Elizabeth R. Smith,
MD
Languages Spoken: English, French, Spanish
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.
Clinical Locations
Pediatrics, Area F
801-581-2205
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Pediatrics
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | General Pediatrics |
| Board Certification | American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics) |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.9/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.9/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.6/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.9/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
August 13, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
We love Dr. Smith! Her expertise and care for my boys has always been exceptional.
UofU Patient
August 11, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Smith is a great pediatrician. She is caring and smart and asks good questions. She is a really good listener.
UofU Patient
June 23, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Smith is the very best. She is caring, thorough, knowledgeable, and always remembers our family. She goes above and beyond every time. We appreciate her so much!
UofU Patient
June 15, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Elizabeth Smith provides excellent care and took the time to explain things to us and go over every question we had. Since this is our first child, we were so grateful for her time and attentiveness.
UofU Patient
June 04, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
she is the best!!
UofU Patient
June 01, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Smith did a great job of talking directly to our 4 year old daughter. I let her answer the questions as best she could as this was her appointment. I loved to see the interaction between _____ and Dr. Smith.
UofU Patient
February 10, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Smith is the best!
UofU Patient
January 07, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Smith is a great and caring doctor
UofU Patient
December 27, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
great
UofU Patient
October 27, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Smith as always, was thorough, informative, patient with my child and a superb physician.
UofU Patient
October 14, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
thanks dr Smith is an exceptional provider
UofU Patient
August 20, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Smith gave us good ideas about moving forward with my son going to school and making sure he is comfortable and to talk to her when certain things possibly occur. I really appreciated that she told him everything she was doing before she did it, especially looking at his penis and bum, she waited until she had his permission and I told him it was okay. That is spot on with what I have been teaching him with safe touch, and I loved her caution and care. She is so great and remembers us and our kids and I really enjoy her and her care.
UofU Patient
July 27, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
contradicted advice from appointment four days earlier without good explanation.
UofU Patient
July 09, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
We love Dr. Smith. She is good with my kids, easy to talk to and never rushes me through my questions. I always appreciate her advice and she is very responsive by myChart. She is an excellent doctor.
UofU Patient
July 05, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
love Dr. smith. she is very kind and talks with the kids and involves them. she give great advice. we love seeing her
UofU Patient
June 17, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Smith is an amazing pediatrician. She always takes time to explain things well and NEVER makes us feel rushed.
UofU Patient
June 10, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Smith is great-focuses where it's important and is efficient. kind and friendly.
UofU Patient
June 08, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
She is Great!
UofU Patient
June 07, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Lactation care was extremely complete and helpful!
UofU Patient
June 04, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
We couldn't be more impressed with Dr. Smith's knowledgable, caring approach. It was our son's first time seeing Dr. Smith, after switching from a different pediatrician, and she was thoroughly prepared - reading his record in detail and ordering a test he needed before the appointment. We were also impressed and relieved by the attention and call to action that she paid to a medical issue that our son has struggled with for several years now. We feel that we are in very good hands with Dr. Smith!
UofU Patient
May 29, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
She's the best!!!!
UofU Patient
May 28, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
My son saw Dr. Smith. She was kind, and took considerable time with us to hear about our son's history and the issues we had been having.
UofU Patient
May 06, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Smith has always been a fantastic pediatrician for both of our kids. We can't say enough good things about her!
UofU Patient
April 15, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
We had brought up at several previous visits as well as messages on my hart that Philip literally cannot take medicine aka Tylenol/ibuprofen and either closes his mouth so hard that we can't get it in or gags to the point of projectile vomiting if he does get any in his mouth. We've been told previously when asked if someone at the office could show us how to administer it because maybe we were doing it wrong, to "look it up on YouTube". Other times, the answers were basically that we weren't doing it right. Dr. Smith was the first person to really listen to us and understand that we truly can't give Philip meds by mouth and how big of an issue it is when he has very high fevers (over 103.5 at one point this winter) etc. She finally gave us a true solution (rectally administered Tylenol) and that meant so much. Being told by a healthcare provider to "look it up on youtube" when I'm trying to learn as a parent how to help my child and being proactive by asking someone to show us, was such a huge slap in the face and insult to my intelligence. So thank you Dr. Smith for problem solving and finding a solution for us!
UofU Patient
April 14, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Smith is wonderful: thorough, up-to-date, kind, great with my kids and always strives to make herself available.
UofU Patient
April 10, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Smith did an excellent job of making my daughter feel comfortable with the health questions and the exam. She interacted directly with my daughter and then told her when she was going to ask me some questions as well. My daughter had a health issue she was concerned about and Dr. Smith helped her feel comfortable that this was manageable and not something to be embarrassed about. Dr. Smith is a great doctor!
UofU Patient
April 03, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Smith is an angel in our family!!! We love her and would recommend her forever!!
UofU Patient
March 26, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Smith is amazing - we love her!
UofU Patient
January 21, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Smith is always very insightful.
UofU Patient
January 02, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Smith is fantastic. She has seen both of our kids since they were born, and she provides excellent care. She is always friendly, caring, and answers all of our questions thoroughly. As a result, my 4 year old actually loves going to the doctor!
UofU Patient
November 06, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
We have never had a better doctor than Dr Smith. She takes her time with us. She cares. She is so knowledgeable. She is forgiving. She is the best best best best doctor and we are so grateful she is ours!
UofU Patient
October 16, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Elizabeth is a kind and thoughtful doctor. My child trusts her which is very important.
UofU Patient
September 29, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
We love Dr Smith. We always feel like our questions are answered carefully and honestly. Dr Smith doesn't rush us through appointments; we feel she is respectful of us as parents and includes us in the care plan. I can't say enough good things about her.
UofU Patient
September 24, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Smith was terrific. She listened to my concerns and thoroughly examined my son.
UofU Patient
June 29, 2018
We love Dr. Smith! She has been my son's pediatrician for 12 years. We drive an hour just to see her.
UofU Patient
June 24, 2018
Dr. Smith is very caring and concerned. I like that she engages my children when she sees them. She always makes sure they understand what is going on so they feel safe.
UofU Patient
June 24, 2018
Dr. Smith is an excellent pediatrician. we feel lucky to have such a great doctor.
UofU Patient
May 25, 2018
we have seen several providers since our baby's birth, and every single one, as well as the nurses and MA's, have been so kind and informative, we have been extremely pleased with our experiences here
UofU Patient
May 07, 2018
We loved the time and fun we had with our 3 year old! Dr. Smith is the absolute best.
UofU Patient
April 23, 2018
Dr. Smith is a wonderful pediatrician.
UofU Patient
March 27, 2018
She is awesome
UofU Patient
February 26, 2018
We love Dr. Smith!
UofU Patient
February 13, 2018
Dr. Smith is absolutely wonderful. She takes the time to listen to all my concerns no matter how many I have. She involves me in the decision making process and follows up on my chart after the visit. I could not ask for a better care provider or experience. I know my daughter is in the best hands with Dr. Smith and am so grateful for her care.
UofU Patient
January 13, 2018
Dr. Smith is always great to take her time with us, she never seems rushed. She is also very informative
UofU Patient
November 13, 2017
Dr. Smith is the best. We appreciate her care and how she allows my son (the patient) to be involved in his care and ask questions.
UofU Patient
October 27, 2017
Elizabeth is very good. Listens to all concerns.
UofU Patient
October 23, 2017
We LOVE Dr. Smith. Shep had many opportunities to get his flu shot but wanted to come to see Dr. Smith to get it :)
UofU Patient
October 22, 2017
We have always loved Dr Smith but for some reason on this visit she seemed even more engaging and helpful. Maybe it was just _____ age or her comfort with Dr Smith after so many visits. But I dare say ____ actually enjoyed the visit.
UofU Patient
October 21, 2017
Dr. Smith is an excellent teacher. Very helpful for new moms!
UofU Patient
September 14, 2017
We love doctor Smith so much. She is so compassionate and thorough. I feel so grateful I found a doctor for my babies that I really feel I trust and have a relationship with. She goes out of her way to make time for us, and always takes the time to address all my concerns. She's the best!
UofU Patient
August 29, 2017
Dr. Smith is absolutely exceptional. She takes the time to listen with great attention and develops a plan with the parent and that patient to address the patient's specific needs. I always appreciate how she educates us and puts everything in writing because as a parent of a young child it is difficult to always divide your attention to care for your child during the appointment and absorb the information provided. I am so grateful she is the doctor of my children. I have had another doctor in a different state and there is no comparison.
UofU Patient
August 09, 2017
Dr Smith is great with my kids and with me!
UofU Patient
April 06, 2017
Dr. Smith is the best. My kids never feel nervous when they come to see her and she is always open to discuss any concerns I have about my child's health.
UofU Patient
April 01, 2017
Dr. Smith is always very friendly. She is helpful and willing to answer all our questions and gives us a thorough update at our well checks.
UofU Patient
March 18, 2017
This was her calling. Dr. Smith TRULY cares for her patients.
UofU Patient
March 11, 2017
Dr Smith is the best
UofU Patient
March 07, 2017
Dr. Smith is an excellent physician.
UofU Patient
March 07, 2017
Dr. Smith is awesome, hilarious, and brilliant!
UofU Patient
March 06, 2017
We absolutely love Dr Smith! I always feel heard. I never feel rushed through my appointment or that we are brushed off or ignored. My overly anxious kids even like her and trust her. It's just a great fit for us all.
UofU Patient
February 07, 2017
We love Dr Smith! she is so respectful and really takes time to consider and answer any questions we might have. she is very good with kids, and treats them with respect also. We're so glad we found her.
UofU Patient
January 25, 2017
Dr. Smith is just the best ever! She is so great with our child and with us as parents. She has never made us feel stupid for the questions we ask, she very clearly explains things to us and is very patient. She is very friendly and we have the utmost confidence in the care she gives our child.
UofU Patient
January 10, 2017
I trust Dr. Smith completely.
UofU Patient
December 28, 2016
Dr. Smith is the best!
UofU Patient
December 21, 2016
Dr. Smith is great with all my kids. she always takes time and is never in a hurry. she talked right to my daughter and was great at explaining everything. we are so happy with the care Dr. Smith has given to us.
UofU Patient
November 17, 2016
Dr. smith and Marlee are our favorites! They are the best and most caring team!
UofU Patient
November 16, 2016
Dr. Elizabeth is wonderful! We feel so lucky to have her as our children's pediatrician!
UofU Patient
October 24, 2016
Dr. Smith has been so wonderful to work with! She is a great teacher! She is great about telling me what to watch for and expect in my baby until his next appt. We are so lucky to have her!
UofU Patient
September 24, 2016
we love Dr. Smith! She is always kind and caring. she is great with my girls and always asks if we have any specific questions.
UofU Patient
August 15, 2016
We love Dr. Smith! She is professional and down-to-earth. I can't believe she actually remembers us after seeing all the pts that she does!
UofU Patient
July 31, 2016
I felt like I was being interrogated over my two year old son's speech. She looked at his evaluation I filled out and said his score was 11 but he needed an 11 to pass. She treated me said this still wasn't good, he may likely be a delayed child and it was my fault. I know my son isn't delayed and I tried to explain to her my son's current communicative behavior. She also seemed confused and unsatisfied by my answers as they weren't in a way she would explain things. It Became very insulting to me.
UofU Patient
July 05, 2016
We love Dr. Smith! We drive from Tooele just to see her.
UofU Patient
June 05, 2016
Dr. Elizabeth Smith should right the book on how to be the best pediatrician for fellow pediatricians. She is so smart and concerned with each patient in a way that is above the care of any doctor you could ever visit.
UofU Patient
May 20, 2016
we could not love dr smith any more! we trust her immensely and appreciate how she works with us, as a team. can't say enough good things about her!
UofU Patient
May 15, 2016
So Appreciate
UofU Patient
April 05, 2016
Dr Smith is great. she is nice and informative. She always makes my kids feel comfortable and welcome. we enjoy seeing her.
UofU Patient
April 01, 2016
Dr. Smith is wonderful. I could tell it was a busy day, but she made sure I had no questions or concerns before leaving. She is very responsive and treats me and my daughter with such great care.
UofU Patient
March 27, 2016
We love Dr. Smith! She definitely shows that she cares about Eleanor not only at her appointments, but by sending and answering messages in MyChart.
UofU Patient
March 17, 2016
Dr. Smith takes care of both of my children. I have the utmost confidence in her decision making and abilities. She is very thorough and very good with my children. I feel fortunate to have her as our pediatrician.
UofU Patient
March 15, 2016
Excellent and compassionate care!
UofU Patient
February 19, 2016
We could not love Dr. Smith more. She's a fantastic Doctor.
UofU Patient
February 04, 2016
Dr. Smith is the greatest. I would follow her anywhere she went, should she ever leave. She has exceeded all of our expectations and consistently gives us incredible care when we see her.
UofU Patient
January 11, 2016
Dr. Smith is simply the best. She is very knowledgeable and is great with our children.
UofU Patient
December 13, 2015
We love coming to see Dr. Smith! She always listens to our concerns and validates our feelings. She is willing to do something about our daughter's symptoms and puts us at ease. She is easy to talk to and goes above and beyond to make sure our needs are met. We are so relieved when we can get into see her!
UofU Patient
November 18, 2015
Can't begin to explain how much we love Dr. Smith. She is thorough, patient, generous with her time, always has great ideas/tips.
UofU Patient
November 13, 2015
Dr Smith is wonderful. We recommend her to all our friends with kids.
UofU Patient
November 09, 2015
We couldn't ask for a better doctor than Dr. Smith. She is always so kind and good with my kiddos. She makes us feel like we are her only patients and her top priority. I have been beyond pleased with her as our family pediatrician.
UofU Patient
October 29, 2015
Dr. Smith is an outstanding physician.
UofU Patient
October 19, 2015
Dr. Smith is great-takes the time to know my son individually and teach us as a family.
UofU Patient
October 16, 2015
We love Dr. Smith. her advice is always spot on and I never feel rushed with my questions. She is great with our kids too. highly recommend her.
UofU Patient
October 06, 2015
Both the doctor and the medical student were wonderful.
UofU Patient
September 14, 2015
We chose Dr. Smith after Dr. Norlin retired and we love her!
UofU Patient
September 13, 2015
I came in late to the appointment- my husband was there for the entire visit- and Dr. Smith took the time to show me growth charts and review pertinent issues with me despite having to repeat herself. She is wonderful and we have loved having her as our provider
UofU Patient
August 12, 2015
Dr. Smith is absoluetly increadible with my son. I also really appreciate the time and consideration she takes in providing education to us as the parents. She truly understands that when you are in the office with a toddler you only hear about 25% of what is said. She makes excellent notes and clearly cares about your childs care and your ability as a parent to provide it. I am so grateful she is my son's physician.
UofU Patient
August 09, 2015
This was our first time seeing Dr. Smith and she was fabulous! Now that Dr. Norlin is retiring, we will definitely be switching our care to her.
UofU Patient
August 02, 2015
Dr. Smith is truly exceptional. She is smart, knowledgeable, personable and great with kids (and their parents).
UofU Patient
August 01, 2015
I feel so lucky to have Dr. Smith as our pediatrician. She is wonderful!
UofU Patient
July 18, 2015
dr smith is by far the greatest pediatrician we have ever seen. she always provides outstanding service.
UofU Patient
July 18, 2015
Dr. Smith is an excellent provider. She always has a genuine care for our care and opinion. She is very thorough and spends as much time with us as we want or need.
UofU Patient
July 17, 2015
I have the utmost trust in Dr. Smith. She is absolutely concerned not only in our care, but in our understanding and involvement. She is extremely knowledgeable and willing to share her time with us until we feel comfortable with the treatment plans.
UofU Patient
July 17, 2015
We love Dr. Smith; she is a great and personable doctor. She is kind to our infant daughter, in addition to being very knowledgeable and patient. We never feel rushed with her and she answers the many, many questions we ask her without judgement.
UofU Patient
July 13, 2015
Dr. Smith is awesome
UofU Patient
July 13, 2015
I love that Dr. Smith takes the time to answer all of my questions.
UofU Patient
July 10, 2015
Dr. Smith is an absolutely AMAZING! She takes time to actively listen, shows incredible compassion and connects to my child and makes me feel calm and confident, which is hard to do when youre a stressed mother. She always has time to educate and I really appreciate how she writes down a summary of each visit. I would recommend her to every one!
UofU Patient
June 18, 2015
We love Dr Smith. Given how demanding her schedule is, she always give her attention to us fully, takes her time to answer questions and concerns, and is very supportive of my parenting style. Worth the difficult time making appointments to see this above-and-beyond pediatrician.
UofU Patient
June 04, 2015
She always listens.. Hears me
UofU Patient
May 08, 2015
We love Dr. Smith. She is kind and very knowledgable. I also appreciate that she remembers the health history of my 6 month old daughter without always having to look at the computer for her notes. I am confident in her ability to care for my infant child.
UofU Patient
May 04, 2015
My son has been seeing Dr. Smith since he was born (almost 10 years)! He feels very comfortable with her and she explains things in a way he can understand.
UofU Patient
April 24, 2015
She was very informative and we felt listened to. She handled the medical student during our visit very well. Excellent doctor and teacher it seems.
UofU Patient
March 18, 2015
I couldn't love Dr. Smith any more without it getting weird. She has been amazing and has always exceeded my expectations. We could not be more satisfied with the care she provides.
UofU Patient
February 28, 2015
Dr. Smith is an amazing doc, she explains everything very clearly with tact
UofU Patient
January 20, 2015
Dr. Smith is amazing!
UofU Patient
January 08, 2015
Dr. Smith is the best!
UofU Patient
November 17, 2014
Dr. Smith is awesome. She is by far one of the best Physicians because she truly listens and offers great advice.
UofU Patient
November 07, 2014
we appreciate Dr. Smith's time and attention.
UofU Patient
November 07, 2014
I wish they had all of my daughter's vaccine information in the system and organized. It made the pediatrician look like she didn't know what she was doing. She had to leave and fix the problem in the system before she could tell me whether or not my kid needed another vaccine. You know I'm coming in because I have an appointment. Make sure my stuff is in order in your computers. We are redoing a series of vaccines and it would be good to know when the next one needs to be given. And they still haven't entered the flu vaccine from last year into the system.
UofU Patient
October 26, 2014
Always received the best services
UofU Patient
October 25, 2014
As his aunt I was mostly concerned with whether his mother would like Dr. Smith or not. She's explained to me how she's had many negative experiences with pediatricians in the past treating her like an unfit mother just because of her young age. She expressed nothing but praise for Dr. Smith and really felt like all her questions were answered and never looked down upon.
UofU Patient
October 21, 2014
Dr. Smith focuses on the child FIRST and engages my daughter with a positive distraction technique as to lessen the stress of being there
UofU Patient
October 03, 2014
Very thorough and informative. Kind and patient with my baby
UofU Patient
September 19, 2014
Love Dr. Smith. She is our favorite
UofU Patient
September 05, 2014
We love Dr. Smith, but I do NOT like how the clinic is run.
UofU Patient
August 09, 2014
We love Dr. Smith as our pediatrician! She's easy to talk to and very helpful when discussing "next steps" for my baby at each appointment. As a first-time mom, I appreciate all her help and insight over the past year.
UofU Patient
August 08, 2014
Dr. Smith is amazing. She always writes down any instructions so that we have something written to take home with us.
UofU Patient
June 16, 2014
Dr. Smith is AMAZING!
UofU Patient
June 04, 2014
Dr. Smith is an excellent pediatrician.
UofU Patient
May 31, 2014
I live Dr. Smith. She's very attentive and tailors her care to patient's personally history
UofU Patient
May 26, 2014
We love Dr. Smith!
UofU Patient
May 24, 2014
Dr. Smith is compassionate, educated and understanding!
UofU Patient
May 06, 2014
Our experiences have been much better when our appts are at the beginning of the day compared to the late afternoons. We get more time with the. and provider seems more interested.
UofU Patient
April 15, 2014
Dr. Smith is a great doctor.
UofU Patient
April 01, 2014
Very warm and friendly and understands parents. She is wiling to help and makes extra effort to make both parents and children happy and comfortable.
UofU Patient
March 31, 2014
We love Dr. Smith! We drive 45 minutes just to see her. It's worth the drive.
UofU Patient
March 31, 2014
Dr Smith is always kind and spends as much time as needed to answer all of my questions and never makes me feel like I am being rushed
UofU Patient
March 26, 2014
Good
UofU Patient
March 13, 2014
We have really enjoyed working with Dr. Smith. She never appears to be in a hurry to move on to her next patient. She always stays until all of our questions are answered. She calms a lot of our "new parent fears" and helps us understand things in our terms. We trust and really like Dr. Smith and have recommended her to friends and family.
UofU Patient
March 04, 2014
Dr. Smith always makes me feel better and well educated with any concern I present.
UofU Patient
February 07, 2014
I take my kids to Dr. Smith, even though she moved farther from our home, especially when I want the best advice/exam/experience. She never disappoints. She is our favorite doctor of all time!
UofU Patient
October 15, 2013
I feel that Dr. Smith is thorough in her physical exams and history taking and she seems unlikely to miss a developing problem. She answers my questions with patience. I would recommend her.
UofU Patient
October 12, 2013
I feel that my daughter's health is in great hands by coming to this clinic.
UofU Patient
August 26, 2013
I really like the way Dr.Smith explains everything and that even when I don't gave a question age mentions things that may become a question or concern. plus she is very down to earth and easy to talk to.
UofU Patient
June 26, 2013
The physician was wonderful.
UofU Patient
June 03, 2013
I really appreciate Elizabeth Smith and the time that she spends with us during the appointment. She shows concern for my son and is accessible outside of clinic hours through email. I also enjoyed the medical student. He was thorough and showed concern as well.
UofU Patient
May 13, 2013
Dr. Smith is an incredible physician. She has made the visits easy on not only myself, but also my baby girl. Thank you Dr. Smith!
UofU Patient
April 08, 2013
Dr. Smith is a great physician. I wish she had a clinic in South Jordan (would be much more convenient for us), but until that happens, we'll continue coming to the U because we really like trust her.
UofU Patient
March 04, 2013
Dr. Smith is amazing, she spent time with us to answer all questions and give education
UofU Patient
February 13, 2013
We are huge Dr. Smith fans.
UofU Patient
February 11, 2013
Dr Elizabeth Smith is an excellent Doctor, she goes above and beyond. My daughter and i think she is wonderful.
UofU Patient
February 05, 2013
We love dr. Smith!
UofU Patient
January 24, 2013
Dr. Elizabeth Smith is amazing! She is very knowledgeable, kind, and has an excellent bedside manner. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to other parents.
UofU Patient
November 19, 2012
Dr. Smith was covering for our normal physician as he was out of the country.
UofU Patient
October 26, 2012
Dr. Smith is the best pediatrician!
UofU Patient
October 16, 2012
Love how she knows the research and is up to date on current practice! Very patient friendly!
UofU Patient
August 06, 2012
Dr. Smith is great. I wish she held clinic at the SJHC -- closer to home. I will continue coming to the University as long as I am able to because I DO trust her.
UofU Patient
July 10, 2012
Thank you for not breathing down our necks about immunizations! We just want to wait, and with how much the vaccine companies pay to promote vaccines, it's refreshing to have a doctor who respects our right to say no.
UofU Patient
July 02, 2012
Very warm personality
UofU Patient
March 10, 2012
Very polite and patient
UofU Patient
January 14, 2012
Great
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.
Academic Locations
Williams Building
801-581-7877
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Pediatrics
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | General Pediatrics |
| Board Certification | American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics) |
Education History
| Chief Resident | University of Utah School of Medicine Pediatrics Chief Resident |
| Residency | University of Utah School of Medicine Pediatrics Resident |
| Internship | University of Utah School of Medicine Pediatrics Intern |
| Professional Medical | University of North Carolina Medicine M.D. |
| Undergraduate | Emory University Biology B.S. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- 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.
- Stipelman CH, Stoddard G, Bata K, Muniyappa B, Trepman E, Smith E (2019). Home Gun Safety Queries in Well-Child Visits. (Epub ahead of print) JAMA Pediatr.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.