Smita Awasthi, M.D.
Philosophy of Care
Clinical Interests
I aim to provide the best care to my patients and their families, in a safe and compassionate environment. Having grown up in central California and completed a large part of my medical training at UC Davis, I am committed to advancing care and improving the health and well-being of our diverse community through patient care, research, and education.
Dr. Awasthi is triple board certified (Dermatology, Pediatrics, and Pediatric Dermatology) and is the Director of Pediatric Dermatology at UC Davis. Although she has a wide range of clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of skin disorders, her particular areas of interest include atopic dermatitis (eczema), acne, and genetic disorders (including ichthyosis and blistering disorders).
Research/Academic Interests Dr. Awasthi’s current research areas include atopic dermatitis, neonatal skin disease, and the microbiome of the skin. She is an active member of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology and the
Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PedRA) and has published in several journals.
Title Assistant Professor, Departments of Dermatology and Pediatrics
Director of Pediatric Dermatology
Specialty Pediatric Dermatology
Department UC Davis Medical Group
Division Dermatology
General Pediatrics
Clinic UC Davis Medical Group, Davis
Center/Program Affiliation UC Davis Children's Hospital
UC Davis Medical Group
Address/Phone Cannery Building, Dermatology, 3301 C St. Suite 1300-1400 Sacramento, CA 95816
Phone: 916-734-6111
Glassrock Building, 2521 Stockton Blvd. Suite 2200 Sacramento, CA 95817
Phone: 916-734-3112
UC Davis Medical Group - Davis (West Covell Boulevard), 2440 West Covell Blvd Suite 104 Davis,
CA 95616
Phone: 530-747-3000

Smita Awasthi, M.D.
Additional Phone Clinic Phone: 800-770-9282
Clinic Fax: 916-451-7245
Physician Referrals: 800-4-UCDAVIS (800-482-3284)
Education M.D., UC Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento CA 2007
B.S., Harvey Mudd College, Claremont CA 2003
Internships Pediatrics, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY 2007-2008
Residency Pediatrics, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY 2008-2010
Dermatology, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento CA 2010-2013
Fellowships Pediatric Dermatology, UC San Diego Medical Center, San Diego CA 2013-2014
Board Certifications American Board of Dermatology
American Board of Dermatology - Pediatric Dermatology
American Board of Pediatrics
Professional Memberships American Academy of Dermatology
American Academy of Pediatrics
Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance
Society for Pediatric Dermatology
Select Recent Publications Awasthi S, Rothe MJ, Eichenfield LF. Atopic Dermatitis: Kids are not just little people. Clin
Dermatol. 2015 Nov-Dec; 33(6): 594-604.
Feldstein S, Awasthi S, Krakowski AC. Drug-induced Telogen Effluvium in a Pediatric Patient due to Error of Transcription. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2015 Aug; 8(8):52-4.
Zhuang A, Awasthi S, Naheedy J, Krakowski A. Intraoperative ultrasound to accurately gauge scar thickness and identify altered intrascar anatomy during multimodal revision of a hypertrophic chest wall burn scar. Dermatol Surg. 2015 Dec; 41(12): 1444-7.
Wang AS, Kleinerman R, Armstrong AW, Fitzmaurice S, Pascucci A, Awasthi S, Ratnarathorn M,
Sivamani R, King TH, Eisen DB. Set-back versus buried vertical mattress suturing: Results of a randomized blinded trial. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2014 Aug 14. pii: S0190-9622(14)01721-6.

Smita Awasthi, M.D.
Boger LD, Awasthi S, Eisen DB. Sebaceous nevus syndrome: a case report of a child with nevus sebaceus, mental retardation, seizures, and mucosal and ocular abnormalities. Dermatol Online J.
2012 Sep 15;18(9):5.
Holmes JF, Mao A, Awasthi S, McGahan JP, Wisner DH, Kuppermann N. Validation of a prediction rule for the identification of children with intra-abdominal injuries after blunt torso trauma. Ann
Emerg Med. 2009 Oct;54(4):528-33.
Awasthi S, Eichenfield LF. (Commentary) High-Dose Isotretinoin Treatment and the Rate of
Retrial, Relapse, and Adverse Effects in Patients with Acne Vulgaris. In: Year Book of Pediatrics
2015. (Cabana MD, ed.) Elsevier, Inc. Jan/Feb 2015.
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