Faculty Directory

Phillipe Abreu MD

Assistant Professor

Transplant Surgery

Shannon N Acker MD

Associate Professor of Surgery Trauma Medical Director

Pediatric Surgery Specialty: Pediatric General Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��, Children's Hospital �鶹��ý�� (�鶹��ý�� Springs)

Megan A Adams MD, FACS

Associate Professor of Surgery

Transplant Surgery Specialty: Transplant Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Muhammad Aftab MD, FACC

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital, Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital

Lacey Aghazarian PA-C

Instructor

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Highlands Ranch Hospital, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital (UCH)

Gretchen M Ahrendt MD

Professor of Surgery Director, Diane Thompson O'Connor Breast Center

Surgical Oncology Anschutz Medical Campus, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital, Cherry Creek Medical Center, Highlands Ranch Hospital

Steven A Ahrendt MD, FACS

Professor of Surgery Director, Cytoreductive Surgery/HIPEC Program

Surgical Oncology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Maria Albuja-Cruz MD

Associate Professor of Surgery

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Kristen Alix MS, AGACNP-BC, ANP-BC, CVN

Senior Instructor

Vascular Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Mohammed H Al-Musawi MD

Research Instructor (03/2020 to 11/2023)

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Daniel Amici PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant

Transplant Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Rachel Anthony CPNP

Instructor Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Danielle Aquila CPNP-AC

Instructor Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Laura Archambeau NP-C

Instructor

Cardiothoracic Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Zachary Asher MHS, PA-C

Assistant Professor of Surgery Co-Director of Faculty Health & Engagement for APPs

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Jessica Asherin PA-C

Instructor, Surgery (Urology) Practice Administrator, CU Urology - South Denver

Urology UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

Brandi Axford PNP-AC

Instructor

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý�� (�鶹��ý�� Springs)

Yanik Bababekov MD, MPH

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Transplant Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Thomas Bak MD

Associate Professor of Surgery

Transplant Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Alison Barker PA-C

Senior Instructor

Cardiothoracic Surgery UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Carlton Barnett MD, FACS

Professor of Surgery, Chief, Surgical Oncology, Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center

Surgical Oncology Veterans Administration Medical Center (VA)

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Al Barqawi MD, FRCS

Professor of Surgery, Surgery (Urology)

Urology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

John F Bealer MD

Professor, Administrative Lead, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital �鶹��ý�� - �鶹��ý�� Springs

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Ellise Bechler PA-C, MPAS, MPH

Instructor

Highlands Ranch Hospital, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital (UCH)

Erica Becker PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant, Sarcoma Multidisciplinary Clinic

Surgical Oncology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Adriana Behr RN, CPNP

Instructor, Surgery (Urology)

Urology Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Bryon Bhagwandin PhD

Assistant Research Professor

Transplant Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Elisa H Birnbaum MD

Professor of Surgery

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Colorectal Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Andrea Bischoff MD

Professor of Surgery Director, International Center for Colorectal and Urogenital Care | Ponzio Family Chair for Colorectal Pediatric Surgery

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Jacob "Jake" Blackmer PA-C

Instructor

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Caitlin Blaine PA-C

Assistant Professor

Cardiothoracic Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Brittany Blass PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Burn Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

David P Bliss Jr. MD, MBA, FACS, FAAP

Associate Professor of Surgery

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý�� (�鶹��ý�� Springs)

Shelley Brake-Trinh PA-C

Instructor

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Marian Brinkman PA-C, MPAS

Instructor

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Deena Nicole Brosi PhD, MPH

Research Instructor

Transplant Surgery

Cindy L Buchanan PhD

Associate Professor of Surgery and Psychiatry Associate Training Director, Psychology Training, Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Urology Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Clay Cothren Burlew MD, FACS

Professor of Surgery Program Director, Surgical Critical Care and TACS Fellowships, Director, Trauma & Acute Care Surgery Fellowship

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Trauma and Acute Care Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Terra Busse PA-C

Instructor

Michael Cain MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital, Veterans Administration Medical Center (VA)

Brian Caldwell MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery (Urology)

Urology Children's Hospital �鶹��ý�� (�鶹��ý�� Springs)

David N Campbell MD

Professor of Surgery

Cardiothoracic Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Jeff Campbell MD

Professor, Surgery (Urology)

Urology Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Eric M Campion MD, FACS

Assistant Professor of Surgery

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Denver Health

Nina Casanova MD

Senior Instructor, Surgery (Urology)

Urology CU Urology — Cherry Creek Medical Center, UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Akshay Pratap Chauhan MD, MCh

Associate Professor of Surgery

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Specialty: Bariatric Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Shannon Cheuvront PA-C, MS, MPAS

Instructor, Surgery (Urology)

Urology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Rashikh Choudhury MD

Assistant Transplant Surgeon

Specialty: Transplant Surgery

Nicole Christian MD, MSCS

Assistant Professor of Surgery Associate Program Director, General Surgery Residency

Surgical Oncology Specialty: Breast Surgery Anschutz Medical Campus, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital, Cherry Creek Medical Center, UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

Keri Clark PA-C

Instructor, Surgery (Urology)

Urology UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

Joseph C Cleveland Jr. MD

Professor of Surgery, Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Fred and Carol Grover Endowed Chair in Surgery Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs

Cardiothoracic Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Mitchell Jay Cohen MD

Professor of Surgery Associate Vice Chair of Basic & Translational Research

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Daniel Connolly PA-C

Senior Instructor

Cardiothoracic Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Kendra Conzen MD

Associate Professor of Surgery

Transplant Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Kristine Corkum MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Nicholas Cost MD

Associate Professor, Surgery (Urology)

Urology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital, Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Caroline Credille PNP

Instructor Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Michael Cripps MD, MSCS, FACS

Associate Professor of Surgery Director of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Trauma and Acute Care Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Teren Culbertson PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Elizabeth David MD, MAS

Associate Professor of Surgery Co-Director of Faculty Health & Engagement

Cardiothoracic Surgery UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital, Veterans Administration Medical Center (VA)

Vanessa De Assis PA-C

Instructor

Urology Highlands Ranch Hospital, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital (UCH)

Luis De La Torre MD

Associate Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics Assistant Director, International Center for Colorectal and Urogenital Care

Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Marco Del Chiaro MD, PhD, FACS

Professor of Surgery Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology, Clinical Director, Hepatopancreatobiliary Program

University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Chris Derderian MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery The Sandy Wolf Chair in Maternal Fetal Surgery

Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Austin DeRosa MD

Senior Instructor, Surgery (Urology)

UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

Kelly Dever NP

Instructor

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Elizabeth Devine PA-C

Senior Instructor

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Samantha Deyoung PA-C

Instructor

Cardiothoracic Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

José Diaz-Miron

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

John Dodge PA-C, MPAS

Instructor

Urology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Sara Douglass PA-C, MPAS

Instructor

Plastic and Reconstructuve Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Emily Downs MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Lindsay Dyer-Kindy PA-C

Senior Instructor

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��, Children's Hospital �鶹��ý�� (�鶹��ý�� Springs), University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Katie Egan MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery Director of Clinical Research, Director of Quality & Safety

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Anschutz Medical Campus, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital, UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

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Brian Erdmann PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant

Transplant Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Mitchell Erickson PA-C, MS

Instructor

Cardiothoracic Surgery UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Joanna Etra MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Trauma and Acute Care Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Starla Eubanks CPNP-AC

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý�� (�鶹��ý�� Springs), Urgent and Outpatient Specialty Care at Briargate, �鶹��ý�� Springs

Linda Fernekes PA-C

Instructor

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Nicole Ferreri PA-C

Instructor

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Stephanie Fingland DNP, CPNP

Instructor Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Christina A Finlayson MD, FACS

Professor of Surgery

Surgical Oncology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Brian Flynn MD

Professor, Surgery (Urology)

Urology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Brooke French MD

Associate Professor of Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Anschutz Medical Campus, Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

View Brooke French's Research

David A Fullerton MD

Professor of Surgery John T. M. Wright Endowed Chair in Heart Valve Surgery

University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Lauren Funk PA-C

Instructor

Cardiothoracic Surgery UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Amanda Galvin PA-C

Instructor

Nicole Garduno PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant

Surgical Oncology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Courtney Lynn Gargasz PA-C

Instructor, Physician Assistant Colorectal Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic Coordinator

Surgical Oncology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Cameron Gibson MD, FACS

Assistant Professor of Surgery

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Ana Gleisner MD, PhD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Surgical Oncology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Jennifer Goode PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant

Surgical Oncology Breast Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital, UCHealth Cherry Creek Medical Center, UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

Michael J. V. Gordon MD

Associate Professor of Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Brooke Greenberg NP

Instructor, Surgery (Urology)

Urology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Han Grewal MD, FACS, MBA

Associate Professor of Surgery

Transplant Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Mark Greyson MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��, Denver Health, UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

View Mark Greyson's Research

Frederick L Grover MD

Professor Emeritus

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Douglas Haase PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý�� (�鶹��ý�� Springs); Urgent and Outpatient Specialty Care at Briargate, �鶹��ý�� Springs

Carly Ham PA-C

Instructor

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Mona Hamermesh PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant

Surgical Oncology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital, UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

Blair Hamner MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Surgical Oncology UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central - �鶹��ý�� Springs

Holly Harges PA-C, MPAS

Instructor, Surgery (Urology)

Urology CU Urology — Cherry Creek Medical Center, UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Kelly Harris MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery, Surgery (Urology)

Marisa Harris PA-C

Instructor

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Kristy L Hawley MD, MPH

Assistant Professor of Surgery

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Trauma and Acute Care Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Caitlin Hegarty CPNP-AC/PC

Instructor Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Kelsey Heil AGACNP-BC

Instructor

Cardiothoracic Surgery UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Julie L Henderson FNP-BC

Instructor

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Shon B Hernandez AGACNP-BC

Instructor Nurse Practitioner

Surgical Oncology UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Madison Hexter PA-C

Instructor

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Ty Higuchi MD, PhD

Associate Professor of Surgery Assistant Medical Student Director

Urology Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Lauren (Becky) R S Hill CPNP-PC/AC

Instructor Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Jonathan Hills-Dunlap MD, MPH

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Jordan R H Hoffman MD, MPH

Associate Professor of Surgery Surgical Director of Heart/Lung Transplantation, ECMO, and CTEPH Programs

Cardiothoracic Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Haley Hogberg PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant

Transplant Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Kathryn Hoidal NP

Instructor

Cardiothoracic Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Kelly Hoose PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Christene A Huang PhD

Professor of Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Transplant Surgery

View Christene Huang's Research

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Jeffrey N Huber PA-C

Instructor

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Trauma and Acute Care Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Juan-Pablo Idrovo MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Matt L Iorio MD

Professor of Surgery Co-Director, Hand Surgery, Co-Director, Extremity Microsurgical Reconstruction

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Denver Health, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

View Matt Iorio's Research

Donald L Jacobs MD, MS, DFSVS

Michael W. Dunaway Professor of Surgery Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery, Director, Comprehensive Aortic Program

Vascular Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital, CU Medicine Vascular Surgery, UCHealth Cherry Creek Medical Center

James Jaggers MD

Professor of Surgery Barton-Elliman Chair and Chief of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Children's Hospital of �鶹��ý��

Cardiothoracic Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Kshama Jaiswal MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery Associate Program Director, General Surgery Residency

Surgical Oncology Denver Health, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Guy Jensen MD, MPH

Assistant Professor Professor

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Whitney Jenson MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Trauma and Acute Care Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Jennie Johnson PA-C

Senior Instructor Physician Assistant, Colon and Peritoneal Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic

Surgical Oncology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Barbie Jones FNP-C, RNFA

Instructor

Cardiothoracic Surgery UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Benjamin T Jones MPAS, PA-C

Senior Instructor

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Edward Jones MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Specialty: GI, Trauma and Endocrine Surgery Veterans Administration Medical Center (VA)

Marklyn Jones MD

Associate Professor, Surgery (Urology)

Highlands Ranch Specialty Care Center - Urology and Urologic Oncology

Teresa Jones MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Specialty: GI, Trauma and Endocrine Surgery Veterans Administration Medical Center (VA)

Christy Kaczmarek PA-C, MPH, MMSc

Instructor Physician Assistant

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý�� (�鶹��ý�� Springs); Urgent and Outpatient Specialty Care at Briargate, �鶹��ý�� Springs

Christodoulos Kaoutzanis MD

Associate Professor of Surgery Director of Breast Reconstruction

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Anschutz Medical Campus, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital, UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, Cherry Creek Medical Center

View Christodoulos Kaoutzanis's Research

Bruce Kaplan MD

Professor of Medicine and Surgery Medical and Scientific Director, �鶹��ý�� Center for Transplant Care, Research and �鶹��ý�� (CCTCARE)

Transplant Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

View Bruce Kaplan's Research

Elhum Karimkhani AGACNP-BC, MSPH

Instructor Nurse Practitioner

Transplant Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Fritz M Karrer MD

Professor Emeritus

Pediatric Surgery, Transplant Surgery, Emeritus Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Maura Keal PNP-AC

Instructor

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Marguerite Kelher MS

Research Instructor

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery

Lindsay Kelly PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant

Transplant Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Peter T Kennealey MD, FACS

Professor of Surgery, Shawn and Crystal Osthoff Professor of Kidney Transplantation Surgical Director, Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation, Director of Vascular Access Surgery Program

Transplant Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital, Veterans Administration Medical Center (VA), UCHealth Cherry Creek North Surgery Center

Taryn Ketels AgAC-NP

Instructor

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Alexis Keyworth PA-C

Assistant Professor

Cardiothoracic Surgery

David Y Khechoyan MD

Associate Professor of Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

View David Khechoyan's Research

Katherine Klingenberg PA-C

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Transplant Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Richele Koehler DMSc, PA-C

Assistant Professor

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Amber D Kohler NP-C

Instructor Nurse Practitioner; Lead APP, Burn Surgery

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Burn Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Marguerite Korber NP

Instructor, Surgery (Urology)

Urology Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Elizabeth J Kovacs PhD

Professor of Surgery, Director, Burn Research Vice Chair of Research, Department of Surgery

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Burn Surgery

Janet E Baack Kukreja MD, MPH

Assistant Professor of Surgery Assistant Medical Student Director

Urology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Ann Kulungowski MD

Associate Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics Surgical Director of the Vascular Malformation and Tumor Center

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Jonathan Lale PA

Instructor

Urology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital (UCH)

Kate E Laramie MHS, PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Burn Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Claire Law PA-C

Instructor

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Ashley Leestma PA-C

Instructor

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��, Denver Health, UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Abigail Leon PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Bing Li MD

Assistant Research Professor

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Conor Linehan NP

Instructor

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Anna Linton PA-C, MMS

Instructor Physician Assistant

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Lauren Lipes DNP, AGACNP-BC

Instructor Nurse Practitioner

Transplant Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Granville Lloyd MD

Associate Professor, Surgery (Urology) Director of Robotic surgery, Rocky Mountain Regional VA

Urology Veterans Administration Medical Center (VA)

Philip Logan PA-C

Instructor

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Sarah Longyhore PA-C, MMS

Senior Instructor

Cardiothoracic Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Rocio Lopez Moscoso MS, MPH

Research Instructor

Transplant Surgery

Kristen M Lowe DDS, MS

Associate Professor of Surgery Director, Craniofacial Orthodontics Programs

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

View Kristen Lowe's Research

Frankie Macri PA-C

Instructor

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Yanique Madonna PA-C

Instructor, Surgery (Urology)

Urology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

John Malamon PhD

Assistant Research Professor

Transplant Surgery

Emily A Malgor MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Vascular Surgery UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

Rafael D Malgor MD

Professor of Surgery Director, Robert B. Rutherford Fellowship in Vascular Surgery

Vascular Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital, CU Medicine Vascular Surgery

Umida Malikova AGACNP-BC, APRN, CNP, MSN

Transplant Surgery Nurse Practitioner

Transplant Surgery

Anna Malykhina PhD

Professor, Surgery (Urology)

Urology

Paul Maroni MD

Associate Professor, Surgery (Urology) Clinical Director of Urological Oncology Clinic

Urology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Megan Marsh MPAS, PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant, Esophageal and Gastric Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic

Surgical Oncology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Aaron Marshall MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Trauma and Acute Care Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Hannah Martin PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

David Mathes MD, FACS

Professor of Surgery Chief, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Anschutz Medical Campus, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital, Cherry Creek Medical Center, Highlands Ranch Hospital

View David Mathes's Research

Jon Matsumura MD

Professor of Surgery

Vascular Surgery UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Courtney Matter MPA, PA-C

Senior Instructor

Cardiothoracic Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Martin McCarter MD, FACS

Professor of Surgery Vice Chair of Strategic Planning and Program Development

Surgical Oncology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Erin McIntyre PA-C, MPH

Senior Instructor

Cardiothoracic Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Robert McIntyre Jr MD, FACS

Professor of Surgery, Chief, Division of GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Vice Chair of Finance

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Cory McLaughlin MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��, Children's Hospital �鶹��ý�� (�鶹��ý�� Springs), Urgent and Outpatient Specialty Care at Briargate (�鶹��ý�� Springs)

Kevin McLean PA

Instructor Physician Assistant

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Rachel H McMahan PhD

Assistant Research Professor

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery

Shane McNevin MD

Associate Professor of Surgery

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Colorectal Surgery UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Rachel McPherson PA-C

Instructor

Vascular Surgery UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Randall B Meacham MD

Professor of Surgery, Chief, Division of Urology Executive Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs and Quality

Urology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Sean Meehan PA-C

Instructor

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Robert A Meguid MD, MPH, FACS

Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Associate Vice Chair of Clinical Research, Stan & Mary Ellen Cope Family Endowed Chair in Thoracic Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Steffen Meiler MPAS, PA-C

Instructor

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Nora Metz NP

Senior Instructor

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Nina Mikkilineni MD

Assistant Professor, Surgery (Urology)

Urology Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Brian Miller PA-C

Instructor, Surgery (Urology)

Urology Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Monique L Minter DMSc, PA-C

Instructor

Cardiothoracic Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Breana Mitchell NP

Instructor, Surgery (Urology)

Urology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

John D Mitchell MD

Professor of Surgery Courtenay C. & Lucy P. Davis Endowed Chair in Surgical Thoracic Oncology

Cardiothoracic Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Max Mitchell MD

Professor of Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Sanchayita Mitra MS

Research Instructor

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery

Paul Montero MD, FACS

Associate Professor of Surgery Assistant Residency Director

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Ernest "Gene" E Moore MD

Professor of Surgery Vice Chair of Trauma and Critical Care Research

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Denver Health

John T Moore MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Veterans Administration Medical Center (VA)

Robyn Moore MPH, PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Jeffrey Morrison MD

Assistant Professor, Surgery (Urology)

Department of Surgery

Alex Morton MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Specialty: General Surgery Denver Health

Steven L Moulton MD

Professor of Surgery, Associate Trauma Medical Director

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Benedetto Mungo MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Surgical Oncology Specialty: Complex General Surgical Oncology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Colleen Murphy MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Surgical Oncology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital, Lone Tree Breast Center, Cherry Creek Medical Center

Quintin W O Myers PhD

Research Instructor

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery

Nalu Navarro-Alvarez MD, PhD

Assistant Professor

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Mark Nehler MD

Professor of Surgery Vice Chair of �鶹��ý�� for Surgery, Director, General Surgery Residency Program

Vascular Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Nicole Newman MPAS, PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Shanna Newman RN

Senior Instructor

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Phuong Nguyen MD, FACS, FAAP

Professor of Surgery, Section Chief of Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Co-Director of Cleft Lip and Palate Program Associate Vice Chair of Global Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

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Benjamin Nigg PA-C

Instructor

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Trevor Nydam MD

Professor of Surgery Interim Chief of Transplant Surgery

Transplant Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Kristen Oase MS, PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant

Surgical Oncology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Janine Oliver MD

Assistant Professor, Surgery (Urology)

Urology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Stephanie Ortiz MS-FNP

Instructor

Cardiothoracic Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Jordan Paley PA-C

Instructor

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

David A Partrick MD

Professor of Surgery Program Director, Pediatric Surgery Fellowship, Director of Surgical Endoscopy

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Alberto Peña MD

Professor Emeritus

Pediatric Surgery

Fred Pieracci MD, MPH

Professor of Surgery

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Denver Health

Barry Platnick MD

Associate Professor of Surgery

Elizabeth Pomfret MD, PhD, FACS

Professor of Surgery

Transplant Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital, Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

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Jessica L Prater CPNP-AC

Instructor Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Thomas J Pshak MD

Associate Professor of Surgery

Transplant Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Clay Quint MD, PhD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Vascular Surgery Veterans Administration Medical Center (VA)

Kelly Radtke FNP-BC

Instructor

Vascular Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Christopher Raeburn MD, FACS

Associate Professor of Surgery Assistant Residency Director

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital, Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital

Brandy L Ramos FNP-BC, AC-PNP

Instructor Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý�� (�鶹��ý�� Springs), Urgent and Outpatient Specialty Care at Briargate (�鶹��ý�� Springs)

Simran Randhawa MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital, Veterans Administration Medical Center (VA)

Ricko Fahy Rask NP

Instructor

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Taylor Rasmussen MSN, CCRN, ACNPC-AG

Instructor Nurse Practitioner

Transplant Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Tom P Rauth MD, MPH, FACS

Associate Professor

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��, Children's Hospital �鶹��ý�� (�鶹��ý�� Springs)

T. Brett Reece MD, MBA

Professor of Surgery Program Director, Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency, Director, Thoracic Aortic Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Karisa E G Reynolds MS, PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý�� (�鶹��ý�� Springs), Urgent and Outpatient Specialty Care at Briargate (�鶹��ý�� Springs)

Jonathan Roach MD

Associate Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Thomas Robinson MD, FACS

Professor of Surgery Chief of Surgery, Denver Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center, Director, Minimally Invasive Surgery

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital, Veterans Administration Medical Center (VA)

Kevin B Rothchild MD, FACS

Assistant Professor of Surgery

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Jessica Rove MD

Associate Professor of Surgery John T.M. Wright Endowed Chair in Heart Valve Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialty: Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital, Veterans Administration Medical Center (VA)

Kyle Rove MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery, Medical Director of Surgical Informatics

Urology Children's Hospital �鶹��ý�� (�鶹��ý�� Springs)

Cristianna Ruple PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Burn Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Jodi Sagastume PA-C

Instructor

Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

AnnaMaria Salas PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant/Child Health Associate

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Mark Sawyer MD

Associate Professor of Surgery (Urology) Chief of Urology, VA Eastern �鶹��ý�� Health Care System

Urology Veterans Administration Medical Center (VA)

Tyler Scheer PA

Instructor

UCHealth Tony Grampsas Urologic Cancer Care Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus

Stephanie Schneider PA-C

Senior Instructor

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Jesse Dylan Schold PhD, MStat, MEd

Professor of Surgery Associate Vice Chair of Policy and Outcome

Transplant Surgery

Richard D Schulick MD, MBA, FACS

Professor and Chair of Surgery, Director CU Cancer Center The Aragón/Gonzalez-Gíustí Chair

Surgical Oncology Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

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Rachel Schwartz PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant

Transplant Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

JoLynn Reed Shinsako PA-C

Assistant Professor of Surgery Physician Assistant

Transplant Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Hope Simmons MSN, CPNP-AC

Instructor Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Audrey Sindic PA-C

Instructor

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Jennifer Skrenta PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant

Transplant Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Margaret E Smith MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Vascular Surgery CU Medicine Vascular Surgery, UCHealth Cherry Creek Medical Center, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

David Sobel MD

Senior Instructor

Urology UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

Stig Somme MD

Professor of Surgery Director of Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Jennifer Stalilonis PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Burn Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Meredith Stasi PA-C

Senior Instructor

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Steven Steinberg MD

Senior Instructor, Surgery (Urology)

Urology Denver Health, UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital, Veterans Administration Medical Center (VA)

Lauren Steward MD, MHSA, MPHS

Assistant Professor of Surgery

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Gregory V Stiegmann MD, FACS

Professor Emeritus

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery

Matthew L Stone MD, PhD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

David Strauss MD

Associate Professor, Surgery (Urology)

Miranda "Randi" Strom AGACNP-BC

Instructor Nurse Practitioner

Transplant Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Nicholas R Teman MD

Associate Professor of Surgery Surgical Co-Director, CTICU

Sarah Tevis MD

Associate Professor Co-Director of the Diane Thompson O'Connor Breast Center

Surgical Oncology Anschutz Medical Campus, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Maggie Thompson DNP, RN, AGACNP-BC

Instructor

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Amanda J Valdez PA-C, MS

Senior Instructor, Surgery (Urology)

Urology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Elise Van Etten PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Daniel Vanderploeg MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Specialty: Surgical Intensive Care Denver Health

Catherine Garrison Velopulos MD, MHS, FACS

Professor of Surgery Director of Research, Vice Director, Surgical Outcomes & Applied Research (SOAR), Director, At-Risk Intervention & Mentoring Program

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, & Critical Care University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Vijaya Vemulakonda MD

Professor, Surgery (Urology)

Urology Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Jon Vogel MD, FACS, FASCRS

Dudley Family Chair in Cancer Excellence Section Head, Colorectal Surgery Program

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Colorectal Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Michael Wachs MD

Professor of Surgery Director of Pediatric Transplant Surgery

Transplant Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Peggy Walsh Sheryka PA-C, MS

Instructor

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Zhaohui Wang DVM

Assistant Research Professor

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Zhirui Wang DVM, PhD

Associate Professor of Surgery Professor of Research

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Transplant Surgery

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Kia M Washington MD, FACS

Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Director of Research, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Vice Chair of Access and Engagement

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Kristen Way MPAS, PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant

Transplant Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Abbey Webb MHS, PA-C

Instructor, Surgery (Urology)

Urology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Reed E Weiss DNP, AGNP

Senior Instructor Nurse Practitioner, Liver Multidisciplinary Clinic

Surgical Oncology University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Michael L Wells PA-C, MPH

Assistant Professor

Cardiothoracic Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Christian A Wheelock PA-C

Instructor Program Coordinator, Comprehensive Aortic Program

Vascular Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Jodi Widner MD, FACS

Assistant Professor of Surgery Director of Breast Program, Highlands Ranch Hospital

Surgical Oncology Breast Surgery UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

John Wiersch MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery Director, Burn Program - Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��; Endowed Chair

Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��, Children's Hospital �鶹��ý�� (�鶹��ý�� Springs), Denver Health

Krzysztof Wikiel MD, FACS

Associate Professor of Surgery

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Veterans Administration Medical Center (VA)

Arek Wiktor MD

Associate Professor of Surgery Medical Director, University of �鶹��ý�� Burn Center

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Specialty: Burn Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Duncan Wilcox MD

Professor, Surgery (Urology), Surgeon-in-Chief, Children's Hospital �鶹��ý�� Vice Chair of Pediatric Surgical Programs

Urology Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��

Julian Winocour MD

Associate Professor of Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Anschutz Medical Campus, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital, UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

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Max V Wohlauer MD

Associate Professor of Surgery

Vascular Surgery Specialty: Vascular Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital, CU Medicine Vascular Surgery

Corrine Wong MD

Associate Professor of Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��, Denver Health, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

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Dan Wood PhD, MBBS, FRCS Urol

Visiting Professor, Surgery (Urology) Associate Vice Chair of Transitional Care

Urology Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Franklin Wright MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Alison Xiaoqiao Xie PhD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Urology

Heiko Yang MD, PhD

Assistant Professor

Jeniann Yi MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Vascular Surgery Specialty: Vascular Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital, Veterans Administration Medical Center (VA), CU Medicine Vascular Surgery, UCHealth Cherry Creek Medical Center

Amanda Young NP

Instructor Clinic Coordinator, Thoracic Oncology Multidisciplinary Clinic

Cardiothoracic Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Jason W Yu DMD, MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Anschutz Medical Campus, Children's Hospital �鶹��ý��, University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

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Eric Zarzeczny AGACNP-BC

Instructor

GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

Yuwen Zhu PhD

Associate Professor of Surgery

Surgical Oncology

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Allison Zurawski PA-C

Instructor Physician Assistant

Transplant Surgery University of �鶹��ý�� Hospital

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