Joe Grubenhoff, MD
Associate Professor, Pediatrics-Emergency Medicine

Associate Medical Director, Clinical Effectiveness

Clinic (720) 777-6888 (CHCO ED)

Gender: Male
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Pediatrics-Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
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Children's Hospital Colorado South Campus
1811 Plaza Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-478-1234
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Hospital Affiliation

Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties

Pediatrics - Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Board Certification (2011)
Pediatrics, Board Certification (2005)
Advanced Trauma Life Support, Certificate (2005)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Certificate (2002)

Conditions & Treatments

Brain and Nervous System
Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries
Child and Teen Health
Emergency Care

Clinical Interest for Patients
I have a particular interest in the cognitive psychology of human decision-making and its impact on clinical reasoning and patient harm. Improving our understanding of the role of pitfalls in clinical judgment and how these pitfalls systematically and predictably fail diagnosticians is a critical component to improving patient safety.

Care Philosophy
I aim to provide relationship-centered evidence-based care for ill and injured children. Shared decision-making supported by sound medical knowledge and informed by the child and parents' wishes and values is the best way to speed kids to recovery.

Personal Interests
My personal time is spent snowboarding, hiking, road and mountain biking. I also enjoy spending time with my kids and tending to my koi pond.

Education & Training

Medical Schools:

MD, Saint Louis University School of Medicine (2002)

Graduate Schools:

MSc, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (2015)

Undergraduate Schools:

BA, Colorado College (CO) (1997)

Internships:

University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program (2003)

Residency Program:

University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatrics (2005)

Fellowships:

University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatric Emergency Medicine (2009)

Recognition & Awards

5280 Top Doc, 5280 Magazine, (2018)
Recognition by Denver Metro Area peers for providing excellent care
Golden Stethoscope Physical Exam Skills, University of Colorado, (2018)
This award is given by the School of Medicine Foundations of Doctoring Program for displaying excellent physical exam skills.
5280 Top Doc, 5280 Magazine, (2017)
Recognition by Denver Metro Area peers for providing excellent care
Children's Hospital Colorado Medical Staff Provider of the Month, Children's Hospital Colorado Medical Staff Office, (2017)
5280 Top Doc, 5280 Magazine, (2016)
Recognition by Denver Metro Area peers for providing excellent care
5280 Top Doc, 5280 Magazine, (2015)
Recognition by Denver Metro Area peers for providing excellent care
Century Award, Children's Hospital Colorado, (2014)
This award is given to a member of the Children's Hospital Colorado medical staff 5 or fewer years out from training who has made significant contributions to Children's Hospital Colorado.
Excellence in Trauma Physician Award, Children's Hospital Colorado Trauma Program, (2014)
Awarded to a Children's Hospital Colorado physician who has made considerable contributions to trauma care at Children's Hospital Colorado.
5280 Top Doc, 5280 Magazine, (2014)
Recognition by Denver Metro Area peers for providing excellent care
5280 Top Doc, 5280 Magazine, (2013)
Recognition by Denver Metro Area peers for providing excellent care.
Golden Stethoscope - Patient/Physician Communication, University of Colorado, (2011)
This award is given by the School of Medicine Foundations of Doctoring Program for displaying excellent patient/physician communication skills.
Ludwig-Seidel Award, Academic Pediatric Association, (2008)
This award is given for the best research by a pediatric emergency medicine fellow at the annual Pediatric Academic Society Meeting.
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, St. Louis University Beta Chapter, (2002)
This is the national medical honor society recognizing medical students demonstrating scholarship, leadership and professionalism. Members typically represent the top 10% of their graduating class. http://alphaomegaalpha.org/how.html

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Pediatrics, Section of Emergency Medicine (AAP), Fellow, Member
Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine, Member

Teaching

Associate Professor (2016)
School of Medicine, Pediatrics
Diagnostic reasoning, Mild traumatic brain injury/Concussion

Research & Grants

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Grubenhoff+%5Bauthor%5D

Grants

Developing a Diagnostic Error Trigger Tool in ED/UC Settings (2017)
UCD COEPS Grant Program, $15000

Research interests for Patients:
I am interested in improving the management of concussions (mild traumatic brain injury) in children.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I have a particular interest in the cognitive psychology of human decision-making and its impact on clinical reasoning and patient harm. Improving our understanding of the role of heuristics in clinical judgment and how these heuristics systematically and predictably fail diagnosticians is a critical component to improving patient safety.

Research Interest for Referring Providers
I am interested in improving the management of mild traumatic brain injury in children presenting to the ED by understanding barriers to follow-up care and the benefits that care provides.

Clinic Phone: (720) 777-6888 (CHCO ED)
Fax Phone: (720) 777-7126

CV Grubenhoff.Joseph_CV2019.doc

Partners & Affiliates

Contact Us

In An Emergency: Please Dial 911

University of Colorado Medicine (CU Medicine)
http://www.CUmedicine.us/contact-us
Refer a Patient: 720-848-2828
Billing Questions: 303-493-7000

Joe Grubenhoff, MDAssociate Professor, Pediatrics-Emergency Medicine