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 SocietiesAAP 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