TGMG Colorectal Surgery

Julia N. Smith is a clinical nurse who delivers integrative and evidence-based nursing care in collaboration with an inpatient multidisciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice providers, specialists, support staff and registered nurses. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Tampa and Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of South Florida. Smith is affiliated with the Florida Association of Nurse Practitioners and received the CVS Health Foundation Scholarship, McNichols Scholarship and the TGH Nurses Week Scholarship. She is also a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

I am an academic board-certified pediatric dermatologist. My passion for pediatric dermatology has roots in my commitment to excellence in patient care and teaching. I am committed to caring for every patient as if they were a member of my own family. I am honored to serve a diverse population who entrust their child's skin care to me. My goal is to provide a welcoming dermatology home for all pediatric patients.

My career in academic dermatology has spanned more than 25 years. I have dedicated my career to teaching future generations of dermatologists to ensure delivery of high-quality skin care. I enjoy instructing dermatology residents both in a clinical setting and in the classroom. The pipeline for developing our future healthcare leaders starts much earlier. I believe in community outreach to encourage youth to pursue careers in medicine. In addition to teaching as a professor in medical schools, I have instructed in elementary, middle, and high schools. Through these efforts I hope to inspire students to explore careers in medicine.