Specialties
Board Certification
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American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently describe Dr. Smith as knowledgeable, thorough, and committed to evidence-based care. Reviewers highlight her strong communication and bedside manner—she listens attentively, explains options clearly, and engages children directly so they feel heard and involved. Families commonly note her compassion, responsiveness (including follow-up through the patient portal), and thoughtful, individualized approach to care.
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The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Pediatrics
-Associate Professor (Clinical) |
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| Academic Divisions |
General Pediatrics
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Biology, French Cultural Studies - Emory University | B.S. |
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| 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
- 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, 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),
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Book Chapter
- Elizabeth R. Smit (2026). Chapter 18: Infant Formula and Complementary Foods.
Editorial
- Aldermatt ER, Rorrer AK (2025). "How Can Community Partnerships Improve Early Math Learning?" (preliminary data for MILO and Friends).
News & Podcasts
News
- Get the Best Temperature Reading
- 3 Steps to Bundle Your Baby
- Whooping Cough Is on the Rise: How to Spot it and Stop it
- What’s Lurking in Swimming Pools?
- Obtenga la mejor lectura de la temperatura
- ¿Le están saliendo los dientes a su bebé? Las preguntas más comunes a los pediatras
- Is Your Baby Teething? The Common Questions Asked to Pediatricians
- Melatonin for Children: Pediatricians Urge Caution
Dr. Smith is great with kids and parents. I feel very comfortable with her and the care she provides, and both my kids like her. No complaints!
Dr. Smith takes the time needed to fully investigate and explain. I especially appreciate that she directs questions to the child first and then parent, it helps us all feel involved in care.
Dr. Smith is the best pediatrician. She cares, looks into everything and is incredible with quick follow up. In her office I'm family. I had an insurance change for a few years and cried with gratitude when she was back in network.
Dr.Smith is amazing! She makes my son feel so comfortable and at ease. We love her and can't recommend her enough!
Dr. Smith is one of the most emotionally intelligent persons I've ever encountered. She always knows just what to say and how to say it. She is up to date on EVERYTHING and I trust her whole-heartedly.
Dr. Elizabeth Smith is an incredible doctor to my two girls. She shows great care and sensitivity to their unique personalities, health concerns, and medical needs. I feel so fortunate to have her on our side as we navigate these critical years.
Dr. Smith is the most caring provider. She had more than prepared for our visit and made sure each child was attended to as we prepared for a trip. Typing this, I feel like my words cannot fully sum up my gratitude for her time and attendance to our family. 4 kids in one room is no joke but we were treated with the highest of care and compassion, but at the same time it felt like routine, like everyone else gets that same service we received.
Dr. Smith is one of the best doctors we have ever experienced. She is unbelievably thoughtful, patient and I do not know how she keeps a straight face while listening to my child speak about some absurd 'science 'my boys absolutely love her and will be so sad once the age out of being able to see her. Truly, one of a kind!
We always leave our visits feeling confident, reassured, and really good about the care our child is receiving. We are so grateful to have Dr. Smith and this clinic taking care of our family
Dr.Smith is THE BEST PEDIATRICIAN EVER! She always makes my husband and I feel like comfortable asking questions and she takes her time making sure we understand. We are so grateful to have her as our provider!
She makes you feel so configurable and at ease. She listens and takes time to explain things in a way that makes sense to us. To talks to us, not at us. We adore her and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a qualified, kind and compassionate provider.
Dr. Smith is amazing!
She's exceptional, kind, smart and charismatic!
Best pediatrician experience we've ever had! She took the time to really understand our situation, showed diagrams from online resource to help us select the situation that best matched ours, was very thorough in physical examination to make sure she hadn't missed anything (in contrast to previous provider who didn't even examine our other daughter but just assumed she knew what was going on). She followed up through the app with additional resources to find products that could help us. She followed up to explain the test results. Truly, the most thorough and caring pediatrician we've ever been to. Thank you Dr Smith!
Dr Smith is absolutely amazing! She is so thorough, knowledgable, and kind.
Best Pediatrician we've ever had. Approachable, thorough. Very helpful.
She is a great doctor! Always helpful and caring. All four of my kids love seeing her.
Dr. Smith is one of the best doctors there are. Every time we have an appointment, I'm struck by how well she communicates and how thoughtful and knowledgeable she is. My daughter has commented that she loves going to her because she explains things so she can understand and treats her like an adult because she listens to what she has to say and what her concerns are. I can't thank Dr. Smith enough.
Incredibly knowledgeable and seasoned pediatrician who makes thoughtful recommendations every time we see her. Thankful for Dr. Smith and all the other pediatricians @ this clinic who continue to advocate for, and practice evidence-based medicine (yay science and vaccines!) to keep our kids healthy!
She is very good at what she does. She spent time with us explaining things and thought process behind recommendations.
Very helpful and we appreciate her!
She was very personable and made me feel heard.
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!
Dr. Smith is patient, kind, intelligent, and intuitive to my children's need. She's nothing short of amazing.
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.
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.
Dr. Smith is the best of the best. The time and consideration she gives to her patients is incredible.
Dr. Smith is incredible! Went above and beyond to fit my daughter in. So patient, respectful, and comprehensive.
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!
Practices evidence based medicine, very comprehensive new patient evaluation.
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 is the very BEST pediatrician. She works with kids by talking with them and getting on their level. She also takes time to talk with parents and makes sure that everyone understands what is going on and what needs to be done next.
She is just the best
Muy profesional y atenta
I've recommended Dr. Smith to multiple friends and colleagues. She's great!
Dr. Smith is the best pediatrician I have ever experienced.
Dr. Smith is the best pediatrician, we feel so lucky to have her.
Dr. Smith is the best! Very thorough, thoughtful, and responsive.
Dr. Smith is the absolute best! She shows care and compassion in all situations. We love the way she speaks and interacts directly with our kids making sure they feel heard and understand the care plan. We LOVE her and trust her completely!!
Dr. Smith is always great. She is patient, thorough, always gives helpful and informative information, and includes my kids and me in making decisions about their healthcare.
Dr. Smith is an amazing provider. She is both knowledgeable and easy going. I appreciate her explaining everything to both myself and my child.
Dr. Smith is fabulous!
Dr. Smith is great with our kids, she is smart and measured in her approach. I love that she talks to the kids instead of just the parents.
I love how Dr Smith speaks directly to my child about her health and well-being.
She is so kind and caring! She takes time to explain things to our kids and ask for their input in their care plan. She knows them well and remembers things that are important to them.
The best pediatrician we've ever seen. She makes sure to speak directly to our kids and listens to their concerns. Answers there questions directly, in a way they can understand.
Dr. Smith is an amazing pediatrician! We are so grateful for her care.
Dr. Smith is great and always makes sure to ask if we have questions or concerns. It was great to go over information and recommendations for our kiddo. Her bedside manner is great.
Really appreciated the care we got from Dr. Smith when we brought our 6 month old in for difficulty breathing. She was calm, patient and kind. She validated our concerns and gave clear instructions for follow-up care.
Dr. Smith has made such a positive impact. It is apparent that she cares a great deal about her patients. My life and mental health have improved significantly thanks to her compassion and expertise.
She is a great doctor.
Dr. Smith is very knowledgeable and someone I trust when it comes to my kid's health. She always listens closely and follows through with any concerns I have. My kids are shy, but feel very at ease with Dr. Smith.
Dr. Smith is an amazing pediatrician. As a physician myself, I am always amazed at the quality of care she provides!
My daughters and I absolutely love Dr Smith! She is such a gem! So brilliant, kind, thoughtful, and approachable!
Dr. Smith is the best!
Dr. Smith has such a wonderful and inclusive way of speaking. She phrases things in a way that allows our son to feel comfortable and confident in expressing anything going on with his body or his health. She explains everything in a way that not only we can understand, but also our son can understand so that he can begin to learn to advocate for himself in his healthcare decisions. She promotes and encourages his voice in his care and his consent. We are so grateful for the example that sets for our son for aspects of his life. I could not recommend Dr. Elizabeth Smith more. She is truly amazing in every aspect of patient care.
We go out of our way to continue to see Dr. Smith. She treats each of our 3 children with a personalized approach to each of their unique personalities.
Dr. Smith is a wonderful pediatrician. She engages both me and my son in his healthcare.
She was amazing
She is the best!!! We love her..
Dr. Smith has been an amazing resource to have as we navigate raising a little one for the first time. She is so helpful, knowledgeable, and always objective. As a mom, I have always felt her support and trust in me. That is so valuable. We trust her experience and her opinions and we're so happy she's our provider.
I cant say enough good things about Dr. Smith, we are so grateful to have her as our childrens pediatrician.
Dr. Smith is professional and always has great suggestions for us with any issues that we bring up. We appreciate her knowledge and experience, and we are comfortable talking with her about anything, We feel fortunate to be her patients!
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.
She is truly the absolute best physician in every way! we are so lucky to have her see our boys!
LOOOOOVE Dr. Smith and the clinic staff.
Dr. Smith was welcoming and attentive to our son. It was our first time seeing her. I felt comfortable with her care and answers to concerns we had.
We love our dr. So much!
She is a Excellent MD PEDIATRIC that I recommend her alot I trust her alot
Dr. Smith is an outstanding care provider. She clearly loves engaging with kids of all ages and has expertise across the board in treating what ails them.
Shes been the best pediatrician Ive ever came across I dont mind leaving at all with her. Thank you.
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.
Doctor Smith is just awesome
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.
Dr. Smith is an amazing pediatrician, she is so diligent and really cares for my child. She is thoughtful and listens to my concerns and addresses them in a way that makes sense for my child. She is experienced, intelligent, and really wonderful I would recommend her to anyone!
Dr. Smith is the best. I really appreciate how as my son has grown older she has started to include him in his medical decision making.
Dr. Smith is the best. I'm so lucky to have her as my kids' pediatrician.
Dr. Smith and clinic staff were great with my child. Dr. Smith asked my child if he wanted to talk or if he wanted parents to talk. He was very comfortable the entire time.
Dr. Smith is always so attentive and I love how she talks to my daughter and goes through all of the questions about her well being. She is always very helpful with any questions.
Dr. Smith is an incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and responsive provider. From when my kids were first born she has has been supportive throughout every stage and even though we moved further away we didn't want to change care.
Dr. Smith is amazing. We drive an hour just to see her. She is very thorough and includes you in decisions regarding the treatment plan.
Dr. Smith always listens and helps us make decisions. She is practical and considerate of all aspects of our problem.
We LOVE Dr. Smith! We're so thrilled she's our pediatrician. We trust her wholeheartedly and appreciate the knowledge she shares with us to ensure our baby is safe and healthy.
Very comfortable visit. Doctor was kind and knowledgeable
We love Dr. Smith and trust her 100%. She is great to really listen to and address our concerns.
We absolutely adore Dr. Smith abs trust her whole heartedly. We appreciate that she talks directly to our children and allows/encourages them to be actively involved in their care.
Dr. Smith always take an incredible amount of time to listen to us and to explain options. We are beyond grateful for her and feel so lucky that she is our family's pediatrician.
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.
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
Dr. Smith's bedside manor cannot be beat. we love her.
Dr. Smith was excellent. she asked questions to get a global idea of how my child was doing during her sickness. I don't feel as though anything was overlook and she allowed me to participate in the plan of care.
Dr. Smith is always caring and knowledgeable. I like that she talks to patients (kids) and not just parents.
This was our first visit with Dr. Smith and I came away thinking that we are so lucky to have a clinic with so many amazing doctors. It doesn't matter who we see they are exceptional. Dr. Smith was great and quickly created a great rapport with my daughter (the patient), which helped so much. Her care and concern came through and she answered every question we had.
Dr. Smith is a wonderful pediatrician that explains everything to both my son and myself. She addresses him directly about his health and does a great job giving him an opportunity to express any concerns he has.
We LOVE Dr. Smith. She is always so good with our kids, and communicates with us to put us at ease.
my son has been seeing Dr. Smith for 15 years. We drive nearly an hour to see her. She's the best!
Dr. Elizabeth Smith comes across as such a caring and knowledgeable doctor. I really liked how she engaged my daughter.
I loved how Dr Smith spoke directly to my daughter about her body, choices and health care needs.
Dr. Smith is amazing and always takes time to explain the care plan to me as the parent, as well as to my child. I really appreciate her taking time to make sure they understand also.
Dr. Smith is an amazing pediatrician. I love that she talks to her patients and not just thr parent. She is great at explaining conditions and medications and options. she really listens to what we say and doesn't hurry.
Dr. Smith is fantastic with my son. She made him feel comfortable with a procedure (freezing warts) that was going to hurt. Immediately after, she played with him and he walked out of the clinic smiling.
Dr. Smith is literally the best doctor/ human! she gives us so much time and attention and is always willing too answer questions or concerns we have. she followed up on X-rays that where done at PCH promptly. We love her!
we can't say kind enough things about Dr. Smith. she is always detail oriented with our son, and is able to redirect him when he gets nervous. even with a mask and eyewear he interacted with her better than we thought he would. She went over items we have talked about in the past and what we are planning for the future. We couldn't ask for anyone better!
I love Dr. Smith! She is an incredible doctor, is very personable, and takes time to address all of my concerns.
Dr. Smith is an amazing physician. She is incredibly attentive to our daughter and makes her feel heard. She brings up issues in an open manner that encourages honesty and discussion. Each visit with Dr. Smith is a win. We're so glad she is our pediatrician. If only every child had a pediatrician as great as Dr. Smith!
Dr Elizabeth Smith was attentive, thorough and kind. My toddler felt immediately comfortable as did I. She was receptive to my concerns and we formed a great collaborative plan.
We love Dr. Smith! She's amazing. My kids always look forward to seeing her, and ask why we can't go more often!
We love Dr. Smith! Her expertise and care for my boys has always been exceptional.
Dr. Smith is a great pediatrician. She is caring and smart and asks good questions. She is a really good listener.
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.
she is the best!!
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.
Dr. Smith is the best!