Allison Smego,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
Dr. Smego is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of Utah. She earned her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine. She completed residency training in Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University and her Pediatric Endocrinology fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Smego is board certified in General Pediatrics an board certified in subspecialty of Pediatric Endocrinology.
Clinical Locations
801-213-3599
Fax: (801) 587-7539
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Pediatrics
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Pediatric Endocrinology |
| Board Certification | American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics) American Board of Pediatrics (Sub: Pediatric Endocrinology) National Board of Medical Examiners |
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
4.7/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.6/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.2/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.6/ 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
December 02, 2020
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S OUTPATIENT SERVICES
Dr. Smego was very thorough in her questions. She was not rushed and took time to hear everything that might be relevant to [NAME REMOVED]'s case. She clearly explained why he didn't need to be seen for another year. I felt like she took plenty of time, understood all concerns, and made a clear plan of tracking his growth through childhood.
Dr. Smego is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of Utah. She earned her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine. She completed residency training in Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University and her Pediatric Endocrinology fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Smego is board certified in General Pediatrics an board certified in subspecialty of Pediatric Endocrinology.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Pediatrics
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Pediatric Endocrinology |
| Board Certification | American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics) American Board of Pediatrics (Sub: Pediatric Endocrinology) National Board of Medical Examiners |
Education History
| Fellowship | Department of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Pediatrics Endocrinology Chief Fellow, 2016 |
| Fellowship | Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow, 2016 |
| Residency | Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt Pediatrics Resident, 2013 |
| Professional Medical | University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Medicine M.D., 2010 |
| Undergraduate | University of Notre Dame Psychology & Pre-Medical Studies B.A., 2006 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Lawson S, Redel JM, Smego A, Gulla M, Schoettker PJ, Jolly M, Mostajabi F, Hornung L (2020). Assessment of a Day Hospital Management Program for Children With Type 1 Diabetes. JAMA Netw Open, 3(3), e200347.
- Smego A, Lawson S, Courter JD, Warden D, Corathers S (2018). Decreasing the Time to Insulin Administration for Hospitalized Patients With Cystic Fibrosis-Related Diabetes. Hosp Pediatr, 8(5), 288-292.
- Smego A, Woo JG, Klein J, Suh C, Bansal D, Bliss S, Daniels SR, Bolling C, Crimmins NA (2017). High Body Mass Index in Infancy May Predict Severe Obesity in Early Childhood. J Pediatr, 183, 87-93.e1.
- Smego AR, Backeljauw P, Gutmark-Little I (2016). Buccally Administered Intranasal Desmopressin Acetate for the Treatment of Neurogenic Diabetes Insipidus in Infancy. J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 101(5), 2084-8.
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Brianne M Galbraith, David Jackson, Mary Murray, Jeff Schunk, Jane Sims, Janet Sirstins, Allison Smego (2021). Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes. Care Process Model. Intermountain Healthcare. [Web].
- Brianne M Galbraith, David Jackson, Mary Murray, Jeff Schunk, Jane Sims, Janet Sirstins, Allison Smego (2021). Management and Treatment of Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes. Care Process Model. Intermountain Healthcare. [Web].
- Goldman-Luthy, J and Smego, A (2019). Puberty and Pubertal Variations. Common Issues for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs. Medical Home Portal [Web]. Medical Home Portal.
- Allison Smego (2019). Diabetes Mellitus Patient Care PCH Surgical Services Guideline [Web]. Intermountain Healthcare.