David R. Smart

David R. Smart, MD

Languages spoken: English, Portuguese

Academic Information

Departments Adjunct - Dermatology

Academic Office Information

david.smart@hsc.utah.edu

Board Certification

  • American Board of Dermatology

Research Interests

  • Acne Scarring
  • Laser and Light Devices

David Ross Smart, MD is a board certified dermatologist with interests in general dermatology and specialized training in laser and cosmetic dermatology. He particularly enjoys providing a wide variety of cosmetic therapies, including neuromodulators (e.g. Botox, Dysport, Xeomin), fillers (e.g. Juvederm, Restylane, Voluma, Radiesse, Sculptra), lasers (e.g. fractional CO2, Fraxel Dual, pulsed dye laser, IPL), and other minimally invasive and minor surgical procedures. Dr. Smart is able to help patients obtain optimal outcomes by combining and incorporating these therapies into personalized treatment plans.

Education History

Fellowship Advanced Dermatology, Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery
 Fellow
University of Illinois at Chicago
 Resident
Internship Intermountain Medical Center
 Intern
Medical College of Wisconsin
 MD
Undergraduate Brigham Young University
 BS

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Pamatmat JJ, Gonzalez CD, Euwer R, Summers E, Smart D, Goff HW (2021). Novel use of poly-L-lactic acid filler for the treatment of facial cutaneous atrophy in patients with connective tissue disease. J Cosmet Dermatol, 20(11), 3462-3466.
  2. Saluja SS, Walker ML, Summers EM, Tristani-Firouzi P, Smart DR (2017). Safety of non-ablative fractional laser for acne scars within 1 month after treatment with oral isotretinoin: A randomized split-face controlled trial. Lasers Surg Med, 49(10), 886-890.

Case Report

  1. Kost DM, Smart DR, Jones WB, Bain M (2014). A perforating pilomatricomal horn on the arm of an 11-year-old girl. Dermatol Online J, 20(4), 22371.
  2. Smart DR, Powell DL (2014). Erythema multiforme-like allergic contact reaction to topical triamcinolone. Dermatitis, 25(2), 89-90.
  3. Smart DR, Taintor AR, Kelly ME, Lyon VB, Segura A, Jensen JN, Drolet BA (2011). Microcystic adnexal carcinoma: the first reported congenital case. Pediatr Dermatol, 28(1), 35-8.