Contact Information
Primary Office Location
Children's Hospital Colorado Cardiology
13123 E. 16th Avenue
B100
Aurora, CO 80045-7106
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Ph: 720-777-6820
Fax: 720-777-7288
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Medical Education and Training
Education:
University of Iowa College of Medicine, Medicine, 1998
Residency:
Rhode Island Hospital, Pediatrics, 2002
Fellowship:
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Pediatric Cardiology, 2005
Areas of Interest
Areas of Interest
Clinical Interest for Patients
My primary clinical interests include caring for children that have or are at risk of developing heart muscle diseases (cardiomyopathy) and those that have had a heart transplant. I also care for children who have varied forms of congenital heart disease and connective tissue disorders (Loeys-Dietz syndrome, Turner's syndrome).
Volunteer Activities
I am a member of the Leadership Council for the Cardiovascular Disease in the Young subcommittee of the American Heart Association. As a member of this organization I participate in efforts to improve awareness of heart disease, advocate for patient rights and have the opportunity to contribute to national guideline development for children with heart disease.
Professional Memberships and SocietiesAmerican College of Cardiology - Member
American Federation for Medical Research - Member
American Heart Association - Leadership Council Member
Heart Failure Society of America - Member
International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation - Member
Recognition/Awards
Top Doctor in Denver
Awarding Body: 5280 Magazine
Date: 1/1/2011
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?"
Medical Student Teaching Award
Awarding Body: School of Medicine Class of 2013
Date: 1/1/2010
Description: Medical Student Teaching Award: Best Clinical Correlates.
Fern Primack Heart Who Cares Award
Awarding Body: Heart Institute at The Children's Hospital
Date: 1/1/2009
Description: Nominated by peers and colleagues in recognition of dedication to the Heart Institute and Cardiac patient families. Awarded by the Little Hearts Committee
Cardiovascular Scholar Award Winner
Awarding Body: American Federation for Medical Research
Date: 1/1/2006
Description: Awarded for abstract presentation titled, "Cell-specific Responses in an Apoptotic Model of Viral Myocarditis”
Teaching
Research & Grants
Research Interest for Patients
My research interest is to identify targeted therapy specific to children suffering from poor heart function. Currently, treatment of children with heart failure is based on what is done for adult patients. Important differences exist between children and adults with heart failure and our goal is to identify treatment options that are appropriate specifically for children.
Research
Selective ?1-adrenergic Blockade in Children with Heart Failure
Sponsor: State of Colorado and University of Colorado
Begins: 1/1/2010
Beta-adrenergic Receptor Regulation in Pediatric Heart Failure
Sponsor: CCTSI
Begins: 1/1/2009
Cardiac Beta-adrenergic Adaptation in Pediatric Heart Failure
Sponsor: NIH
Begins: 1/1/2009
Website http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term="Miyamoto SD"[Author]
