Chris Nyquist, MD, MSPH
Professor, Pediatrics-Infectious Diseases

Chief Epidemiology Officer
Clinic (720) 777-6981
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Gender: Female
Languages: English, Finnish
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, Board Certification (1997)
  • Pediatrics, Board Certification (1990)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Child and Teen Health
  • Immune System
  • Infections
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Fungal Infections
  • Influenza
  • Pneumonia
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Viral Infections
Clinical Interest for Patients
I am interested in Healthcare Epidemiology/ Infection Prevention and Control, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, and safe healthcare for all.

Public Speaking
Yes

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Michigan Medical School (1987)

Graduate Schools:
  • MSPH, University of Colorado Denver (1997)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, University of Michigan (MI) (1985)

Internships:
  • UCLA Medical Center Program (1988)

Residency Program:
  • UCLA Medical Center Program, Chief Resident, Pediatrics (1991)

Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado, Pediatric Infectious Diseases (1995)

Recognition & Awards

  • SHEA Pediatric Scholarship Award, Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (2024)
    in recognition of her contributions to the field of pediatric infection prevention and healthcare epidemiology.
  • Top Doctor-Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 5280 Magazine (2017)
  • Top Doctor-Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Colorado Parent Magazine (2017)
  • Nominee: Award for the Best Manuscript in 2016 in the Category of Assessment, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2016)
    Severe Respiratory Illness associated with a Nationwide Outbreak of Enterovirus D68 in the US (2014): a Descriptive Epidemiological Investigation. Lancet Respir Med 2015;3(11):879-87.
  • Nominee Empirical Outcomes, The Unit Acquired Infections Committee Pediatric Intensive Care Unit., The Sixth Annual Nursing Excellence Awards, Children’s Hospital Colorado (2016)
  • Award for Outstanding Research Article in Biosurveillance: Impact on Field of Biosurveillance, International Society for Disease Surveillance (2015)

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Fellow
  • IDSA, Fellow
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, Fellow
  • SHEA, Member

Research & Grants

Research interests for Patients:
My scientific interests include hospital epidemiology/infection control, immunizations, occupational health, global health, and safe healthcare for all. I am involved in a wide range of teaching activities and I participate in many local, regional, and national committees related to Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Healthcare Epidemiology.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I am interested in Healthcare Epidemiology/ Infection Prevention and Control, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, and safe healthcare for all.

Research Interest for Referring Providers
My scientific interests include hospital epidemiology/infection control, immunizations, occupational health, global health, and safe healthcare for all. I am involved in a wide range of teaching activities and I participate in many local, regional, and national committees related to Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Healthcare Epidemiology.
Clinic Phone: (720) 777-6981, (720) 777-6072
Fax Phone: (720) 777-7295