Leigh Anne Bakel, MD
Associate Professor, Pediatrics-Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Medical Director of Clinical Effectiveness, Director of the Clinical Pathways Program
Clinic (720) 777-5070
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Gender: Female
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Pediatrics-Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
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Children's Hospital Colorado South Campus
1811 Plaza Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-478-1234
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Children's Hospital Colorado North Campus
469 State Highway 7
Broomfield, CO 80023
720-478-5000
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Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Hospital Medicine, Board Certification (2019)
  • Pediatrics, Board Certification (2008)
  • Institute for Healthcare Quality, Safety, and Efficiency, Certificate (2018)
  • Certificate in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, Certificate (2015)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Child and Teen Health
  • Children's Health
  • Pediatric Diseases and Conditions
Clinical Interest for Patients
I am interested in hospital medicine and clinical pathways to reach best outcomes for children: common pediatric illnesses, such as flu and dehydration; infectious diseases of the blood, skin, lungs and kidneys; respiratory illness; chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and asthma; and recovery from surgery or injury.

Care Philosophy
I feel very honored to meet families and children in a very difficult time when their child is sick. I enjoy the relationship I establish with patients and their families in these circumstances, and it is always a joy to see kids get better and go home.

Personal Interests
I enjoy traveling, hiking, skiing, running, and walking my dog, Bandit.

Volunteer Activities
I volunteered for a week in Haiti May 2010 after the earthquake.

Public Speaking
Yes
Clinical Pathway Implementation

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2005)

Graduate Schools:
  • MSc, University of Toronto (2016)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BA, University of Colorado - Boulder (CO) (1999)

Internships:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program (2006)

Residency Program:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatrics (2008)

Fellowships:
  • The Hospital for Sick Children - University of Toronto, Pediatrics (2015)

Recognition & Awards

  • Golden Stethoscope Award, Foundations on Doctoring (2012)
  • Outstanding Clinical Sciences Teacher of the Year, Kaiser Permanente (2010)

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Fellow
  • Council on Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, Implementation Committee Co-Chair
  • Section of Hospital Medicine, Member

Teaching

  • Associate Professor (2008)
    School of Medicine, Pediatrics
    Hospital Medicine

Research & Grants

https://profiles.ucdenver.edu/display/224249
Grants
  • Global Bridges at Mayo Clinic and Pfizer Global Medical Grants-Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs to Address Health Inequities arising from Socioeconomic Disparities (2022)
    Pfizer, $100000
Research interests for Patients:
I am interested in learning how clinical pathways impact patient care and how use of clinical pathways can improve outcomes for children we care for in an equitable way.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I am interested in hospital medicine and clinical pathways to reach best outcomes for children: common pediatric illnesses, such as flu and dehydration; infectious diseases of the blood, skin, lungs and kidneys; respiratory illness; chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and asthma; and recovery from surgery or injury.

Research Interest for Referring Providers
I am interested in studying standards of care in hospital practice and the variation between physicians in treatment of common pediatric illnesses.
Clinic Phone: (720) 777-5070
Fax Phone: (720) 777-7873