
Overview
I was born and raised in Maumee, Ohio. I received my bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan and my medical degree from the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio. I was trained as a general pediatrician at Akron Children’s Hospital in Akron, Ohio and completed a chief resident year there, as well. I have just completed my fellowship training at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center in Baltimore, Maryland. My research interests are in the long-term outcome of survivors of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
Dr. Smith is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chediak-Higashi Syndrome, Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Beta-Ketothiolase Deficiency, and Myringotomy.
Dr. Smith is board certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and Pediatrics. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles.
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1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Clinical Research
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C. S. Mott Children's Hospital
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C. S. Mott Children's Hospital
Dr. Steven Pipe is a Professor and the Laurence A. Boxer Research Professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Pathology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. He is the medical director of the Pediatric Hemophilia and Coagulation Disorders Program and medical director of the Special Coagulation Laboratory. His clinical interests include bleeding and thrombotic disorders and congenital vascular anomalies. Dr Pipe also directs a basic research lab investigating coagulation factor VIII and the molecular mechanisms of hemophilia A. He has been actively involved in clinical trials with novel therapeutics for hemophilia including gene therapy. He was the 2015 recipient of the Leadership in Research Award from the National Hemophilia Foundation. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society, as Chair of the Board of Directors for the American Thrombosis and Hemostasis Network and currently as Chair of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee to the National Hemophilia Foundation. Dr. Pipe is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemophilia A, Hemophilia B, Blood Clots, and Von Willebrand Disease (VWD).
Rogel Cancer Center
Dr. Francis Worden received his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1993. Prior to attending medical school, he worked as a registered pharmacist at a large community hospital in Indianapolis. In 1997, Dr. Worden completed a combined residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at the Detroit Medical Center and finished a medical oncology/hematology fellowship at the University of Michigan. In July 2000, Dr. Worden joined the faculty at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, where he is currently working as a clinical investigator with both the multidisciplinary head and neck oncology team and the multidisciplinary lung cancer team. Dr. Worden's research interests include organ preservation in head and neck cancer and endocrine oncology. He is the Nancy Wigginton Oncology Research Professor of Thyroid Cancer. Avid competitive swimmer ; cyclist and runner. Dr. Worden is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). Dr. Worden is board certified in Medical Oncology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kristen A. Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kristen A. Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kristen A. Smith by calling their office at 734-936-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kristen A. Smith a top-rated expert for Chediak-Higashi Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kristen A. Smith is classified as an Advanced expert for Chediak-Higashi Syndrome, 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. Kristen A. Smith specialize in?
While Dr. Kristen A. Smith is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Chediak-Higashi Syndrome, Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome, and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Kristen A. Smith participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kristen A. Smith has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chediak-Higashi Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Kristen A. Smith's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kristen A. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Kristen A. Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and McLaren Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-936-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- Chediak-Higashi SyndromeDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Chediak-Higashi Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Beta-Ketothiolase DeficiencyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Beta-Ketothiolase Deficiency.
- Biliary AtresiaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Atresia.
- CHARGE SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about CHARGE Syndrome.
- Cri-Du-Chat SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome.

