Overview
Dr. Lauren Smith received her undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan Honors College with highest distinction in 1992. She spent four years working in a neurogenetics laboratory at the University of San Francisco with Dr. Nelson Freimer. For the next two years she worked as a manuscript editor for Dr. Donald Klein, a psychiatrist, at Columbia University. In 1998, she began medical school at the University of Michigan. She was awarded AOA in her junior year and was president of the UM AOA Chapter the following year. She completed her residency in anatomic/clinical pathology and fellowship in hematopathology from 2002-2007. In July, 2007 she began her faculty career as an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2013. She was appointed Fellowship Director in 2013. She was appointed the Director of the Ethics Path of Excellence in the University of Michigan Medical School in 2013. She became the permanent Director of the Hematopathology Section in 2016. In addition, she serves as a Hospital Ethicist at UMHS.
Dr. Smith is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, T-Cell Lymphoma, Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma, and Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Clinical Research
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U Of M Pathology
After receiving my M.D. and Ph.D. at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, I came to the University of Michigan for residency training in Anatomic Pathology. During my residency and subsequent Dermatopathology fellowship, I became interested in mechanistic studies of cutaneous and soft-tissue malignancies. Upon completion of my fellowship in June 2012, I accepted a faculty position at UMHS with joint appointments in the Departments of Dermatology and Pathology, in which I continue to investigate molecular events in the pathogenesis of Merkel cell carcinoma and other cutaneous malignancies, while maintaining clinical effort in dermatopathology and molecular dermatopathology. Dr. Harms is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Tieche-Jadassohn Nevus, Melanoma, and Sebaceous Adenoma.
C. S. Mott Children's Hospital
Dr. Dale Bixby has been practicing hematology at the University of Michigan since 2009. He obtained his PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutics at the University of Kentucky in 1999, before beginning his medical training at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. He was a resident in the Department of Internal Medicine and then completed fellowship training in hematology and medical oncology at the University of Michigan. Dr. Bixby is currently a clinical professor and specializes in the areas of myeloid and lymphoid leukemias, myelodysplastic syndrome and bone marrow failure disorders. Dr. Bixby currently serves as the section chief of the acute leukemia program. He is also a clinical investigator in hematological malignancies. Dr. Bixby is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
U Of M Pathology
Alexandra Hristov is a Hematologist and a Dermatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Hristov is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), Mycosis Fungoides, T-Cell Lymphoma, and Sezary Syndrome.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lauren B. Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lauren B. Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lauren B. 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. Lauren B. Smith a top-rated expert for Multiple Myeloma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lauren B. Smith is classified as an Distinguished expert for Multiple Myeloma, 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. Lauren B. Smith specialize in?
While Dr. Lauren B. Smith is a Pathology, they have specific expertise in Multiple Myeloma, T-Cell Lymphoma, and Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pathology.
Does Dr. Lauren B. Smith participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lauren B. Smith has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Multiple Myeloma. You can view a list of Dr. Lauren B. Smith's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Multiple MyelomaDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.
- Advanced
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
- Experienced
- Acute Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- Acute Myelomonocytic LeukemiaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia.
- Adult T-Cell LeukemiaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Adult T-Cell Leukemia.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Anaplastic Large Cell LymphomaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma.
- Aplastic AnemiaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Aplastic Anemia.