Chris Nyquist, MD, MSPH
Professor, Pediatrics-Infectious Diseases

Chief Safety and Epidemiology Officer
Clinic (720) 777-6981
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Gender: Female
Languages: English, Finnish
Department, Section/Division: Pediatrics-Infectious Diseases

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
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Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Board Certification (1997)
  • Pediatrics, Board Certification (1990)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Child and Teen Health
  • Immune System
  • Infections
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Fungal Infections
  • Influenza
  • Pneumonia
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Viral Infections
Clinical Interest for Patients
I am interested in Hospital Epidemiology, Safety and Health Equity.

Public Speaking
Yes

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Michigan Medical School (1987)

Graduate Schools:
  • MSPH, University of Colorado Denver (1997)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, University of Michigan (MI) (1985)

Internships:
  • UCLA Medical Center Program (1988)

Residency Program:
  • UCLA Medical Center Program, Chief Resident, Pediatrics (1991)

Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado, Pediatric Infectious Diseases (1995)

Recognition & Awards

  • Top Doctor-Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 5280 Magazine (2017)
  • Top Doctor-Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Colorado Parent Magazine (2017)
  • Nominee: Award for the Best Manuscript in 2016 in the Category of Assessment, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2016)
    Severe Respiratory Illness associated with a Nationwide Outbreak of Enterovirus D68 in the US (2014): a Descriptive Epidemiological Investigation. Lancet Respir Med 2015;3(11):879-87.
  • Nominee Empirical Outcomes, The Unit Acquired Infections Committee Pediatric Intensive Care Unit., The Sixth Annual Nursing Excellence Awards, Children’s Hospital Colorado (2016)
  • Award for Outstanding Research Article in Biosurveillance: Impact on Field of Biosurveillance, International Society for Disease Surveillance (2015)

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Fellow
  • IDSA, Member
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, Fellow
  • SHEA, Member

Research & Grants

Research interests for Patients:
Dr. Nyquist's scientific interests include immunizations, hospital epidemiology/infection control, patient safety, occupational health and health equity . She is involved in a wide range of teaching activities. In addition, Dr. Nyquist participates in many local, regional, and national committees related to Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Healthcare Epidemiology.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I am interested in Hospital Epidemiology, Safety and Health Equity.

Research Interest for Referring Providers
Dr. Nyquist's scientific interests include immunizations, hospital epidemiology/infection control, patient safety, occupational health and health equity . She is involved in a wide range of teaching activities. In addition, Dr. Nyquist participates in many local, regional, and national committees related to Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Healthcare Epidemiology.
Clinic Phone: (720) 777-6981, (720) 777-6072
Fax Phone: (720) 777-7295