Nicole Tartaglia, MD
Professor, Pediatrics-Developmental Pediatrics

Founder & Director, eXtraordinarY Kids Clinic
Director, Denver Fragile X Clinic
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician
Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Clinic (720) 777-6630
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Gender: Female
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Pediatrics-Developmental Pediatrics

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
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Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
Center Affiliations

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Pediatrics - Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Board Certification (2008)
  • Pediatrics, Board Certification (2003,2010)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Brain and Nervous System
  • Child and Teen Health
  • Genetic Conditions and Testing
  • Mental Health and Behavior
Clinical Interest for Patients
Neurodevelopmental Disorders X&Y Chromosome Disorders (Klinefelter syndrome/ XXY, XXYY, Triple X, Turner syndrome, XYY, other sex chromosome disorders) Fragile X syndrome Autism spectrum disorders ADHD Developmental Delay Medication management in children with developmental disabilities, autism, and genetic disorders

Care Philosophy
I strive to provide personalized and respectful care for my patients and their families, with an understanding of the complexities of their medical/genetic conditions, their culture, and their families.

Personal Interests
Outdoor activities in the mountains, Spending time with friends and family

Volunteer Activities
I am involved with many advocacy and support organizations including The XXYY Project, AXYS Association for X&Y Chromosome Variations, and the National Fragile X Foundation.

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2000)

Graduate Schools:
  • MS, University of Colorado Denver (2016)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BA, University of Colorado - Boulder (CO) (1995)

Internships:
  • Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Program (2001)

Residency Program:
  • Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Program, Chief Resident, Pediatrics (2004)

Fellowships:
  • University of California (Davis) Health System Program, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics (2007)

Recognition & Awards

  • 5280 Top Docs Award - Developmental Pediatrics, 5280 Magazine (2020)
  • Top 1% Patient Family Experience Award, Children's Hospital Colorado (2020)
  • Patient-Family Experience Award – 5 Star Award, Children’s Hospital Colorado (2017)
  • J. Cole National Fragile X Clinician of the Year Award, National Fragile X Foundation (2016)
  • Top Docs Award - Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, 5280 [The Denver Magazine] (2016)
  • National Excellence in Healthcare–5 Star Award, Children’s Hospital PRC (2015)
  • National Champion of Hope Nominee – RARE Champion in Medical Care and Treatment, Global Genes Project (2015)
  • Top Docs Award – Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, 5280 [The Denver Magazine] (2015)
  • National Excellence in Healthcare–5 Star Award, Children’s Hospital PRC (2013)
  • Patricia S. Jacobs Lifetime Achievement Award, Klinefelter Syndrome & Associates (AXYS) (2013)
    For development of interdisciplinary eXtraOrdinary Kids Clinic and research in neurodevelopmental disorders
  • K23 Patient Oriented Research Career Development Award, NIH / NINDS (2011)
  • Research Scholar Award, The Children's Hospital Research Institute (2010)
  • Junior Faculty Scholar Award, Western American Federation for Medical Research (2010)
  • Research Scholar Award, The Children's Hospital Research Institute (2009)
  • Young Investigator Award, Society for Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics (2008)

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Fellow
  • Society for Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, Member
  • Society for the Study of Behavioral Phenotypes, Member
  • Western Society for Pediatric Research (WSPR), Member

Teaching

  • Professor (2021)
    School of Medicine, Pediatrics
    Pediatrics - Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics

Research & Grants

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term="Tartaglia N"[Author]
Grants
  • XXYY Syndrome: Health, Mental Health, and Behavior Across the Lifespan (2021)
    The XXYY Project, $0
  • CASCADE: Cannabidiol (CBD) Study for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (2019)
    Colorado Department of Health and Environment, $0
  • The eXtraordinarY Babies Study: Natural History of Health and Neurodevelopment in Infants and Young Children with Sex Chromosome Trisomy (2017)
    NIH / NICHD, $0
  • LEARN Trial: Effects of AFQ056 on Language Learning in Young Children with Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) (2017)
    NIH / NINDS / Neuronext, $0
  • TRIXY Study: Neurodevelopmental Risks in Young Children with an Extra X or Y Chromosome (2017)
    NWO - Leiden University - PI S. van Rijn, $0
  • A Phase II Multi-center, Randomized, Double-Blind, 24-Week, 3-Arm, Parallel Group, Placebo-controlled Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of RO5285119 in Children and Adolescents Age 5-17 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (2017)
    Hoffman-LaRoche, $0
  • Fragile X Biobank (2017)
    National Fragile X Foundation, $0
  • Using Longitudinal Data to Characterize the Natural History of Fragile X Syndrome to Improve Services and Outcomes-Component C-Denver Fragile X Clinic (2015)
    Centers for Disease Control - NCBDDD, $0
  • A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Fixed-Dose Study of NNZ-2566 in Fragile X Syndrome (2014)
    Neuren Pharmaceuticals, $0
  • Psychological and Motor Effects of Testosterone Therapy in Adolescents with Klinefelter Syndrome (2011)
    NIH / NINDS, $
  • A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of the Efficiency, Safety, and Tolerability of STX209 (Arbaclofen) Administered for the Treatment of Social Withdrawal in Adolscents and Adults with Fragile X Syndrome (2011)
    Seaside Therapeutics, $
  • Neuromotor Outcome Measures for Clinical Trials in Fragile X Syndrome (2010)
    FRAXA Research Foundation, $
  • Behavioral Effects of Testosterone Therapy in Klinefelter syndrome and XXYY (2008)
    Society for Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, $
  • eXtraordinarY Kids Clinic Program Support (2008)
    Weckbaugh Foundation, $
  • Psychology, Genes and Hormones in Sex Chromosome Aneuploidy (2007)
    University of Colorado CTRC, Madigan Foundation, Childrens Hospital Colorado Research Institute, $
Research interests for Patients:
Neurodevelopmental Disorders X&Y Chromosome Disorders (Klinefelter syndrome/ XXY, XXYY, Triple X, Turner syndrome, XYY, other sex chromosome disorders) Fragile X syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, anxiety

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Neurodevelopmental Disorders X&Y Chromosome Disorders (Klinefelter syndrome/ XXY, XXYY, Triple X, Turner syndrome, XYY, other sex chromosome disorders) Fragile X syndrome Autism spectrum disorders ADHD Developmental Delay Medication management in children with developmental disabilities, autism, and genetic disorders

Research Interest for Referring Providers
X&Y Chromosome Disorders (Klinefelter syndrome/ XXY, XXYY, Triple X, Turner syndrome, XYY, other sex chromosome disorders) Fragile X syndrome, 22q deletion syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD
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