Claudia Barberio Kunrath, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Practice, Pediatrics-Critical Care Medicine

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Medical School:
  • MD, Fundação Faculdade Federal de Ciências Médicas de Porto Alegre, Brazil (1995)
Residency:
  • Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo/University at Buffalo Program, Pediatrics (2005)
Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (2008)
Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish
Department: Pediatrics-Critical Care Medicine

Professional Titles

  • Pediatric Intensivist
  • Pediatric hospitalist

Recognition & Awards

  • Denver Health LIC ( medical students) teacher of the year, School of Medicine University of Colorado (2023)
  • Compassionate Care Award, Denver Health Pediatric staff (2023)
  • Denver’s Top Docs – Pediatric Critical Care, 5280 Magazine (2022)
  • Denver’s Top Docs – Pediatric Critical Care, 5280 Magazine (2017)
  • Compassionate Care Award, Denver Health Pediatric Department (2017)
  • Denver’s Top Docs – Pediatric Critical Care, 5280 Magazine (2016)
  • Denver Top Docs- Pediatric Critical Care, 5280 Magazine (2015)
  • Outstanding Clinician Award, Denver Heatlh Medical Center (2015)
  • 5280 Magazine Denver’s Top Docs, 5280 (2014)
  • Denver Top Docs- Pediatric Critical Care, 5280 Magazine (2012)
  • 2011 Gary Way Award for Outstanding teaching, Department of Pediatrics/ University of Colorado (2011)
  • Denver’s Top Docs – Pediatric Critical Care, 5280 Magazine (2011)

Research Interests

My research interests are primarily focused on investigating endocrine response in critical care - DKA, pictograms in asthma , diversity, equity and inclusion and education.

Teaching

  • Clinical Associate Professor- University of Colorado- Denver (2008)
    School of Medicine, Pediatrics
    Pediatric Critical Care, equity, diversity, pediatric trauma
  • associate director residency (2023)
    School of Medicine, Pediatrics
    Education, diversity, equity

Professional Memberships

  • AAP, MD
  • SCCM, MD

Practice Locations

Denver Health
777 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204
303-436-6000

Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Denver Health Medical Center

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Board Certification (2008)
  • Pediatrics, Board Certification (2005)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Critical Care
  • Child and Teen Health - Children's Health
  • Child and Teen Health - Infant and Toddler Health
  • Child and Teen Health - Pediatric Diseases and Conditions
  • Child and Teen Health - Teen Health
  • Child and Teen Health
Clinical Interests
My many clinical interests include trauma, pain management, ethics, education.

Care Philosophy
I strive to provide the best care for my patients and give support for their families. I believe that communication between staff , patients and families is key for optimal care.

Personal Interests
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, reading and doing activities outdoors

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Fundação Faculdade Federal de Ciências Médicas de Porto Alegre, Brazil (1995)
Residency Programs:
  • Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo/University at Buffalo Program, Pediatrics (2005)
Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (2008)
Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish
Department: Pediatrics-Critical Care Medicine
Contact Us
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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