Cindy Buchanan, PhD

Graduate School

PhD, University of Kansas (2008)

Undergraduate School

BS, Baker University (KS) (2002)

Internship

Temple University Hospital Program (2008)

Fellowships

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program, Psychology (2010)

Languages

English

Department

Psychiatry-Child-CHC

Professional Titles

Associate Training Director, Psychology Training
Associate Professor, Psychiatry and Surgery

Research Interests

My research focuses on improving quality of life, coping, and adjustment for children with chronic medical conditions.

Publications

Crerand CE, Shehata A, Umbaugh H, Kapa HM, Hansen-Moore J, Nahata L, Buchanan C, Chen D, Rausch J, Udaipuria S, Jayanthi VR, Chan YM, Pratt KJ, Buschur E, Indyk J, Tishelman AC. Body image and psychosocial outcomes in youth and young adults with differences of sex development: a multi-method study. J Pediatr Psychol. 2024 Jul 1;49(7):512-523. PubMed PMID: 38867313
Traino KA, Ciciolla LM, Perez MN, Chaney JM, Welch G, Baskin LS, Buchanan CL, Chan YM, Cheng EY, Coplen DE, Wisniewski AB, Mullins LL. Trajectories of illness uncertainty among parents of children with atypical genital appearance due to differences of sex development. J Pediatr Psychol. 2024 Aug 1;49(8):559-570. PubMed PMID: 38857449
DeLone AM, Fisher RS, Traino KA, Basile NL, Buchanan CL, Cheng EY, Poppas DP, Baraldi AN, Wisniewski AB, Mullins LL. Exploratory factor analysis of the Illness Intrusiveness Rating Scale for parents of children with atypical genital appearance due to differences of sex development (DSD). J Pediatr Psychol. 2024 Jul 1;49(7):482-490. PubMed PMID: 38578612
Liles SM, Crerand CE, Buchanan C, Chan YM, Chen D, Hansen-Moore J, Tishelman AC, Umbaugh H, Nahata L. Healthcare communication satisfaction and psychosocial outcomes in adolescents and young adults with differences of sex development. Patient Educ Couns. 2024 Aug;125:108294. PubMed PMID: 38669761
Curtis, K., Arcona, Z., Buchanan, C.L., Campbell, K., Lyons, E., Ruzicka, E.B., Steinberg Christofferson, E. (2024). Relating multidimensional deprivation index to adherence outcomes in pediatric solid organ transplant. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, https://doi.org/10.1037/cpp0000523
Buchanan CL, Morris MA, Matlock D, Kempe A, Vemulakonda VM. Parental experience and understanding of parent-provider discussions of treatment for infants with ureteropelvic junction obstruction. PEC Innov. 2023 Dec;2:100142. PubMed PMID: 37588298
Traino KA, Fisher RS, Basile NL, Dattilo TM, Baskin LS, Buchanan CL, Chan YM, Cheng EY, Coplen DE, Kolon TF, Lakshmanan Y, Palmer BW, Mullins LL, Ciciolla LM, Wisniewski AB. Adverse Birth Experiences and Parent Adjustment Associated With Atypical Genital Appearance Due to Differences of Sex Development. J Pediatr Psychol. 2023 Sep 20;48(9):759-767. PubMed PMID: 37500595
Miller VA, Miller C, Davis SM, Nokoff NJ, Buchanan C, Friedrich EA, Carl A, Strine S, Vogiatzi MG. Information needs and health status in adolescents and young adults with differences of sex development or sex chromosome aneuploidies. J Pediatr Urol. 2023 Oct;19(5):586-595. PubMed PMID: 37308330
Basile NL, Dattilo TM, DeLone AM, Kraft JD, Edwards CS, Buchanan CL, Cheng EY, Poppas DP, Wisniewski AB, Mullins LL. Parental Uncertainty Scale Factor Structure in Pediatric DSD With Ambiguous Genitalia. J Pediatr Psychol. 2023 Apr 20;48(4):386-395. PubMed PMID: 36728708
Traino KA, Roberts CM, Fisher RS, Delozier AM, Austin PF, Baskin LS, Chan YM, Cheng EY, Diamond DA, Fried AJ, Kropp B, Lakshmanan Y, Meyer SZ, Meyer T, Buchanan C, Palmer BW, Paradis A, Reyes KJ, Tishelman A, Williot P, Wolfe-Christensen C, Yerkes EB, Mullins LL, Wisniewski AB. Stigma, Intrusiveness, and Distress in Parents of Children with a Disorder/Difference of Sex Development. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2022 Sep 1;43(7):e473-e482. PubMed PMID: 35353771
Flewelling KD, De Jesus Ayala S, Chan YM, Chen D, Daswani S, Hansen-Moore J, Rama Jayanthi V, Kapa HM, Nahata L, Papadakis JL, Pratt K, Rausch JR, Umbaugh H, Vemulakonda V, Crerand CE, Tishelman AC, Buchanan CL. Surgical experiences in adolescents and young adults with differences of sex development: A qualitative examination. J Pediatr Urol. 2022 Jun;18(3):353.e1-353.e10. PubMed PMID: 35341672
Nunes-Moreno M, Buchanan C, Cole FS, Davis S, Dempsey A, Dowshen N, Furniss A, Kazak AE, Kerlek AJ, Margolis P, Pyle L, Razzaghi H, Reirden DH, Schwartz B, Sequeira GM, Nokoff NJ. Behavioral Health Diagnoses in Youth with Gender Dysphoria Compared with Controls: A PEDSnet Study. J Pediatr. 2022 Feb;241:147-153.e1. PubMed PMID: 34571022
Steinberg Christofferson E, Ruzicka EB, Bolt M, Lyons E, Wachs M, Buchanan CL, Schmiege SJ, Monnin K. Understanding disparities and barriers associated with pediatric transplant evaluation and time to listing: Moving toward a more comprehensive picture. Pediatr Transplant. 2022 Mar;26(2):e14182. PubMed PMID: 34738706
Fisher RS, Espeleta HC, Baskin LS, Buchanan CL, Chan YM, Cheng EY, Coplen DE, Diamond DA, Nokoff NJ, Palmer BW, Poppas DP, Scott Reyes KJ, Tishelman A, Wolfe-Christensen C, Mullins LL, Wisniewski AB. Decisional regret about surgical and non-surgical issues after genitoplasty among caregivers of female infants with CAH. J Pediatr Urol. 2022 Feb;18(1):27-33. PubMed PMID: 34742644
Staggs S, Sewell R, Buchanan C, Claussen L, Franklin R, Levett L, Poppy DC, Porto A, Reirden DH, Simon A, Whiteside S, Nokoff NJ. Instituting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Training and Documentation to Increase Inclusivity at a Pediatric Health System. Transgend Health. 2022 Oct;7(5):461-467. PubMed PMID: 36311186
Flewelling KD, Wengryn DM, Buchanan CL, Beltran GP, Vemulakonda VM, Hecht SL. Unexpected challenges faced by caregivers of children with neurogenic bladder: A qualitative study. J Pediatr Urol. 2022 Jun 16. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 35810140
Traino KA, Baudino MN, Kraft JD, Basile NL, Dattilo TM, Davis MP, Buchanan C, Cheng EY, Poppas DP, Wisniewski AB, Mullins LL. Factor Analysis of the Stigma Scale-Parent Version in Pediatric Disorders/Differences of Sex Development. Stigma Health. 2021 Nov;6(4):390-396. PubMed PMID: 35497259
Papadakis JL, Poquiz JL, Buchanan CL, Chan YM, Crerand CE, Hansen-Moore J, Kapa HM, Nahata L, Pratt KJ, Tishelman AC, Chen D. Fertility Discussions: Perspectives of Adolescents and Young Adults With Differences of Sex Development. Clin Pract Pediatr Psychol. 2021 Dec;9(4):372-383. PubMed PMID: 35310824
Monnin K, Lofton AM, Naclerio C, Buchanan CL, Campbell K, Tenenbaum RB, Steinberg Christofferson E. Understanding Substance use Policies and Associated Ethical Concerns: A survey of Pediatric Transplant Centers. Pediatr Transplant. 2021 Jun;25(4):e13984. PubMed PMID: 33580580
Fisher RS, Espeleta HC, Baskin LS, Buchanan CL, Chan YM, Cheng EY, Coplen DE, Diamond DA, Nokoff NJ, Palmer BW, Poppas DP, Scott Reyes KJ, Tishelman A, Wolfe-Christensen C, Mullins LL, Wisniewski AB. Decisional regret about surgical and non-surgical issues after genitoplasty among caregivers of female infants with CAH. J Pediatr Urol. 2021 Oct 25. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34742644
Steinberg Christofferson E, Ruzicka EB, Bolt M, Lyons E, Wachs M, Buchanan CL, Schmiege SJ, Monnin K. Understanding disparities and barriers associated with pediatric transplant evaluation and time to listing: Moving toward a more comprehensive picture. Pediatr Transplant. 2021 Nov 5;:e14182. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34738706
Nunes-Moreno M, Buchanan C, Cole FS, Davis S, Dempsey A, Dowshen N, Furniss A, Kazak AE, Kerlek AJ, Margolis P, Pyle L, Razzaghi H, Reirden DH, Schwartz B, Sequeira GM, Nokoff NJ. Behavioral Health Diagnoses in Youth with Gender Dysphoria Compared with Controls: A PEDSnet Study. J Pediatr. 2021 Sep 24. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34571022
Sewell R, Buchanan CL, Davis S, Christakis DA, Dempsey A, Furniss A, Kazak AE, Kerlek AJ, Magnusen B, Pajor NM, Pyle L, Pyle LC, Razzaghi H, Schwartz BI, Vogiatzi MG, Nokoff NJ. Behavioral Health Diagnoses in Youth with Differences of Sex Development or Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Compared with Controls: A PEDSnet Study. J Pediatr. 2021 Dec;239:175-181.e2. PubMed PMID: 34461062
Monnin K, Lofton AM, Naclerio C, Buchanan CL, Campbell K, Tenenbaum RB, Steinberg Christofferson E. Understanding Substance use Policies and Associated Ethical Concerns: A survey of Pediatric Transplant Centers. Pediatr Transplant. 2021 Jun;25(4):e13984. PubMed PMID: 33580580
Grande, L., Flewelling, K., De Jesus, S., Vemulakonda, V. Walker, J. P., Buchanan, C. (2021). Satisfaction and shared decision-making in a multidisciplinary care clinic for patients with differences in sex development. Urology Practice, 8(6), 682-691. https://doi.org/10.1097/UPJ.0000000000000258
Papadakis, J. L., Poquiz, J. L., Buchanan, C., Chan, Y., Crerand, C. E., Hansen-Moore, J., Kapa, H. M., Nahata, L., Pratt, K. J., Tishelman, A. C., & Chen, C. (2021). Fertility discussions: Perspectives of adolescents and young adults with differences of sex development. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/cpp0000373
Staggs, S., Sewell, R., Buchanan, C. Claussen, L., Franklin, R., Levett, L., Poppy, C., Porto, A., Reirdan, D., Simon, S., Whiteside, S., Nokoff, N. (2021). Instituting sexual orientation and gender identity training and documentation to increase inclusivity at a pediatric health system. Transgender Health, Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1089/trgh.2021.0016
Steinberg Christofferson E, Burgers DE, Buchanan C, Suplee AF, Upshaw N, Ariefdjohan M. Providers' perspectives on substance use among solid organ transplant candidates in a pediatric hospital. Pediatr Transplant. 2020 Jun;24(4):e13668. PubMed PMID: 32043761
Nokoff N, Ariefdjohan M, Travers S, Buchanan C. Parent experience with volunteers and support groups in a multidisciplinary DSD clinic. Clin Pract Pediatr Psychol. 2020 Dec;8(4):348-358. PubMed PMID: 33777596
Steinberg Christofferson E, Burgers DE, Buchanan C, Suplee AF, Upshaw N, Ariefdjohan M. Providers' perspectives on substance use among solid organ transplant candidates in a pediatric hospital. Pediatr Transplant. 2020 Jun;24(4):e13668. PubMed PMID: 32043761
Nokoff, N., Ariefjohan, M., Travers, S., & Buchanan, C. (2020). Parent experience with volunteers and support groups in a multidisciplinary differences of sex development clinic. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, 8(4), 348-358. https://doi.org/10.1037/cpp0000302
Kelly SL, Steinberg EA, Suplee A, Upshaw NC, Campbell KR, Thomas JF, Buchanan CL. Implementing a Home-Based Telehealth Group Adherence Intervention with Adolescent Transplant Recipients. Telemed J E Health. 2019 Nov;25(11):1040-1048. PubMed PMID: 30681398
Parent experience with volunteers and support groups in a multidisciplinary differences of sex development clinic. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, https://doi.org/10.1037/cpp0000302
Kelly, S., Steinberg, E., & Buchanan, C. L. (2017). Adherence in adolescent transplant patients: Exploring multidisciplinary provider perspectives. Colorado Journal of Psychiatry and Psychology, 2(1),18-29.
Steinberg, E., Moss, M., Buchanan, C. L., & Goebel, J. (2017). Adherence in pediatric kidney transplant recipients: Solutions for the system. Pediatric Nephrology, 1-12. doi:10.1007/s00467-017-3637-0
Mehta, P., Steinberg, E., Kelly, S., Buchanan, C., & Resmini Rawlinson, A. (2017). Medication adherence among adolescent solid organ transplant recipients: A survey of healthcare providers. Pediatric Transplantation, doi: 10.1111/petr.13018
Buchanan, C. L., Lindwall, J., Edlynn, E., & Muther, E. (2015). Behavioral health for children with chronic medical conditions. Colorado Journal of Psychiatry and Psychology, 1(1), 99-105.
Lindwall, J. & Buchanan, C. L. (2015). Addressing cultural diversity in mental health services. Colorado Journal of Psychiatry and Psychology, 1(1), 90-98.
Kelly, S. L., & Buchanan, C. (2015). Leveraging telehealth to reach at-risk teens: A group intervention for transplant recipients. The Colorado Psychologist, 43(4), 6-7.
Buchanan, C. L., Lindwall, J., Edlynn, E., & Muther, E. (2014). Department White Paper: Behavioral health for children with chronic medical conditions.
Lindwall, J. & Buchanan, C. (2014). Department White Paper: Addressing Cultural Diversity in Mental Health Services.
Radcliffe, J., Hawkins, L., & Buchanan, C. (2014). Pediatric HIV. In M. Roberts, B. Aylward, & Y. Wu (Eds.), Clinical Practice of Pediatric Psychology (pp. 212-222), New York, NY: The Guilford Press.
Buchanan, C. (2013). Psychosocial aspects: Transition to local care and scheduled follow-up. In S. Goldfarb, C. Benden, S. Sweet, & J. K. Kirklin (Eds.). ISHLT Monograph Series: Pediatric Lung Transplanation (pp. 270-275). Birmingham, Alabama: UAB Printing.
Buchanan, C. & Lopez, S. (2013). Understanding hope in individuals with disabilities. In M. Wehmeyer (Ed.)., The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology and Disability (pp. 154-165). New York, NY: Oxford Press.
Daly, B. P., Buchanan, C., Dasch, K., Eichen, D., & Lenhart, C. (2012). Prevention of conduct disorders: Do we have reason to be hopeful? In L. Vera (Ed.)., Handbook of Prevention Psychology (pp. 268-284). New York, NY: Oxford Press.
Daly, B. P., Eichen, D., Bailer, B., Brown, R. T., & Buchanan, C. (2012). Central nervous system. In V.S. Ranachandran (Ed.), Encylopedia of Human Behavior (2nd ed., pp. 454-459). Oxford: Elsevier.
Daly. B. P., & Buchanan, C. (2011). Acquired immune deficiency syndrome. In S. Goldstein & J. Naglieri (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development (pp. 23-25). New York, NY: Springer.
Valenzuela, J., Buchanan, C., Radcliffe, J., Ambrose, C., Hawkins, L. A., Tanney, M., & Rudy, B. J. (2011). Transition to adult services among behaviorally infected adolescents with HIV: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 36, 134-140.
Buchanan, C., Daly, B. P., Taylor, L., Weist, M., & Wandersman, A. (2011). Expanding interdisciplinary collaboration in school mental health: The role of graduate programs. Report on Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Youth, 11(3), 67-73.
Lefkowitz, D., Buchanan, C. L., & Goldfarb, S. (2011, June). Patient, parent, and provider reports of needs, beliefs, and barriers to transition to adult health care in pediatric organ transplant. Paper presented at the 2011 Congress of the International Pediatric Transplant Association, Montreal, CA.
Kelly SL, Steinberg, EA, Buchanan, C. (2017). Adherence in adolescent transplant recipients: Exploring multidisciplinary provider perspectives. Colorado Journal of Psychiatry and Psychology, 2.
Steinberg, E.A., Moss, M., Buchanan, C.L., Goebel, J. (2017). Adherence in Pediatric Kidney Transplant Patients: Solutions for the System. Pediatric Nephrology.
O’Donnell, M., Asherin, R., & Buchanan, C. L. (Accepted). Psychological, social, and behavioral considerations for dysfunctional voiding and other daytime wetting disorders. In D. Wilcox, P. Godbole, & Cooper, C. (Eds.), Pediatric Urology Book
Kelly, S. L., Steinberg, E. A., Suplee, A., Upshaw, N. C., Campbell, K. R., Thomas, J. F., Buchanan, C. (2018). Implementing a home-based telehealth group adherence intervention with adolescent transplant recipients. Telemedicine and e-Health
Providers’ perspectives on substance use among adolescent solid organ transplant patients. Pediatric Transplantation

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Professional Memberships

American Psychological Association, Member
Society for Pediatric Psychology, Member

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234

Children’s Colorado Outpatient Care at Briargate
4125 Briargate Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719-305-9000

Hospital Affiliation

Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties

Psychology
Pediatric Urology
Behavioral Medicine
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

Conditions & Treatments

Child and Teen Health - Pediatric Diseases and Conditions
Child and Teen Health
Child and Teen Health - Children's Health
Child and Teen Health - Infant and Toddler Health
Child and Teen Health - Parenting
Child and Teen Health - Teen Health
Mental Health and Behavior
Mental Health and Behavior - Stress
Stress Management
Wellness and Prevention

Clinical Interests
In my work with patients and families, my goals are to support children in coping with medical stressors, provide strategies to support resilience, and provide evidence-based behavioral interventions that improve health outcomes.

Care Philosophy
My goal is to help children with complex medical conditions to live their fullest lives. I believe that supporting the psychological well-being of children is a vital component of their medical care and overall health.

Public Speaking
Yes

Associate Professor, Psychiatry-Child-CHC