Jennifer L. Woods, MD, MEd, MS, FAAP
Professor, Pediatrics-Adolescent Medicine

Professor of Pediatrics
Medical Director, Adolescent Medicine
Clinic 720-777-6131
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Gender: Female
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Pediatrics-Adolescent Medicine

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Adolescent Medicine
860 N Potomac Cir
Aurora, CO 80011
720-777-6131
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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 - Adolescent Medicine, Board Certification (2008)
  • Pediatrics, Board Certification (2003,2013)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Child and Teen Health
  • Teen Health
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Dizziness and Vertigo
  • Mental Health and Behavior
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Stress
  • Primary Care
  • Substance Abuse
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Symptoms and Manifestations
  • Chronic Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Women's Health
  • Women's Health - Adolescent Reproductive Health - Adolescent Gynecology
  • Women's Health - Contraception
  • Women's Health - Gynecologic and Obstetric Infections
Clinical Interest for Patients
As an adolescent medicine physician, I have many interests for the care of teens including primary care, contraception and women's health issues, mental health and eating disorders, and POTS (especially patients with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome).

Care Philosophy
Adolescents have a lot to say, and I strive to listen to them carefully while providing the best medical care for them as a patient and as a person.

Personal Interests
I enjoy cooking, playing with my Aussie and border collie, and spending time with family.

Public Speaking
Yes

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine (2000)

Graduate Schools:
  • MEd, University of Cincinnati (2018)
  • MS, Indiana University (2005)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, Wake Forest University (NC) (1996)

Residency Program:
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Program, Pediatrics (2003)

Fellowships:
  • Indiana University School of Medicine Program, Adolescent Medicine (2006)

Recognition & Awards

  • Educator of the Year, University of Arkansas Department of Pediatrics (2010)

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Member
  • North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG), Secretary
  • Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM), Member

Research & Grants

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term="Woods JL"[Author]
Research interests for Patients:
I am interested in research to learn the best education techniques and communication styles with patients. I also do work with adolescent reproductive and sexual health (particularly focused in the area of men's health) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), especially patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and hypermobility.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
As an adolescent medicine physician, I have many interests for the care of teens including primary care, contraception and women's health issues, mental health and eating disorders, and POTS (especially patients with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome).

Research Interest for Referring Providers
My research interests are primarily in medical education with particular interest in medical student and resident learning, self-efficacy and communication with patients, as well as sexual behaviors of adolescents with particular focus on gynecology and contraception. I have an additional interest in transition medicine and preparing patients for adult models of patient care
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