Kathryn Wells, MD

Undergraduate 1989

Carroll College (MT)

Medical Education 1993

Creighton University School of Medicine

Residency 1996

Creighton University/University of Nebraska Program

Fellowship 2003

University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program

National Collaborative Leadership Award 2007

Presented by Sharon Amatetti, MPH, Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) on February 2, 2007.
National Center on Substance and Child Welfare

2007 Commissioner’s Award 2007

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
Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Department of Health and Human Services (DDHS)

Special Achievement Award 2008

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".
American Academy of Pediatrics

Colorado Advocate of the Year 2009

Presented by Colorado CASA Board on October 16, 2009
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)

5280 “Top Doc” for “Child Abuse Pediatrics” 2010

Named 5280 “Top Doc” in 2010 for “Child Abuse Pediatrics” – selected by Denver metro-area physicians.
5280 Magazine

5280 "Top Doc" for "Child Abuse Pediatrics 2011

Named 5280 “Top Doc” in 2010 for “Child Abuse Pediatrics” – selected by Denver metro-area physicians.
5280 Magazine

James E. Strain Community Service Award 2011

Presented at the 2011 Colorado Chapter of the AAP Annual Meeting on March 11, 2011 in recognition of your outstanding contribution to children’s interests in the community outside your regular activities.
Colorado Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

Best Doctors in America 2011

Best Doctors in America

Top Doctor in Denver 2012

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 Magazine

5280 “Top Doc” for “Child Abuse Pediatrics” 2013

Named 5280 “Top Doc” in 2010 for “Child Abuse Pediatrics” – selected by Denver metro-area physicians.
5280 “Top Doc” for “Child Abuse Pediatrics”

Kempe Foundation Professional Award 2014

Awarded at the Kempe Foundation Gala on April 26, 2014
Kempe Foundation

5280 “Top Doc” for “Child Abuse Pediatrics” 2015

Named 5280 “Top Doc” in 2010 for “Child Abuse Pediatrics” – selected by Denver metro-area physicians.
5280 Magazine

5280 “Top Doc” for “Child Abuse Pediatrics” 2016

Named 5280 “Top Doc” in 2010 for “Child Abuse Pediatrics” – selected by Denver metro-area physicians.
5280 Magazine