Antonia Chiesa, MD
Associate Professor, Pediatrics-Child Abuse and Neglect/Kempe

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Medical School:
  • MD, Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (2001)
Undergraduate School:
  • BA, Louisiana State University (LA) (1992)
Residency:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatrics (2004)
Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Child Abuse Pediatrics (2007)
Languages: English
Department: Pediatrics-Child Abuse and Neglect/Kempe

Professional Titles

  • Director of Integrated Healthcare Services, Kempe Center

Recognition & Awards

  • Top Doctor in Denver, 5280 Magazine (2020)
    Voted a 5280 best doctor by my peers in response to the question, "Which physician would you trust to treat you and your family?"
  • Top Doctor in Denver, 5280 Magazine (2019)
    Voted on by peers
  • Top Doctor in Denver, 5280 Magazine (2018)
    voted on by peers
  • Top Doctor in Denver, 5280 Magazine (2017)
    voted on by peers
  • Top Doctor in Denver, 5280 Magazine (2016)
    voted on by peers

Teaching

  • Associate Professor (2007)
    School of Medicine, Pediatrics
    General child abuse, sexual abuse, abusive head injury

Publications

  • Hitti, S., Connery, A., & Chiesa, A. “ Predictors of Out-of-Home Placement after Non-Accidental Traumatic Brain Injury Among Young Children. International Neuropsychological Society. San Diego, CA. February 1-4, 2023. Poster
  • Hitti, S., Connery, A., & Chiesa, A. “ Predictors of Out-of-Home Placement after Non-Accidental Traumatic Brain Injury Among Young Children. CHCO Research Symposium August 2022. (Accepted for presentation to International Neuropsychological Society. San Diego, CA. February 1-4, 2023).
  • Lindberg D.M., Chiesa A., Miller A., Child Abuse. In Knoop KJ, Stack LB, Storrow AB and Thurman RJ editors: The Atlas of Emergency Medicine 5th ed. New York: McGraw Hill 2021
  • www.kempecarenetwork.com
  • Chiesa A. and Sirotnak A.P. Child Abuse and Neglect. In: Current Pediatric Diagnosis and Treatment (25th ed.). W. Hay, M. Levin, M. Abzug, M. Bunki eds. New York: McGraw-Hill Education, 2020.
  • Chiesa AE, Kallechey L, Harlaar N, Rashaan Ford C, Garrido EF, Betts WR, Maguire S. Intimate partner violence victimization and parenting: A systematic review. Child Abuse Negl. 2018 Jun;80:285-300. PubMed PMID: 29665506
  • Chiesa A, Goldson E. Child Sexual Abuse. Pediatr Rev. 2017 Mar;38(3):105-118. PubMed PMID: 28250071
  • Mehra M, Chiesa AE, Sirotnak AP. Two cases of sublingual hematoma as a manifestation of child abuse. Ear Nose Throat J. 2015 Dec;94(12):494-6. PubMed PMID: 26670756
  • Ford R. and Chiesa A. Child Abuse and Neglect. In: Current Pediatric Diagnosis and Treatment (24th ed.). W. Hay, M. Levin, R. Deterding, M. Abzug eds. New York: McGraw-Hill Education.
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Professional Memberships

  • AAP, COCAN Education Committee
  • Ray Helfer Society, Scholar member
  • Alpha Omega Alpha, Member
  • American Board of Pediatrics, Child Abuse and Neglect Subcommittee

Practice Locations

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

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

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Child Abuse Pediatrics, Board Certification (2009)
  • Pediatrics, Board Certification
Conditions & Treatments
  • Child and Teen Health
Care Philosophy
I am humbled by my interactions with families, constantly amazed at the personal experiences and emotions they share with me. I am awed by the strength of children and driven to find ways for my patients to have better lives. This human side to my work is the core of my clinical practice.

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (2001)
Undergraduate Schools:
  • BA, Louisiana State University (LA) (1992)
Residency Programs:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatrics (2004)
Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Child Abuse Pediatrics (2007)
Languages: English
Department: Pediatrics-Child Abuse and Neglect/Kempe
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Contact Us
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building
13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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