Elizabeth R. Smith
( out of 64 reviews )

Elizabeth R. Smith, MD

Languages spoken: French, Spanish, English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

University Pediatric Clinic

University Pediatric Clinic
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
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 64 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    We LOVE Dr. Smith. She is always so good with our kids, and communicates with us to put us at ease.

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Smith is exceptional with my boys. She is also an amazing listener and able to help the parents get the information we need to take away from the visit as well. She is amazing

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    my son has been seeing Dr. Smith for 15 years. We drive nearly an hour to see her. She's the best!

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Smith is the best!

    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    She is very good at what she does. She spent time with us explaining things and thought process behind recommendations.

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Smith is amazing. My main reason for not recommending is how incredibly inconvenient getting to the practice is. The construction is a mess. The parking is terrible. Valet parking is ALWAYS full. I have to budget in an extra 20 min to allow enough time to get to my appointment on time not including travel time.

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    As the parent of a patient I felt that my responses were frequently questioned as if I were lying. I understand they're making sure the child is safe and healthy but I would like my visit to feel less like an interrogation and more like a conversation.

    University Hospital

    Dr. Smith has been our family's pediatrician for many years. Every time we visit, we leave feeling cared for, listened to and with a thoughtful treatment plan. Dr. Smith works hard and focused on listening to my children's needs-She is a great hard working doctor.

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Smith is profesional, competent, caring and always aware of individual patients care for their well being.I trust her as a part of my support system to help make the best decisions for my children.

  • 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

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

    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 publication)
    2. Stipelman CH, Smith ER, Diaz-Ochu M, Spackman J, Stoddard G, Kawamoto K, Shakib J (2019). Early-Onset Sepsis Risk Calculator Integration Into an Electronic Health Record in the Nursery. Pediatrics, 144(2), (Read full publication)
    3. Shakib J, Buchi K, Smith E, Korgenski K, Young P (2015). Timing of initial well-child visit and readmissions of newborns. Pediatrics, 135(3), 469-74. (Read full publication)
    4. Shakib J, Buchi K, Smith E, Young P (2015). Management of newborns born to mothers with chorioamnionitis: is it time for a kinder, gentler approach?. Academic pediatrics, 15(3), 340-4. (Read full publication)
    5. Stipelman CH, Stoddard G, Bata K, Muniyappa B, Trepman E, Smith (2019). Home Gun Safety Queries in Well-Child Visits. JAMA pediatrics, 173(12), 1205-1208. (Read full publication)

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