Marcela C. Smid,
MD, MS, MA
Languages Spoken: Czech, English, Spanish
Marcela C. Smid, M.D. M.A. M.S., is an Assistant Professor in the division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. She cares for women with pregnancies complicated by a variety of maternal and fetal conditions. Dr. Smid’s research interests include substance abuse, opioid epidemic, the global maternal obesity epidemic, pregnancy after bariatric surgery, evidence-based care during cesarean delivery and care for women in underserved populations. She speaks Spanish and enjoys working with Spanish-speaking women.
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Obstetrics/Gynecology
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) Psychiatry - Adjunct Assistant Professor Psychology - Adjunct Assistant Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Adult Psychiatry Maternal-Fetal Medicine |
| Board Certification | American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Sub: Maternal-Fetal Medicine) American Board of Preventive Medicine (Addiction Medicine) |
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
4.5/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.5/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.6/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.0/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.5/ 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
January 07, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Smid was very knowledgeable and kind. She asked me if I had questions several times throughout my visit. She made sure to answer my questions thoroughly and helped me feel more at ease
UofU Patient
January 07, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Smid was so considerate of our situation and kindly answered so many questions my husband and I had for her!
UofU Patient
September 10, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
One of the best
UofU Patient
August 07, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Smid answered all my questions and had the best bedside manner, albeit over telemedicine as I am in a different state. She was amazing and I would want her as my mfm doctor.
UofU Patient
January 28, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Smid is very understanding and informative.
UofU Patient
July 31, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
good
Marcela C. Smid, M.D. M.A. M.S., is an Assistant Professor in the division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. She cares for women with pregnancies complicated by a variety of maternal and fetal conditions. Dr. Smid’s research interests include substance abuse, opioid epidemic, the global maternal obesity epidemic, pregnancy after bariatric surgery, evidence-based care during cesarean delivery and care for women in underserved populations. She speaks Spanish and enjoys working with Spanish-speaking women.
Academic Locations
School of Medicine
801-581-8425
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Obstetrics/Gynecology
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) Psychiatry - Adjunct Assistant Professor Psychology - Adjunct Assistant Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Adult Psychiatry Maternal-Fetal Medicine |
| Board Certification | American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Sub: Maternal-Fetal Medicine) American Board of Preventive Medicine (Addiction Medicine) |
Education History
| Fellowship | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow, 2016 |
| Chief Resident | University of Chicago Medical Center Obstetrics and Gynecology Academic Chief Resident, 2013 |
| Residency | University of Chicago Medical Center Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident, 2012 |
| Internship | University of Chicago Medical Center Obstetrics and Gynecology Intern, 2010 |
| Professional Medical | University of California, San Francisco/University of California, Berkeley Joint Medical Program M.D., 2009 |
| Graduate Training | University of California, Berkeley Health and Medical Sciences M.S., 2006 |
| Graduate Training | Case Western Reserve University Medical Anthropology, Concentration: International Health M.A., 2003 |
| Undergraduate | Case Western Reserve University Major: Medical Anthropology; Minors: Chemistry, Art History B.A., 2003 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Charron E, Baylis JD, Archer S, Garets M, Bryan MA, Foringer J, Kelley AT, Smid MC, Cochran G (2022). Attitudes, Self-Efficacy, and Practices Related to Opioid Risk Assessment and Mitigation: A Comparison of Health Care Professionals in Rural Communities. Subst Abus. (In Press). J Subst Abuse.
- Smid MC, Terplan M (In Press). What Obstetrician-Gynecologists Should Know About Substance Use Disorders in the Perinatal Period. Obstet Gynecol. 2022 Feb 1;139(2):317-337. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000004657. PMID: 34991147. Obstet Gynecol.
- Kelley AT, Smid MC, Baylis JD, Charron E, Begaye LJ, Binns-Calvey A, Archer S, Weiner S, Pettey W, Cochran G (In Press). Treatment access for opioid use disorder in pregnancy among rural and American Indian communities. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2022 May;136:108685. doi: 10.1016/j.jsat.2021.108685. Epub 2021 Dec 13. PMID: 34953636. J Subst Abuse Treat, 136, 108685.
- Debbink MP, Metz TD, Nelson RE, Janes SE, Kroes A, Begaye LJ, Heuser CC, Smid MC, Silver RM, Varner MW, Einerson BD (2021). Directly Measured Costs of Severe Maternal Morbidity Events during Delivery Admission Compared with Uncomplicated Deliveries. American Journal of Perinatology. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1740237 PMID: 34856617. Am J Perinatol.
- Cleary EM, Smid MC, Bokat C, Costantine MM, Rood KM (2021). Indicated Opioids in Pregnancy: Guidance on Providing Comprehensive Care. American Journal of Perinatology. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1739427 PMID: 34768306. Am J Perinatol.
- Dude AM, Smid MC, Branch DW, West J, Meeks H, Yu Z, Fraser A, Smith K, Reddy D (2021). Interpregnancy Body Mass Index Change and Offspring Mortality Risk following the Second Pregnancy. American Journal of Perinatology. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1727230 PMID: 33878768 . Am J Perinatol.
- Reese SE, Riquino MR, Molloy J, Nguyen V, Smid MC, Tenort B, Gezinski LB (2020). Experiences of Nursing Professionals Working With Women Diagnosed With Opioid Use Disorder and Their Newborns: Burnout and the Need for Support. Advances in Neonatal Care, 21(1), 32–40. https://doi.org/10.1097/anc.0000000000000816 PMID: 33055519. Adv Neonatal Care, 21(1), 32-40.
- Cassimatis IR, Battarbee AN, Allshouse AA, Badreldin N, Vranes CM, Oler AM, Smid MC (2020). Neonatal outcomes associated with late preterm betamethasone administration in women with pregestational diabetes. Pediatrics & Neonatology, 61(6), 645–646. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedneo.2020.07.002 PMID: 32763054. Pediatr Neonatol, 61(6), 645-646.
- DAlton ME, Rood KM, Smid MC, Simhan HN, Skupski DW, Subramaniam A, Gibson KS, Rosen T, Clark SM, Dudley D, Iqbal SN, Paglia MJ, Duzyj CM, Chien EK, Gibbins KJ, Wine KD, Bentum NAA, Kominiarek MA, Tuuli MG, Goffman D (2020). Intrauterine Vacuum-Induced Hemorrhage-Control Device for Rapid Treatment of Postpartum Hemorrhage. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 136(5), 882–891. https://doi.org/10.1097/aog.0000000000004138 PMID: 32909970 . Obstet Gynecol, 136(5), 882-891.
- Smid MC, Schauberger CW, Terplan M, Wright TE (2020). Early lessons from maternal mortality review committees on drug-related deaths-time for obstetrical providers to take the lead in addressing addiction. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM, 2(4). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajogmf.2020.100177 PMID: 33345905. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM, 2(4), 100177.
- Metz TD, Allshouse AA, Pinar H, Varner M, Smid MC, Hogue C, Dudley DJ, Bukowski R, Saade GR, Goldenberg RL, Reddy U, Silver RM (2020). Maternal Marijuana Exposure, Feto-Placental Weight Ratio, and Placental Histology. American Journal of Perinatology. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0040-1717092 PMID: 32971561 . Am J Perinatol.
- Cochran G, Smid MC, Krans EE, Bryan MA, Gordon AJ, Lundahl B, Silipigni J, Haaland B, Tarter R (2019). A pilot multisite study of patient navigation for pregnant women with opioid use disorder. Contemp Clin Trials. 87:105888. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2019.105888. Epub 2019 Nov 12. PMID:31731006. Contemp Clin Trials, 87, 105888.
- Smid MC (2019). Marijuana use among young pregnant women: more common and more harmful than we think. BJOG: an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology, 126(12), 1498. https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.15919 PMID: 31454457. BJOG, 126(12), 1498.
- Smid MC, Stone NM, Baksh L, Debbink MP, Einerson BD, Varner MW, Gordon AJ, Clark EAS (2020). Pregnancy-Associated Death in Utah: Contribution of Drug-Induced Deaths. Obstetrics and gynecology, 133(6), 1131–1140. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000003279 PMID: 31135726 . Obstet Gynecol, 133(6), 1131-1140.
- Dotters-Katz SK, Smid MC, Tinkham S, Chuang A (2019). Impact of Preclinical Labor and Delivery Shadowing on Student Perceptions of Obstetrics and Gynecology as a Specialty and Possible Career: A Prospective Cohort. AJP Reports. DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1695747. AJP Rep, 9(4), e361-e365.
Editorial
Other
- Scharfstein DO, Nabi R, Kennedy EH, Huang M, Bonvini M, Smid MC (2021). Semiparametric Sensitivity Analysis: Unmeasured Confounding In Observational Studies.