Cristina Wood, MD
Associate Professor, Anesthesiology

Assistant Professor
Medical Director Obstetric Anesthesia Maternal Fetal Care Unit
Obstetric and Fetal Anesthesiologist
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Gender: Female
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Anesthesiology

Practice Locations

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
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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 Fetal Care Center
13123 E 16th Ave, B735
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-4463
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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Anesthesiology, Board Certification
  • ACLS, Certificate (2016)
  • NRP, Certificate (2016)
  • Fetal Anesthesiology, Specialized Training (2013)
  • High Risk Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship, Specialized Training (2012)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Pregnancy and Reproduction
  • High-Risk Pregnancy
  • Maternal and Fetal Health
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Care
Clinical Interest for Patients
I am a fellowship trained high-risk obstetric anesthesiologist who specializes in both high-risk parturients and fetal anomalies. My research focuses on maternal hemodynamics, fetal hemodynamics and fetal cardiac function during obstetric and fetal surgery. In addition, I am responsible for all of the quality and patient safety on both our maternal units at Children's Hospital Colorado and University of Colorado Hospital.

Care Philosophy
My specialty is anesthesiology with focus on high risk pregnancies. My goal is to make my patients comfortable by providing complete anesthesia care. Open communication and collaboration are very important to me and I believe that listening first to all questions and concerns creates a better patient doctor relationship. I have always been passionate about keeping patients comfortable and creating a warm safe environment for patients to heal.

Personal Interests
I am passionate about scuba diving with my family all around the world.

Public Speaking
Yes
I enjoy speaking about obstetric and fetal anesthesiology.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I am a fellowship trained high-risk obstetric anesthesiologist who specializes in both high-risk parturients and fetal anomalies. My research focuses on maternal hemodynamics, fetal hemodynamics and fetal cardiac function during obstetric and fetal surgery. In addition, I am responsible for all of the quality and patient safety on both our maternal units at Children's Hospital Colorado and University of Colorado Hospital.

Research Interest for Referring Providers
I am interested in maternal and fetal safety, in particular maternal morbidity and mortality, as well as fetal neurotoxicity.
Clinic Phone: (720) 848-6709
Fax Phone: (720) 848-7375