Dora Smith

Associate Professor

Last publication 2026 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

faculty

Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Medicine

4 h-index 12 pubs 94 cited

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Dr. Dora Mah Smith's research focuses on obstetrics and gynecology, with a particular emphasis on maternal and perinatal health. Her work includes investigations into predicting uterine rupture risk using lower uterine segment measurements in pregnancies with a history of Cesarean section. She has also explored the impact of telehealth on breastfeeding initiation and sustainability among Medicaid patients. Dr. Smith has contributed to the field through presentations on various OB/GYN topics and is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where she also served as the Medical Student Clerkship Director. Her clinical interests include patient education and building long-term relationships with patients.

Research Overview

Dr. Dora Mah Smith, a native of Lake Village, Arkansas, completed her medical degree at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas. She then completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She was the Administrative Chief Resident in the department. She was also awarded the UAMS Department of OB/GYN ANGELS Service Award two different years. She served as the Medical Student Clerkship Director in OB/GYN in 2010.Her clinical interests are in obstetrics and gynecology. She has made several presentations on various topics relating to OB/GYN. She is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is a member of several professional organizations including: American Medical Association Association of Professors for Gynecology and Obstetrics Dr. Mah Smith enjoys seeing patients who are interested in becoming educated about their health and active participants in their healthcare. She likes the variety of patients that her field brings and building relationships with her patients throughout their lives.

Metrics

  • h-index: 4
  • Publications: 12
  • Citations: 94

Selected Publications

  • Barriers to breastfeeding among Medicaid mothers: Perceptions of telelactation education and support (2026)
  • Personal Birth Experiences and Clinician Attitudes About Cesarean Birth: A Cross‐Sectional Study With Female Labor and Delivery Unit Staff (2026)
  • Assessing the Impact of Telehealth Lactation Support on Initiating and Sustaining Breastfeeding Among Medicaid Patients (2025)

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Grants & Funding

  • Comparative evaluation of Telehealth Multi-Component Optimal Model (MOM) of postpartum care among rural, low-income, and diverse women Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Principal Investigator

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