Pediatric Services at Denver Health

Why Come to Denver Health Pediatrics?

Denver Health is honored and privileged to care for your child.

We are committed to offering high-quality and personalized care. Our caring physicians and family medicine doctors have all of the expertise to care for your child. Each pediatric clinic is staffed by pediatricians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners who are specially trained to provide care for newborns and children of all ages.

All of us at Denver Health love getting to know our patients and their families. Because of its personalized size, our patients always receive extra attention and will become familiar with our whole care team.

 

Our Interdisciplinary Pediatrician Team

Our specialized team is made up of pediatricians, pediatric sub-specialists, advanced care providers, pediatric and neonatal nurses, pediatric pharmacists, lactation specialists, pediatric-trained respiratory therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, dedicated social workers, and child life specialists. We work together to provide high-quality care.

 

Pediatrician Specialties

We offer sub-specialty care in pediatric neurology and seizure treatment, pediatric infectious diseases and pediatric cardiology. In addition to pediatric surgeons available for conditions like appendicitis, we have orthopedic surgeons, pediatric ENT (ear, nose and throat) surgeons and pediatric neurosurgeons supported by a highly experienced team of pediatric anesthesiologists, nurses and support staff.

 

Our Pediatric Services

Pediatric Primary Care

At our Pediatrics Primary Care health centers your child will receive check-ups, vaccinations, school physicals, and care when he or she is sick or recovering from an injury. These services are offered at all 3 of our Pediatric Primary Care centers. 

 

Pediatric Emergency Department and Urgent Care (PEDUC)

Pediatric Emergency Department and Urgent Care is a 19-bed, 24-hour emergency room and urgent care just for children. Denver Health is home to the only full-service level II pediatric trauma center in Denver.

 

School-Based Health Centers (SBHC)

Our 19 School-Based Health Center locations provide convenient medical care to all Denver Public Schools students, including those enrolled in Early Child Education programs, at no cost to the patient or their family. Complete a permissions waiver online to have your child seen at any of our SBHC locations.

 

Pediatric Dental Services

Our dedicated Pediatric Dental team provides a fun, gentle and caring approach to help children feel more relaxed at their dental visits. Our services include:

  • Checkups and cleanings
  • Dental examinations and X-rays
  • Fluoride and cavity treatments and more

 

Pediatric (Inpatient) Hospital Services

If your child needs to stay overnight in the hospital, our diverse inpatient care team of pediatricians, pediatric intensivists, neonatologists, and neonatal advance practice practitioners are experts at providing high-quality care to your child.

 

Connections for Kids Clinic

Recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Healthy Foster Care America, Connections for Kids multidisciplinary clinic is staffed by professionals with expertise and experience caring for the unique health care issues facing children in foster and kinship care.

 

Child Life Program

The Child Life program at Denver Health supports and empowers children and families during stressful experiences. Specialists work with the health care team to help children cope with hospitalization, medical procedures and treatments.

 

About Denver Health

Denver Health is conveniently situated at Seventh and Bannock streets in Denver, accessible by major roadways and located near neighborhoods that have limited access to pediatric experts. Our community health centers are located throughout the Denver area to provide primary care services for children.