Cindy Buchanan, PhD
Associate Professor, Psychiatry-Child-CHC

Associate Training Director, Psychology Training
Associate Professor, Psychiatry and Surgery
Clinic (720) 777-6200
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Gender: Female
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Psychiatry-Child-CHC
Surgery

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 Colorado Outpatient Care at Briargate
4125 Briargate Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719-305-9000
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Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Psychology - Behavioral Medicine
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology - Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
  • Urology - Pediatric Urology
  • Psychology
Conditions & Treatments
  • Child and Teen Health
  • Children's Health
  • Infant and Toddler Health
  • Parenting
  • Pediatric Diseases and Conditions
  • Teen Health
  • Mental Health and Behavior
  • Stress
  • Stress Management
  • Wellness and Prevention
Clinical Interest for Patients
In my work with patients and families, my goals are to support children in coping with medical stressors, provide strategies to support resilience, and provide evidence-based behavioral interventions that improve health outcomes.

Care Philosophy
My goal is to help children with complex medical conditions to live their fullest lives. I believe that supporting the psychological well-being of children is a vital component of their medical care and overall health.

Public Speaking
Yes

Education & Training

Graduate Schools:
  • PhD, University of Kansas (2008)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, Baker University (KS) (2002)

Internships:
  • Temple University Hospital Program (2008)

Fellowships:
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program, Psychology (2010)

Professional Memberships

  • American Psychological Association, Member
  • Society for Pediatric Psychology, Member

Research & Grants

Research interests for Patients:
My research focuses on improving quality of life, coping, and adjustment for children with chronic medical conditions.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I am a pediatric psychologist that works with children through the Pediatric Urology, Pediatric Gynecology, and the SOAR clinic at Children's Hospital Colorado. I am actively involved in psychology training at CHCO. My work focuses on adherence to medical treatments, adjustment and coping with medical stressors, and increasing quality of life for children with complex medical conditions.


Clinic Phone: (720) 777-6200
Fax Phone: (720) 777-7311