Marcela C. Smid
( out of 32 reviews )

Marcela C. Smid, MD, MS, MA

Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Czech

Clinical Locations

South Jordan Health Center

South Jordan
801-213-4500

University of Utah Hospital

University Maternal Fetal Medicine, Area E
Salt Lake City
801-213-2995

  • A specialist in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Dr. Marcela Smid is an addiction medicine physician. Dr. Smid is the medical director of the Substance Use & Pregnancy – Recovery, Addiction, Dependence (SUPeRAD) specialty prenatal clinic. This multi-disciplinary clinic provides care to those who are pregnant and postpartum individuals with substance use disorders, providing tailored care and support.

    Dr. Smid is involved in pioneering research focused on perinatal addiction, effective interventions for pregnant and postpartum individuals with substance use disorders, maternal mortality, and maternal mental health. Her interests also extend to managing pregnancy after bariatric surgery, with prior research aimed at enhancing care for individuals with obesity.

    She earned her BA in Medical Anthropology, with minors in Chemistry and Art History, and an MA in Medical Anthropology with a concentration in International Health from Case Western Reserve University. She also received her MD through a joint medical program between the University of California, San Francisco, and the University of California, Berkeley, where she then completed her MS in Health and Medical Sciences. Following her graduate training, Dr. Smid completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she also served as Academic Chief Resident. She then pursued a fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

    Dr. Smid is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology in both General Obstetrics & Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine, as well as by the American Board of Preventive Medicine in Addiction Medicine. She has been an active member of the Utah Perinatal Mortality Committee since 2016. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Smid is an Assistant Professor in the departments of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Primary) and Psychiatry (Adjunct) at the University of Utah. She is a member of the Adult Psychiatry and Maternal Fetal Medicine academic divisions, contributing significantly to both education and patient care.

    Specialties

    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

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 32 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    August 29, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I didn't get a chance to officially meet her, yet she was referred due to successful ratings and great practices in her field. She came highly rated.

    July 03, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    By far one of the best doctors I've seen. I've only had one visit but I'm confident I'll be well taken care of

    June 13, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I'm forever grateful for Dr. Smid. She is a caring and committed doctor. She makes me feel heard and respected. And I know she wants to help me obtain as close to the birth of my dreams as is safe for me and baby girl. I trust her ability and I feel her recommendations are based on what's best for my pregnancy and not just for liability or other reasons. She is hilarious with a very good way of connecting and communicating with me and I appreciate that. I wish I could have her as a general provider. And I actually look forward to my doctor appointments which is crazy because I normally do not feel comfortable in a doctor's office. The whole staff is full of caring and loving people!

    March 23, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Es una doctora muy competitiva y amable. Durante toda la atención nos orientó sobre el procedimiento a seguir. Nos dio la confianza en hacer nacer a mi bebé en El hospital de la universidad de Utah

    February 09, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    She's a very thorough with her examinations. She doesn't miss any small details.

    February 08, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Smid is amazing & took my pregnancy concerns very seriously!

    July 14, 2023
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Dr.Marcela is amazing, knowledgeable, kind, patient and understanding. I feel comfortable with her. She listened and gave me answers. I felt much better after seeing her.

    April 23, 2023
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Loved her transparency and honesty. Felt like she was the first doctor wed talked to who understood my complicated pregnancy issues and offered practical solutions without being flustered at all. I would highly recommend her!

    April 14, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Marcela was very friendly and made us feel comfortable. She answered our questions and explained what we needed to do.

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  • A specialist in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Dr. Marcela Smid is an addiction medicine physician. Dr. Smid is the medical director of the Substance Use & Pregnancy – Recovery, Addiction, Dependence (SUPeRAD) specialty prenatal clinic. This multi-disciplinary clinic provides care to those who are pregnant and postpartum individuals with substance use disorders, providing tailored care and support.

    Dr. Smid is involved in pioneering research focused on perinatal addiction, effective interventions for pregnant and postpartum individuals with substance use disorders, maternal mortality, and maternal mental health. Her interests also extend to managing pregnancy after bariatric surgery, with prior research aimed at enhancing care for individuals with obesity.

    She earned her BA in Medical Anthropology, with minors in Chemistry and Art History, and an MA in Medical Anthropology with a concentration in International Health from Case Western Reserve University. She also received her MD through a joint medical program between the University of California, San Francisco, and the University of California, Berkeley, where she then completed her MS in Health and Medical Sciences. Following her graduate training, Dr. Smid completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she also served as Academic Chief Resident. She then pursued a fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

    Dr. Smid is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology in both General Obstetrics & Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine, as well as by the American Board of Preventive Medicine in Addiction Medicine. She has been an active member of the Utah Perinatal Mortality Committee since 2016. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Smid is an Assistant Professor in the departments of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Primary) and Psychiatry (Adjunct) at the University of Utah. She is a member of the Adult Psychiatry and Maternal Fetal Medicine academic divisions, contributing significantly to both education and patient care.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Obstetrics & Gynecology -Primary
    Psychiatry -Adjunct
    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 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.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. 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.
    2. 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. (Read full article)
    3. 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. (Read full article)
    4. 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, 39(6), 567-576. (Read full article)
    5. 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. (Read full article)
    6. 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, 40(4), 387-393. (Read full article)
    7. 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. (Read full article)
    8. 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. (Read full article)
    9. 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. (Read full article)
    10. 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. (Read full article)
    11. 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. (Read full article)
    12. 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. (Read full article)
    13. 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. (Read full article)
    14. 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. (Read full article)
    15. 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

    1. Smid MC, Saitz R (2021). Postpartum Treatment of Individuals With Opioid Use Disorder: Maternal Risk and Need for Evidence Do Not End When Pregnancy Ends. J Addict Med, 15(4), 267-268. (Read full article)

    Other

    1. Scharfstein DO, Nabi R, Kennedy EH, Huang M, Bonvini M, Smid MC (2021). Semiparametric Sensitivity Analysis: Unmeasured Confounding In Observational Studies.

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