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Kathryn Wells, MD
Associate Professor, Pediatrics-Child Abuse / Neglect
Clinic Phones:
720-944-3747, 720-777-6919
Specialties:
Pediatrics, Child Abuse Pediatrics
Locations:
Denver - Denver Health, Aurora - Children's Hospital Colorado
General Information
Gender: Female
Language:
English
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, Creighton University School of Medicine (1993)
MD, Creighton University School of Medicine (1993)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, Carroll College (MT) (1989)
BS, Carroll College (MT) (1989)
Residency Program
Creighton University/University of Nebraska Program, Pediatrics (1996)
Creighton University/University of Nebraska Program, Pediatrics (1996)
Fellowships
University of Colorado (Children’s Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatrics - Child Abuse Pediatrics (2003)
University of Colorado (Children’s Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatrics - Child Abuse Pediatrics (2003)
Specialty Information
Specialties
Pediatrics, Board Certification (1996)
Pediatrics - Child Abuse Pediatrics, Board Certification (2009)
Pediatrics, Board Certification (1996)
Pediatrics - Child Abuse Pediatrics, Board Certification (2009)
Practice Locations
Hospital Affiliation
Children's Hospital Colorado
Denver Health Medical Center
Children's Hospital Colorado
Denver Health Medical Center
Clinical Locations
Denver Health
777 Bannock Street
Denver, CO 80204
303-436-6000
Website
Children's Hospital Colorado
13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
800-624-6553
Appointments: 720-777-1234
Website
Denver Health
777 Bannock Street
Denver, CO 80204
303-436-6000
Website
Children's Hospital Colorado
13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
800-624-6553
Appointments: 720-777-1234
Website
Job Titles
Academic - Associate Professor
Academic - Associate Professor
Recognition & Awards
National Center on Substance and Child Welfare,
National Collaborative Leadership Award
(2007)
Presented by Sharon Amatetti, MPH, Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) on February 2, 2007.
Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Department of Health and Human Services (DDHS), 2007 Commissioner’s Award (2007)
Presented to an individual from each State and Territory who has made a significant contribution to the field of child maltreatment research or practice and has inspired others to join this crucial endeavor
American Academy of Pediatrics, Special Achievement Award (2008)
Awarded for "distinguished service and dedication to the mission and goals of the academy for developing a Healthy Tomorrows project that creates a medical home for children in foster care in metro Denver".
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Colorado Advocate of the Year (2009)
Presented by Colorado CASA Board on October 16, 2009
5280 Magazine, 5280 “Top Doc” for “Child Abuse Pediatrics” (2010)
Named 5280 “Top Doc” in 2010 for “Child Abuse Pediatrics” – selected by Denver metro-area physicians.
5280 Magazine, Top Doctor in Denver (2012)
Voted a 5280 best doctor by my peers in response to the question, "Which physician would you trust to treat you and your family?"
Presented by Sharon Amatetti, MPH, Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) on February 2, 2007.
Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Department of Health and Human Services (DDHS), 2007 Commissioner’s Award (2007)
Presented to an individual from each State and Territory who has made a significant contribution to the field of child maltreatment research or practice and has inspired others to join this crucial endeavor
American Academy of Pediatrics, Special Achievement Award (2008)
Awarded for "distinguished service and dedication to the mission and goals of the academy for developing a Healthy Tomorrows project that creates a medical home for children in foster care in metro Denver".
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Colorado Advocate of the Year (2009)
Presented by Colorado CASA Board on October 16, 2009
5280 Magazine, 5280 “Top Doc” for “Child Abuse Pediatrics” (2010)
Named 5280 “Top Doc” in 2010 for “Child Abuse Pediatrics” – selected by Denver metro-area physicians.
5280 Magazine, Top Doctor in Denver (2012)
Voted a 5280 best doctor by my peers in response to the question, "Which physician would you trust to treat you and your family?"
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Pediatrics
- Fellow
Colorado Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics - Vice President
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children - Member
The Ray Helfer Society - Scholar Member
International Professional Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect - Member
AAP Section on Child Abuse and Neglect - Member
AAP Section on Adoption and Foster Care - Member
Colorado Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics - Vice President
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children - Member
The Ray Helfer Society - Scholar Member
International Professional Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect - Member
AAP Section on Child Abuse and Neglect - Member
AAP Section on Adoption and Foster Care - Member
Research & Grants
$1.15 million -
HHS, ACF, Children's Bureau
Colorado Systems Integration Model for Infants
(2005)
$250,000 - HRSA, MHCB, Healthy Tomorrows Growing Connections for Kids (2007)
$250,000 - HRSA, MHCB, Healthy Tomorrows Growing Connections for Kids (2007)
Information for Referring Providers
Hospital Affiliation
Children's Hospital Colorado
Denver Health Medical Center
Children's Hospital Colorado
Denver Health Medical Center
Clinical Locations: Denver - Denver Health, Aurora - Children's Hospital Colorado
Clinic Phones: 720-944-3747, 720-777-6919
Fax Phone: 720-777-7253
