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UCHealth Hematology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1665 Aurora Ct 2nd Floor, Anschutz Cancer Pavilion, Aurora, CO 80045

720-848-0300

Daniel Ambruso, MD

Pediatrics

Board Certified

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  • Position Name

    Professor, Professor (secondary appointment)

  • Gender

    Male

  • Languages

    English

  • Department

    Clinical Professor, Pediatrics

  • Specialty

    Pediatric Hematology / Oncology, Pediatrics

  • Primary Clinic Phone

    (720) 777-5386

  • Hospital Affiliations

    University of Colorado Hospital, Children's Hospital Colorado
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Locations

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora
13123 East 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045

720-777-1234

UCHealth Hematology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1665 Aurora Ct 2nd Floor, Anschutz Cancer Pavilion, Aurora, CO 80045

720-848-0300

Provider Expertise

Clinical Interest for Patients

I am interested in Qualitative and Quantitative Disorders of Neutrophils, Allo and Autoimmune Disorders of Red Cells and Platelets, General Hematology and Transfusion Medicine.


Specialties

  • Pediatric Hematology / Oncology ( 1978 , 2010 )
  • Pediatrics ( 1978 )

Conditions & Treatments

  • Blood / Lymphatic System

    Bleeding Disorders, Blood Disorders

  • Cancers

Education & Training

Medical Schools

MD, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (1973)


Undergraduate Schools

BS, Georgetown University (DC) (1969)


Internships

Case Western Reserve University (MetroHealth) Program (1973)


Residency Program

Case Western Reserve University (MetroHealth) Program (1976)


Fellowships

National Jewish Medical and Research Center (1979)

University of Colorado (1978)

Professional Memberships

AABB, formerly American Association of Blood Banks , Member


American Pediatric Society (APS), Member


American Society of Hematology, Member


Denver and Colorado Medical Societies , Member


Society for Pediatric Hematology Oncology, Member


Society For Pediatric Research (SPR), Member


Western Society for Pediatric Research (WSPR), Member


Research & Grants

Research Interests for Patients

I am interested in Neutrophil Function in the Following Clinical Groups: Thermal Injury and Trauma Patients; Newborn Patients; Patients with Absence of Specific Granules; Patients with Glycogenosis lb; and Patients with Chronic Granulomatous Disease. I, also, focus on Chronic Transfusion Therapy and Iron Overload in Patients with Chronic Anemia. Additionally, I am interested in Antibody-Mediated Disorders of Platelets and Neutrophils, as well as the Generation of Lysophosphatidylcholines in Stored Blood Components and their relationship to the Pathophysiology of Transfusion Related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI).

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Referral Contact Phone

(720) 777-5386

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers

I am interested in Qualitative and Quantitative Disorders of Neutrophils, Alloimmune and Autoimmune Disorders of Red Cells and Platelets, General Hematology and Transfusion Medicine.

Research Interest for Referring Providers

I am interested in the Respiratory Burst Activity and Bactericidal Activity of Neutrophils and Monocytes. Additionally, I focus on the Priming Mechanisms of Neutrophil Oxidase and the Development of Clinical Models of Excess Inflammation. I, also, concentrate on Blood Component Storage and Pathogen Reduction, as well as the Counting of Residual Leukocytes in Leukoreduced Blood Components. I collaborate with COBE BCT to develop new equipment and systems to separate platelets from whole blood. Additionally, I am interested in Alloimmunization in Response to Red Cell and Platelet Transfusions.