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Ruth Devoogd, PNP, MS, BSN

Advanced Practice Provider

Provider's Specialties

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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The Breathing Institute

720-777-6181

Insurance plans accepted

We participate with most major health insurance plans and national transplant networks.

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My care philosophy

Family centered care is central to my practice. I believe in providing patients and families with the information they need to learn about cystic fibrosis and how to live with this condition, in all aspects of their lives. I am also strongly committed to process improvement to ensure that patients and families receive the best care possible.

Get to know Ruth Devoogd, PNP, MS, BSN

Departments and Programs

Conditions Treated

Pediatric Diseases and Conditions
Cystic Fibrosis
Asthma

Languages spoken

English

Experience and background

My main area of clinical interest is cystic fibrosis, family centered care and quality improvement.

Undergraduate 1976

University of Colorado - Health Sciences Center (CO)

Graduate 1989

University of Colorado Denver

Graduate 1993

University of Colorado College of Nursing

Barbara Quarantillo Senior Instructor with Distinction 2010

Univ of CO School of Medicine Dept of Peds

Five Star Excellence Award 2014

For scoring in the top 10% nationally for "Excellent" responses - Overall Quality of Provider Care
Professional Research Consultants, Inc

Patient-Family Experience, Excellence in Patient Care Award 2016

For achieving 90% or higher with 9/10 ratings on Overall Provider Experience
Children's Hospital Colorado

Patient-Family Experience, Excellence in Patient Care Award 2017

For achieving 90% or higher with 9/10 ratings on Overall Patient Experience
Children's Hospital Colorado

Mary M. Kontos Care Champion Award 2018

National award recognizing the contributions of non-physician members of a care team who demonstrate a passion for excellence and commitment to care of individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF).
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation