SusanF.TownsendMDFAAP
Neonat/Perinatology • Colorado Springs, CONeonatal Ethics
Attending Physician, Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs and UCHealth Memorial Hospital; Pediatrix Medical Group Colorado Springs; Clinical Professor, University CO School of Medicine; Affiliate Faculty UCD Center for Bioethics and Humanities
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Office
1400 E Boulder St
Ste 3593
Colorado Springs, CO 80909Phone+1 719-447-8812Fax+1 719-447-8987
Summary
- Dr. Susan Townsend is a neonatologist in Colorado Springs, CO and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including UCHealth Memorial Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado. She received her medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and has been in practice 35 years. She specializes in neonatal ethics and is experienced in evidence-based medicine, healthcare administration, medical ethics, teaching, and patient advocacy.
Education & Training
University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1987 - 1989- University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Pediatrics, 1982 - 1986
Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineClass of 1982
Certifications & Licensure
CO State Medical License 1990 - 2025
CA State Medical License 1983 - 2021- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
- American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Co-Chair, Nurse Physician Advisory Taskforce for CO Healthcare Appointed by the Governor, CO, 2009-2015
- James E Strain Community Service Award Colorado Chapter, American Academy Pediatrics, 2014
- Veritas Award UCHSC, Center for Bioethics, 2002
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 16 citationsCortisol induces perinatal hepatic gluconeogenesis in the lamb.Susan F. Townsend, Colin D. Rudolph, Abraham M. Rudolph
Journal of Developmental Physiology. 1991-08-01 - 10 citationsDevelopment of coagulation regulatory proteins in the fetal and neonatal lamb.Marilyn J. Manco-Johnson, Linda J. Jacobson, Michele R. Hacker, Susan F. Townsend, James Murphy
Pediatric Research. 2002-10-01 - 5 citationsHyperglycemia-induced hyperinsulinemia decreases maternal and fetal plasma protein C concentration during ovine gestation.Marilyn J. Manco-Johnson, Thomas D Carver, Linda J. Jacobson, Susan F. Townsend, William W. Hay
Pediatric Research. 1994-09-01
Press Mentions
New Quality Improvement Tool Shows Signs of Improved Care of Opioid-Exposed NewbornsApril 27th, 2019
Grant Support
- Comparison Of Two Monitors In Detection Of Infantile ApneaNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
- Inhaled Steroids To Prevent Chronic Lung Disease In Intubated Premature InfantsNational Center For Research Resources1995–2000
- Isolation/Characterization Of Prostaglandin Synthase Isoforms In Preterm LaborNational Center For Research Resources1996–1997
- Continuous Versus Intermittent Administration Of Narcotic Analgesics In NeonatesNational Center For Research Resources1994–1995
Committees
- Program Chair, Executive Committee, AAP Section on Bioethics 2010 - 2015
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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