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Children's Hospital Colorado
Colorado Springs
4090 Briargate Pkwy Colorado Springs, CO 80920

719-305-1234

Christine Waasdorp Hurtado, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Board Certified

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  • Position Name

    Associate Professor of Pediatrics

  • Title(s)

    Souther Colorado Executive Faculty Director for Department of Pediatrics

  • Gender

    Female

  • Languages

    English

  • Department

    Professor, Pediatrics-Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

  • Specialty

    Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatrics

  • Primary Clinic Phone

    (719) 305-9030

  • Hospital Affiliations

    Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado Hospital
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Locations

Practice Locations

Children’s Colorado Outpatient Care at Briargate
Colorado Springs
4125 Briargate Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80920

719-305-9000

Children's Hospital Colorado
Colorado Springs
4090 Briargate Pkwy Colorado Springs, CO 80920

719-305-1234

Provider Expertise

Clinical Interest for Patients

My clinical interests are in general gastroenterology including gastroesophageal reflux, celiac disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, constipation, chronic abdominal pain and endoscopic evaluation.


Care Philosophy

I strive to provide wholistic care for my patients and their families. I believe in treating the whole person and work to understand the roles of nutrition and stress on health.


Specialties

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology ( 2011 )
  • Pediatrics ( 2003 )

Conditions & Treatments

  • Symptoms and Manifestations

    Abdominal Pain, Heartburn, Nausea and Vomiting

  • Food, Nutrition and Metabolism

    Nutrition, Obesity

  • Digestive System

    Colonoscopy, Gastroenterology (Stomach, Bowel, General GI Problems), Therapeutic Endoscopy

Interests & Activities

Personal Interests

In my spare time, I enjoy skiing, tennis and playing with my young children


Volunteer Activities

I support Pikes Peak Children's Museum in Colorado Springs, serving on their board of directors from 2011-2014. I am passionate about supporting the education of children and believe a children's museum would significantly contribute to our community.


Education & Training

Medical Schools

MD, University of Vermont College of Medicine (2000)


Undergraduate Schools

BA, Middlebury College (VT) (1994)


Graduate Schools

MSc, University of Colorado Denver (2010)


Internships

National Capital Consortium (Walter Reed) Program (1998)


Residency Program

National Capital Consortium (Walter Reed) Program (2000)


Fellowships

University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (2010)

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Member


National Association Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Hepatologists and Nutritionists, Member


Research & Grants

Research Interests for Patients

My research interests are currently focused on maximizing the use of telehealth and improving medical education.

information for referring providers

Referral Contact Phone

(719) 305-9030

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers

My clinical interests are in general gastroenterology including gastroesophageal reflux, celiac disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, constipation, chronic abdominal pain and endoscopic evaluation.

Research Interest for Referring Providers

My research interests are currently focused on maximizing the use of telehealth and improving medical education.