families and maximizing mental health care in the primary care setting. She assisted with the transition of the Division of General Pediatrics to the EpicCare electronic medical record in 2011. She continues to work with the EpicCare team to develop templates and complete quality improvement within the EMR.

    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 72 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    June 06, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr. Smith is, without question, the very best pediatrician we could ask for. She treats each visit like it's the most important part of her day. You never feel rushed ' she listens closely, answers every question (even the ones you forget to ask until later), and truly partners with you in your child's care. Her compassion, attentiveness, and expertise are unmatched. She is the most responsive to her MyChart messages and it means A LOT!

    April 25, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr. Smith is patient, kind, intelligent, and intuitive to my children's need. She's nothing short of amazing.

    April 11, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr. Smith always makes the well child visit a positive experience. She is both intelligent and thoughtful, which is the best combination in a pediatrician.

    February 20, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr. Smith is the best pediatrician ever! We are so grateful to have her. Her whole team is outstanding and we feel so cared for by every single person we interact with in the clinic.

    February 04, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr. Smith is the best of the best. The time and consideration she gives to her patients is incredible.

    January 16, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr. Smith is incredible! Went above and beyond to fit my daughter in. So patient, respectful, and comprehensive.

    January 14, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    She was awesome at answering our questions and made sure we understood things she said. She also had obviously looked at my baby's records before entering the room, which we really appreciated!

    December 20, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Practices evidence based medicine, very comprehensive new patient evaluation.

    December 19, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Smith is as good as they get. Truly a wonderful pediatrician to my 2 teenage boys. Incredibly professional but still incredibly easy to talk to. I kept thinking my boys would want to switch to a male doctor at some point but my 16 and 18 yo boys are incredibly comfortable with her.

  • 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 community practice to spend all of her time in the School of Medicine. She is currently as Associate Professor in the Division of General Pediatrics. She has a faculty practice at University Pediatric Clinic and precepts medical students and residents in clinic.


    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. She is a Core Clinical Content Director for the Pediatrics Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship. She is also the Medical Director of the University Pediatric Clinic and the Interim Medical Director for Sugar House Clinic Pediatrics.

    Her clinical interests include well child care, adolescent health care, educating families and maximizing mental health care in the primary care setting. She assisted with the transition of the Division of General Pediatrics to the EpicCare electronic medical record in 2011. She continues to work with the EpicCare team to develop templates and complete quality improvement within the EMR.

    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 -Associate Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions General Pediatrics
    Board Certification
    American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)

    Education history

    Chief Resident Pediatrics - University of Utah School of Medicine Chief Resident
    Residency Pediatrics - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Pediatrics - University of Utah School of Medicine Intern
    Professional Medical 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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