Ellen Roy Elias, MD
Professor, Pediatrics-General Pediatrics

Director, Special Care Clinic
Clinic (720) 777-6739
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Gender: Female
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Pediatrics-General Pediatrics
Pediatrics-Clinical Genetics and Metabolism

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Special Care Clinic
13123 E 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-6739
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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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Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Medical Genetics and Genomics - Clinical Genetics and Genomics (MD), Board Certification (1993,2019)
  • Pediatrics - Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, Board Certification (2001,2011)
  • Pediatrics, Board Certification (1985)
  • Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, Board Certification (2011)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Genetic Conditions and Testing
Clinical Interest for Patients
I am interested in treating children with underlying genetic problems, developmental delay, feeding issues and birth defects. I am particularly interested in caring for patients with Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, chromosome abnormalities such as Down syndrome, and Autism. I am Director of the Ehlers-Danlos Center for Excellence on the Anschutz campus

Care Philosophy
I have been a pediatrician for over 40 years and have devoted my career to caring for children with developmental disabilities and medical complexity. I am proud to be the Medical Director of the Special Care Clinic at Children's Hospital Colorado, where we provide a medical home to children with complex medical issues and support their families in a number of ways.

Personal Interests
I am a violinist and play in the Arapahoe Philharmonic orchestra. I also play chamber music in many different groups

Public Speaking
Yes
I have given a number of lectures on topics including the genetic causes of intellectual disabilities and autism, and Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Disorders.

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, New York University School of Medicine (1980)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BA, Princeton University (NJ) (1976)

Internships:
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Program (1981)

Residency Program:
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Program, Pediatrics (1983)

Fellowships:
  • Children's Hospital (Boston) Program, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (1985)

Recognition & Awards

  • TOP DOC, 5280 magazine (2020)
    Have received it every year since 2009
  • America's Best Physicians, America's Best physicians (2020)
    Have received every year since 2016
  • Career Teaching Scolar Award, Department of Pediatrics (2018)
    The Teaching Scholar Award is given to gifted teachers who have made outstanding contributions to pediatric education throughout their careers.
  • Best Specialty Preceptor, Golden Stethoscope Award, Golden Stethoscope Award from CU School of Medicine, Foundations of Doctoring Program (2013)
  • Nominated for Best Pediatric Preceptor at the Golden Stethoscope Award night, sponsored by, CU School of Medicine, Foundations of Doctoring Curriculum (2012)
  • Nominated for Best Role Model, Golden Stethoscope Award, CU School of Medicine, Foundations of Doctoring Curriculum (2011)
  • Teaching Award for Favorite Clinical Correlate for Down Syndrome and Prader-Willi lectures, CU School of Medicine Class of 2014 (2011)
  • Citation, AAP (2011)
    in recognition of distinguished service rendered as a member of the Executive Committee of the Council on Children with Disabilities 2003-2010

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatrics, Fellow
  • American College of Medical Genetics, Fellow
  • American Society of Human Genetics, Member
  • Society for Developmental Pediatrics, member

Research & Grants

Research interests for Patients:
My research involves clinical management of children with Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome. I have a new small grant from the NIH to look at adding Cholic acid to the treatment regimen which will begin in 2021. I have developed a new center for caring for patients with EDS, and there will be research efforts associated with this work.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I am interested in treating children with underlying genetic disorders, both helping to diagnose the underlying problem and then managing the complex medical issues which are seen. I am interesting in patients with Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome, a disorder I have been treating since 1993, when I was one of the discoverers of the cause of this complex disorder. I am also interested in caring for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder who have a variety of other medical diagnoses. I have an interest in caring for patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and a new Center of Excellence for patients with Ehlers-Danlos was opened in Nov 2019.

Research Interest for Referring Providers
My research involves clinical management of children with Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome. I participated in a CDC funded project called SEED, which evaluated dysmorphic features in patients with autism. Several papers from the analyses of this study were published in 2020. I am collaborating with Dr Dennis Roop at the Gates center for Regenerative Medicine, on a project looking at Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
Clinic Phone: (720) 777-6739
Fax Phone: (720) 777-7347

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