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Leigh Bakel, MD, Pediatrics, Aurora, CO

LeighBakelMD

Pediatrics • Aurora, CO

Hospitalist

Associate Professor, Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine

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  • Office

    13123 East 16th Avenue
    Suite B302
    Aurora, CO 80045
    Phone+1 720-777-5070
    Fax+1 720-777-7873

Summary

  • Dr. Leigh Anne Bakel is a pediatrician in Aurora, CO and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including SCL Health - Lutheran Medical Center, Children's Hospital Colorado, and University of Colorado Hospital. She received her medical degree from University of Colorado School of Medicine and has been in practice 12 years. She specializes in Hospital Medicine. She has more than 10 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoResidency, Pediatrics, 2005 - 2008
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical Campus
    University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2008 - 2025
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Children’s Colorado Provides Pediatric Guidance to Improve Antimicrobial Stewardship Statewide
    Children’s Colorado Provides Pediatric Guidance to Improve Antimicrobial Stewardship StatewideNovember 22nd, 2023

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