Christy Smith-Anderson, MD
Associate Professor, Pediatrics-Infectious Diseases

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Clinic (720) 777-6981 (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
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Gender: Female
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Pediatrics-Infectious Diseases

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

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases (2017)
  • Pediatrics, Board Certification (2011)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Child and Teen Health
  • Pediatric Diseases and Conditions
  • Infections
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Fungal Infections
  • Influenza
  • Pneumonia
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Viral Infections
  • Kawasaki Disease
Clinical Interest for Patients
I am interested in pediatric infectious diseases, including common infections such as osteomyelitis, pneumonia, and skin infections. I have a special interest in caring for children who are HIV-infected or HIV-exposed.

Care Philosophy
I was drawn to pediatrics because it allows me to develop rewarding relationships with my patients and families. I strive to practice evidence-based medicine while treating patients and their families as integral members of the health care team.

Volunteer Activities
I volunteer every year at Roundup River Ranch, a summer camp that gives kids with serious illnesses the chance to have fun and experience the great outdoors.

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Florida College of Medicine (2008)

Graduate Schools:
  • MSc, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (2017)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, University of Florida (FL) (2004)

Residency Program:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatrics (2011)

Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado, Pediatric Infectious Diseases (2016)

Professional Memberships

  • Infectious Diseases Society of America, member
  • Pediatric Infectious Disease Society, member

Research & Grants

Grants
  • “Epidemiology and Predictors of Respiratory Infection in HIV-Exposed, Uninfected Infants” (2017)
    IMPAACT Early Career Investigator Mentored Research Award, $100000
Research interests for Patients:
My research focuses on pediatric HIV infection, the prevention of transmission of HIV from mother to child, and the immune consequences of HIV exposure.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I am interested in pediatric infectious diseases, including common infections such as osteomyelitis, pneumonia, and skin infections. I have a special interest in caring for children who are HIV-infected or HIV-exposed.

Research Interest for Referring Providers
My research focuses on pediatric HIV infection, the prevention of transmission of HIV from mother to child, and the immune consequences of HIV exposure.
Clinic Phone: (720) 777-6981 (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
Fax Phone: (720) 777-7295