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Patricia Gabow, MD, Nephrology, Denver, CO

PatriciaAGabowMD

Nephrology Denver, CO

Professor, Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine

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  • Office

    141 Dahlia Street
    Denver, CO 80220
    Phone+1 303-333-0072
    Fax+1 303-333-0072

Summary

  • Dr. Patricia Gabow is a retired academic nephrologist in Denver, CO. She received her medical degree from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and had practiced for 48 years. She is experienced in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, fluid and electrolyte disorders, health policy and health care leadership. She has more than 150 publications including two recent books and over 500 citings. She was the CEO of Denver Health, a highly integrated healthcare system and Colorado's primary safety net system. She currently serves on the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation board and chairs the Lown Institute Board. She is Professor Emerita at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Nephrology, 1972 - 1973
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Nephrology, 1971 - 1972
  • Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1970 - 1971
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemInternship, Internal Medicine, 1969 - 1970
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1969
  • Seton Hill College
    Seton Hill CollegeB.A., Biology, 1961 - 1965

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License Active through 2023
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Membership National Academy of Social Insurance, 2019
  • Gustav O. Lienhard Award National Academy of Medicine, 2019
  • Shingo Research and Professional Publication Award for “The Lean Prescription: Powerful Medicine for Our Ailing Healthcare System” Shingo Institute, 2016
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Closing the Health Care Gap in Communities: A Safety Net Approach  
    Gabow PA, Acad Med, 1/1/2016
  • For Many Patients Who Use Large Amounts of Health Care Services, the Need Is Intense Yet Temporary  
    Johnson TL, Rinehart DJ, Durfee J, Brewer D, Batal H, Blum J, Oronce CI, Melinkovich P, Gabow PA, Health Affairs, 1/1/2015
  • Marshalling Leadership for High-Value Health Care – An Institute of Medicine Roundtable Report  
    Gabow PA, JAMA, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • The Effect of Using Rules Technology with Computerized Provider Order Entry in Medication Error Reduction in an Outpatient Setting
    Steele AW, Eisert S, Ortiz E, Lyons P, Witter J, Jones M, Gabow P, Academy Health, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2004
  • Using Encoded Guidelines to Improve Screening of Adult Patients at High Risk of Latent Tuberculosis Infection
    Eisert S, Steele AW, Ortiz E, Lyons P, Sandison T, Gabow P, Academy Health, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2004
  • Encoded Guidelines for Targeted Latent Tuberculosis Screening Using an Electronic Medical Record
    Steele AW, Eisert S, Ortiz E, Lyons P, Sandison T, Gabow P, American Medical Informatics Association Annual Convention, Washington, DC, 1/1/2003
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Lectures

  • The Lean Journey 
    Baltimore, MD - 1/1/2016
  • The Lean Prescription 
    Denver, CO - 1/1/2015
  • A Health System Transformation 
    St. Louis, MO - 1/1/2015
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Other

  • Fifty Years Later: Why Medicaid Still Matters 
    Gabow PA and Daschle T, Health Affairs Blog
    1/29/2015
  • Lean: A Comprehensive Approach to the Transformation Our Health Care System Needs 
    Gabow PA and Conway PH, Health Affairs Blog
    1/13/2015
  • The Fall: Aligning the Best Care with the Standards of Care at the End of Life. Narrative Matters 
    Health Affairs
    1/1/2015
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Press Mentions

  • At Catholic Hospitals, a Mission of Charity Runs up Against High Care Costs for Patients
    At Catholic Hospitals, a Mission of Charity Runs up Against High Care Costs for PatientsSeptember 12th, 2024
  • From Supply Chains to Hospital Systems: How Two All-Star CEOs Are Leading the Way Through Resilience and Innovation
    From Supply Chains to Hospital Systems: How Two All-Star CEOs Are Leading the Way Through Resilience and InnovationFebruary 8th, 2021
  • The Lean Prescription Powerful Medicine for Our Ailing Healthcare System
    The Lean Prescription Powerful Medicine for Our Ailing Healthcare SystemJune 27th, 2020
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Grant Support

  • Natural History Of Polycystic Kidney DiseaseNational Center For Research Resources1988–2002
  • Natural History Of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease In ChildrenNational Center For Research Resources1987–2002
  • Core--Human Adpkd Patient PopulationNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1992–2001
  • Natural History Of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney DiseaseNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1991–2001
  • Pilot Study Of Antihypertensive Therapy In Children With AdpkdNational Center For Research Resources1999–2000
  • Human Polycystic Kidney DiseaseNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1986–1999
  • Polycystic Kidney DiseaseNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1994–1995
  • Hypertension In Polycystic Kidney DiseaseNational Center For Research Resources1992
  • Core-- Human Adpkd Patient PopulationNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1991
  • Natural History Of Autosomal Dominant Polycys. Kidney Disease In ChildrenNational Center For Research Resources1991
  • Natural History Of Autososmal Dominant Polycystic Kidney DiseaseNational Center For Research Resources1989–1990
  • Cyst Growth In Pkd--Clinical ImplicationNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1986–1990
  • Core--Human Pkd-Patient PopulationNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1986–1990
  • Natural History Sease/HumanNational Center For Research Resources1987
  • Single Study--Early Diagnosis Pku/Genetic CounselingNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986
  • Early Diagnosis Of Polycystic Kidney DiseaseNational Center For Research Resources1985–1986
  • Cyst Growth In Pkd--Clinical ImplicationNat Inst Of Arthritis, Diabetes, Digestive &Kidney Diseases1985
  • Core--Human Pkd-Patient PopulationNat Inst Of Arthritis, Diabetes, Digestive &Kidney Diseases1985
  • UnknownNat Inst Of Arthritis, Diabetes, Digestive &Kidney Diseases1985