Allison Hicks, MD
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics-Allergy/Immunology/Rheumatology

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Medical School:
  • MD, Creighton University School of Medicine (2014)
Undergraduate School:
  • BA, University of Colorado - Boulder (CO) (2010)
Residency:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatrics (2017)
Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Allergy and Immunology (2019)
Department: Pediatrics-Allergy/Immunology/Rheumatology

Professional Titles

  • Assistant Professor

Recognition & Awards

  • Excellence in Teaching Award, CHCO/University of Colorado Allergy and Immunology Fellowship Program (2023)

Research Interests

My primary research focus is food allergy, in particular egg and milk allergy and family-centered treatment options for these conditions. I also work on quality improvement projects related to penicillin allergy.

Teaching

  • Assistant Professor (2019)
    School of Medicine, Pediatrics

Publications

  • Venter C, Roth-Walter F, Vassilopoulos E, Hicks A. Dietary management of IgE and non-IgE-mediated food allergies in pediatric patients. Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2024 Mar;35(3):e14100. PubMed PMID: 38451064
  • Hicks A, Fleischer D, Venter C. The future of cow's milk allergy - milk ladders in IgE-mediated food allergy. Front Nutr. 2024;11:1371772. PubMed PMID: 38496796
  • Hicks AG, Pickett K, Casale TB, Cassimos D, Elverson W, Gerdts J, Gray S, Jones C, LeBovidge J, Levin M, Mack DP, Minshall E, Nowak-Wegrzyn A, Pistiner M, Protudjer JL, Said M, Schaible A, Smith P, Vassilopoulou E, Venter C. Educational resources received by families after successful baked egg/baked milk oral food challenge -an international survey. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2022 Sep 29. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 36184022
  • Tanverdi MS, Wiersma A, Kim KM, Hicks AG, Mistry RD. Anaphylaxis in Children. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2022 Sep 1;38(9):456-461. PubMed PMID: 36040466
  • Hicks A, Palmer C, Bauer M, Venter C. Accidental ingestions to known allergens by food allergic children and adolescents. Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2021 Jun 6. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34091961
  • Bauer ME, MacBrayne C, Stein A, Searns J, Hicks A, Sarin T, Lin T, Duffey H, Rannie M, Wickstrom K, Yang C, Bajaj L, Carel K. A Multidisciplinary Quality Improvement Initiative to Facilitate Penicillin Allergy Delabeling Among Hospitalized Pediatric Patients. Hosp Pediatr. 2021 May;11(5):427-434. PubMed PMID: 33849960
  • Stein, Amy, et al. “Clinical Pathway to Increase Rates of Penicillin Allergy De-Labeling.” Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, vol. 145, no. 2, 2020, doi:10.1016/j.jaci.2019.12.664.
  • Hicks, A. et al "Accidental ingestions to known food allergies in children vs. adolescents" EAACI 2020
  • Green, Sarah, et al. “An Adolescent Girl with Signs and Symptoms of Anaphylaxis and Negative Immunologic Workup: a Case Report.” Journal of Medical Case Reports, vol. 14, no. 1, 2020, doi:10.1186/s13256-020-02371-3.
  • Single Dose Oral Amoxicillin Challenge is a Safe and Effective Strategy to Delabel Penicillin Allergies among Low Risk Hospitalized Children Submission ID: 910372 ID Week 2020
  • Hicks, Allison and Fleischer, David. “Epicutaneous Immunotherapy .” Pediatric Food Allergy: a Clinical Guide, by Ruchi Gupta, Springer, 2020.
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Professional Memberships

  • AAAAI (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology), Fellow
  • ACAAI (American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology), Member
  • Colorado Allergy and Asthma Society, Member
  • EACCI, 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
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Allergy and Immunology, Board Certification
Conditions & Treatments
  • Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Food Allergies
  • Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
  • Immune System - Eczema
  • Immune System
  • Immune System - Rhinitis
  • Immune System - Urticaria (Hives)
  • Immune System - Anaphylaxis
  • Immune System - Angioedema
  • Immune System - Allergies
  • Lungs and Breathing - Asthma
  • Lungs and Breathing
Clinical Interests
My clinical interests span the specialty of Allergy and in particular include food allergy, drug allergy, atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis and asthma.

Care Philosophy
I enjoy creating relationships with my patients and their families and becoming a partner in the treatment of their allergic diseases. I enjoy patient/parental education and strive to help my patients and families understand their diseases and my recommended treatments. I am the mother of a child with eczema and food allergy, and use this experience to approach my patients and families with a deep understanding of the impact allergies have on the whole family.

Personal Interests
I am the mother of two young children and a military spouse. I enjoy traveling, baking and cooking, gardening and exploring the great outdoors including hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Creighton University School of Medicine (2014)
Undergraduate Schools:
  • BA, University of Colorado - Boulder (CO) (2010)
Residency Programs:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatrics (2017)
Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Allergy and Immunology (2019)
Department: Pediatrics-Allergy/Immunology/Rheumatology
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Contact Us
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building
13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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