Children's Hospital Colorado

Neonatology Healthcare Professional Resources

Innovating neonatal care for all

Providing hope, healing and expertise for our smallest and most vulnerable patients.

Referring to a Children's Hospital Colorado Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Our experts are here to provide the highest level of neonatal care in the Rocky Mountain region for your patients. We treat babies with any condition from the common to extremely rare. As the top-ranked NICU in the region and one of the highest-volume NICUs in the country, there is no better place for a baby who needs complex care.

Our NICU locations

We have two high-level NICUs to provide the best care for kids in Colorado and beyond:

  • Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora:Our Level IV NICU has 82 critical care beds and an ever-expanding range of industry-leading services.
  • Colorado Springs:Our Level III NICU provides more than 60 critical care beds and the best care for premature and critically ill babies in Southern Colorado.

How to make a referral to a Children’s Colorado NICU

Our neonatologists are available 24/7 to accept referrals and offer advice. To refer a patient to one of our NICUs, simply call OneCall, our referral and resource line, and ask to speak to a neonatologist:

Our neonatologists can help you decide if your patient should come to one of our NICUs, arrange transportation, ensure a smooth transfer of care and answer any questions you have.

Learn about our NICU programs and services

From a multidisciplinary Pulmonary Hypoplasia Clinic to comprehensive breastfeeding support to advanced small baby care and more, we offer a multitude of innovative services that lead to some of the best NICU outcomes in the country. Since we provide such specialized care for rare and serious conditions, not all our specialties are listed here. If you have questions about specific NICU services, please call us at: 720-777-6857.

Our NICU programs

Whether your patients need specialized transport services to our NICUs, multidisciplinary care for complex conditions or support for a smooth transition home, we’re here for them.

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High-level NICU services

Rest assured that your patient and their family will receive care that meets their individual needs.

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Get to know our NICU experts

Regina Reynolds, MD

Regina Reynolds, MD

Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine

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Danielle Smith, MD

Danielle Smith, MD

Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine

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Laura Sherlock, MD

Laura Sherlock, MD

Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine, Pediatrics

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Rachael Zumstein, NNP-BC

Rachael Zumstein, NNP-BC

NNP-BC

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