Kim Sawyer, PNP
Sr. Instructor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Clinic (720) 777-2806

Gender: Female
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
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Children's Hospital Colorado - Colorado Springs
4090 Briargate Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719-305-1234
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Hospital Affiliation

Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2009)
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, License (2009)

Conditions & Treatments

Bones, Joints and Muscles
Brain and Nervous System
Rehabilitation Therapy

Clinical Interest for Patients
I am interested in the transitioning process for the pediatric population to the adult setting. I am also interested in new assistive technologies and therapies to maximize function and independence for children with disabilities.

Care Philosophy
I believe in working with families to identify their unique priorities and values. I strive to create an atmosphere of trust and creativity to best serve the patient's and their families needs.

Personal Interests
I love to travel and spent a few years living in Southeast Asia. I enjoy reading and cooking in my spare time.

Education & Training

Graduate Schools:

PNP, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (2009)

Undergraduate Schools:

BSc, University of Colorado - Health Sciences Center (CO) (2004)
BSc, Colorado State University (CO) (1997)

Research & Grants

Research interests for Patients:
Some of research interests include baclofen pump therapy and metabolic expenditure.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I have worked as a certified pediatric nurse practitioner for the Department of Rehabilitation at The Children’s Hospital since May 2009. I work primarily with children with Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, and brain injury. I manage the intrathecal baclofen pump program.

Research Interest for Referring Providers
Some of my research interests include baclofen pump therapy and metabolic expenditure. I am also working on the development of an intrathecal Baclofen database with information that includes complications and catheter tip replacements.
Clinic Phone: (720) 777-2806
Fax Phone: (720) 777-7297