Joy Hawkins, MD
Professor, Anesthesiology

Clinic 720-848-0000
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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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UCHealth Ambulatory Surgery Center - Cherry Creek Medical Center
100 Cook Street
Suite 500
Denver, CO 80206
720-516-9373
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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 (1985)
Clinical Interest for Patients
My clinical interests include anesthesia for the pregnant patient, and most of my clinical practice occurs in the labor & delivery suite. This includes medical evaluation during pregnancy, anesthetic care of the patient who needs surgery during her pregnancy, pain control during labor, anesthesia for cesarean delivery, and care of the medically complex pregnant woman around the time of her delivery. As an educator, I have focused my teaching career on the education of medical students and residents.

Care Philosophy
I strive to provide the safest evidence-based care for patients requiring or requesting anesthesia.

Personal Interests
In my spare time I enjoy reading fiction and spending time with my husband and daughters.

Volunteer Activities
I am a volunteer with the 9 Health Fair. I am involved in activities at Augustana Lutheran Church.

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine (1981)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, Texas A&M University (TX) (1977)

Internships:
  • St Joseph Hospital Program (1982)

Residency Program:
  • University of Texas at Houston Program, Chief Resident, Anesthesiology (1984)

Fellowships:
  • University of Texas at Houston Program, Critical Care Medicine (1985)
  • Baylor College of Medicine Program, Anesthesiology (1985)

Recognition & Awards

  • Distinguished Service Award, Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (2016)
    The recipient has been a long-standing society member. The recipient made numerous contributions to the Society and has provided exceptional service to the specialty of obstetric anesthesia. In addition the SOAP Board of Directors recognizes the recipient as one who is viewed by the community at large as an exemplary ambassador of obstetric anesthesia.

Professional Memberships

  • American Board of Anesthesiology, Senior Examiner
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists, Delegate from Colorado, member of several committees, and Section Chair for Clinical Care
  • Association of University Anesthetists, Member
  • Colorado Society of Anesthesiologists, Delegate and Past President
  • Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research, Past-Chairman, Board of Directors
  • International Anesthesia Research Society, Emeritus member of the Board of Trustees
  • Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology, Past President and former member of the Board of Directors

Teaching

  • Professor (1992)
    School of Medicine, Anesthesiology

Research & Grants

Research interests for Patients:
My research interests are focused on providing the safest and most efficient, evidence-based anesthesia care of the obstetric patient before, during and after delivery.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
My clinical interests include Obstetrical Anesthesia, General Anesthesia Care, and Graduate Medical Education.

Research Interest for Referring Providers
My research interests are in epidemiology of anesthesia-related maternal mortality and practice styles of obstetric anesthesia. I have been involved in publishing workforce surveys and practice guidelines for obstetric anesthesia.
Office Phone: (720) 333-4550

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