Emily McCourt, MD
Associate Professor, Ophthalmology

Chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology
The Ponzio Family Chair for Pediatric Ophthalmology
Vice Chair of Pediatric Ophthalmology
Clinic (720) 777-2020
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Gender: Female
Languages: English, Spanish
Department, Section/Division: Ophthalmology

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
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Denver Health
777 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204
303-436-6000
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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Ophthalmology, Board Certification (2012)
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus, Specialized Training (2012)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Child and Teen Health
  • Eyes and Vision
  • Eye Disease
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus
  • Surgery
  • Eye and/or Orbital Surgery

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, State University of New York - Buffalo (2007)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BA, University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA) (2000)

Internships:
  • Exempla St Joseph Hospital Program (2008)

Residency Program:
  • University of Colorado, Ophthalmology (2011)

Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus (2012)

Recognition & Awards

  • Honor Award, AAPOS (2022)
  • Patient Family Experience Excellence in Patient Care Award, Children's Hospital Colorado (2017)
    2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

Professional Memberships

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (AOA), Member
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Member
  • American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Member
  • American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS), Member
  • Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Member

Teaching

  • Associate Professor (2012)
    School of Medicine, Ophthalmology
    Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus

Research & Grants

https://www.childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/physicians/m/emily-mccourt/
Grants
  • Developing Evidence-Based Criteria for Initiating Treatment for Neurofibromatoris Type 1 Associated Optic Pathway Glioma (2015)
    Children's Tumor Foundation, The Gilbert Family Neurofibromatosis Institute, $0
  • Study of Binocular Computer Activities for Treatment of Amblyopia (2014)
    Jaeb Center for Health Research, National Eye Institute (NEI), $0
  • Postnatal Growth and Retinopathy of Prematurity (G-ROP) Studies (2012)
    National Eye Institute (NEI), $0

Information for Referring Providers


Clinic Phone: (720) 777-2020

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