Smarika Sapkota, MD Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Smarika Sapkota, MD, is an Assistant Professor at National Jewish Health. Dr. Sapkota is in the Division of Rheumatology. Assistant Professor Department of Medicine Division of Rheumatology Castle Connolly & 5280 Top Doctors 2023 Previously a 5280 Top Doctor America’s Top Doctors 2015 — Castle Connolly, Medical, Ltd. Recognized in America’s Top Doctors — Castle Connolly, Inc. Best Doctors in America® 2019-2020 — Best Doctors, Inc. Recognized in Best Doctors in America® — Best Doctors, Inc. America’s Top Doctors 2020 — Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. Email Profile Print Profile Overview Contact Info & Locations Specialties & Conditions Autoimmune Lung Diseases Gout Lupus Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis Psoriatic Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Sarcoidosis Scleroderma / Systemic Sclerosis (SSC) Vasculitis Special Interests MSK ultrasound, Inflammatory myopathies and ILD, Rheumatoid arthritis See More View Publications Education Education 2006 - 2011 Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Nepal, Internships 2014 - 2015 Mercy catholic Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, Residency 2015 - 2017 University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fellowship 2021 - 2023 university of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Center, Board Certification 2017: Internal Medicine Professional Memberships American College of Rheumatology; American College of Physicians, internal Medicine Academic Affiliations University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Center: University of Minnesota Medical Center - 2017-2021 Teaching & Professional Positions Worked as academic hospitalist at university of Minnesota from 2017 to 2021 prior fellowship Ask a Question through MyChart Sign in to your MyChart account to communicate with your care team, manage appointments, and more. Create an Account Contact Information Office: 877.225.5654 Patient Ratings The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. This survey is about the patient care experience and does not address crucial characteristics like medical decision-making, prescribing the best therapy, and patient outcomes. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey. Comments Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.