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Marcela C. Smid, MD, MS, MA

Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Czech
  • 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.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments - Primary
    Psychiatry - Adjunct
    - Adjunct
    Academic Divisions Adult Psychiatry

    Patient Rating

    4.6/5

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    January 07, 2022

    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

    January 07, 2022

    Dr. Smid was so considerate of our situation and kindly answered so many questions my husband and I had for her!

    September 10, 2021

    One of the best

  • 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.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments -Primary
    Psychiatry -Adjunct
    -Adjunct
    Academic Divisions Adult Psychiatry

    Education history

    Fellowship Maternal Fetal Medicine - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Fellow
    Obstetrics and Gynecology - University of Chicago Medical Center Academic Chief Resident
    Internship Obstetrics and Gynecology - University of Chicago Medical Center Intern
    Obstetrics and Gynecology - University of Chicago Medical Center Resident
    Graduate Training Health and Medical Sciences - University of California, Berkeley M.S.
    Joint Medical Program - University of California, San Francisco/University of California, Berkeley M.D.
    Graduate Training Medical Anthropology, Concentration: International Health - Case Western Reserve University M.A.
    Major: Medical Anthropology; Minors: Chemistry, Art History - Case Western Reserve University B.A.