Judith A. Smith

Overview

Judith Smith, MD, is a UW Health Kids pediatric rheumatologist and a tenured associate professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology.Dr. Smith diagnoses and treats children with a range of autoimmune conditions (disorders in which the body’s immune system attacks its own healthy cells), such as juvenile arthritis and lupus. She specializes in spondyloarthritis, a type of arthritis that affects the spine and nearby joints which drives her research to develop better treatments for the disease.Working with children, Dr. Smith understands how important it is to put patients and families at ease and build trusting relationships. She listens closely to their symptoms and concerns and takes interest in their activities outside the clinic. To engage families in their child’s care, Dr. Smith provides education and information about the child’s disorder and offers several treatment options to best fit their needs.Her goal is to help her young patients live a pain-free life, doing activities that bring them joy.In her free time, Dr. Smith enjoys ballet dancing and synchronized figure skating.It’s exciting to offer safe, new treatments to children who are suffering and then see them come back to the office feeling happy and much better.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

Dr. Smith is board certified in Pediatric Rheumatology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pediatric Rheumatology

Licenses

Pediatric Rheumatology in WI

Board Certifications

Pediatric Rheumatology

Hospital Affiliations

Department Of Pediatrics

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Health Care Services Corporation
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Humana
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Locations

American Family Children's Hospital Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic
1675 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Judith A. Smith

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Is Dr. Judith A. Smith a top-rated expert for Juvenile Dermatomyositis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Judith A. Smith is classified as an Experienced expert for Juvenile Dermatomyositis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Judith A. Smith specialize in?

While Dr. Judith A. Smith is a Pediatric Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Juvenile Dermatomyositis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Rheumatology.

Does Dr. Judith A. Smith accept my insurance?

Dr. Judith A. Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-915-0640 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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