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Kathryn (Kathi) M Wells, M.D.

Primary Specialty:
Child Advocacy - Pediatrics

Related Conditions:
Child Abuse and Neglect

Job Titles:

    Academic - Associate Professor

Contact Information

Primary Office Location

Denver Family Crisis Center
2929 W 10th Ave
Denver, CO 80204
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Ph: 720-944-3700
Fax: 720-944-3704

Locations

Medical Education and Training

Education:
Creighton School of Medicine, Medicine, 1993

Fellowship:
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Child Abuse and Neglect, 2003

Areas of Interest

Areas of Interest

Professional Memberships and Societies
AAP Section on Adoption and Foster Care - Member
AAP Section on Child Abuse and Neglect - Member
American Academy of Pediatrics - Fellow
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children - Member
Colorado Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics - Vice President
International Professional Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect - Member
The Ray Helfer Society - Scholar Member

Recognition/Awards

Top Doctor in Denver
  Awarding Body: 5280 Magazine
  Date: 1/1/2012
  Description: Voted a 5280 best doctor by my peers in response to the question, "Which physician would you trust to treat you and your family?"

5280 “Top Doc” for “Child Abuse Pediatrics”
  Awarding Body: 5280 Magazine
  Date: 1/1/2010
  Description: Named 5280 “Top Doc” in 2010 for “Child Abuse Pediatrics” – selected by Denver metro-area physicians.

Colorado Advocate of the Year
  Awarding Body: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
  Date: 1/1/2009
  Description: Presented by Colorado CASA Board on October 16, 2009

Special Achievement Award
  Awarding Body: American Academy of Pediatrics
  Date: 1/1/2008
  Description: Awarded for "distinguished service and dedication to the mission and goals of the academy for developing a Healthy Tomorrows project that creates a medical home for children in foster care in metro Denver".

2007 Commissioner’s Award
  Awarding Body: Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Department of Health and Human Services (DDHS)
  Date: 1/1/2007
  Description: Presented to an individual from each State and Territory who has made a significant contribution to the field of child maltreatment research or practice and has inspired others to join this crucial endeavor

National Collaborative Leadership Award
  Awarding Body: National Center on Substance and Child Welfare
  Date: 1/1/2007
  Description: Presented by Sharon Amatetti, MPH, Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) on February 2, 2007.


Teaching

Research & Grants

Research

Growing Connections for Kids
  Sponsor: HRSA, MHCB, Healthy Tomorrows
  Amount: $250,000
  Begins: 1/1/2007

Colorado Systems Integration Model for Infants
  Sponsor: HHS, ACF, Children's Bureau
  Amount: $1.15 million
  Begins: 1/1/2005


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