Practice Locations

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

720-777-1234

Emily Sweeney, MD

Board Certified

Locations

Practice Locations

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

720-777-1234

Children's Colorado Orthopedic Care
Centennial
9094 E. Mineral Ave Suite 110, Centennial, CO 80112

720-777-1310

Children's Hospital Colorado South Campus
Highlands Ranch
1811 Plaza Drive Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

720-478-1234

Provider Expertise

Clinical Interest for Patients

My clinical interests include treating a variety of sports medicine conditions including sprains, strains, fractures, and concussions. I have a special interest in injury prevention and in caring for gymnasts, especially since I was a former level 10 gymnast and judge for collegiate gymnastics. Although my background is in gymnastics, I also enjoy treating all young athletes so that I can get them back to sport as quickly as possible, but also as safely as possible! This includes making sure we take care of each athlete's injury itself, but also making sure nutrition, sleep, and other stressors are addressed when necessary.


Care Philosophy

I believe it is important to provide open communication with patients and their families. Patients should have full understanding of their diagnoses and the plan of care after a visit, and they should feel welcome to ask questions at the appointment and afterwards. Each patient and his or her family has individual needs, especially based on their sport and unique injury. I want to help each athlete get back to doing what they love, whether that is gymnastics, soccer, dance, tennis, or just being a kid!


Specialties

  • Pediatrics ( 2013 )
  • Pediatric Sports Medicine ( 2014 )

Conditions & Treatments

  • Bones, Joints and Muscles

    Back Pain, Foot and Ankle Injuries and Disorders, Fractures, Hip Injuries and Disorders, Knee Injuries and Disorders, Leg Injuries and Disorders, Shoulder Injuries and Disorders, Spine Injuries, Sprains and Strains

  • Brain and Nervous System

    Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries

  • Spine

    Lumbar disc herniation, Spondylolisthesis, Spondylolysis

  • Wellness and Prevention

    Exercise and Physical Fitness

  • Injuries and Wounds

Interests & Activities

Personal Interests

In my free time, I enjoy all things related to gymnastics, working out, reading non-fiction, and trying new restaurants. I am also trying to become better at skiing and mountain biking. I love spending time with my son, daughter, and husband in Denver and in the mountains!


Volunteer Activities

I am active in outreach education by giving lectures on sports medicine topics, especially for the gymnastics community. I am also the team physician for Elizabeth High School and provide medical coverage for various sports events in the Denver area. I am a medical provider for US Figure Skating and on the board of "Gymnastics Medicine: Education and Research" a non-profit organization that provides evidence-based information for the gymnastics community.


Education & Training

Medical Schools

MD, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (2010)


Undergraduate Schools

BS, University of Missouri (MO) (2006)


Residency Program

Phoenix Children's Hospital/Maricopa Medical Center Program (2013)


Fellowships

Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University Program (2014)

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Member


American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Member


American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM), Member


Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine, Member


US Figure Skating, Member


Research & Grants

Grants

Comparison of Braces for the Treatment of Sever's in Barefoot Athletes (2018)


Research Interests for Patients

My research interests include injury prevention in young athletes with a focus on gymnasts.

information for referring providers

Referral Contact Phone

(720) 777-3101

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers

My clinical interests include treating a variety of sports medicine conditions including sprains, fractures, overuse injuries, and concussions. Based on my background as a level 10 gymnast and judge for collegiate gymnasts, I have a special interest in injury prevention and in caring for gymnasts.

Research Interest for Referring Providers

My research interests include injury prevention in young athletes with a focus on gymnasts.