Robert Friesen, MD
Professor Emeritus, Anesthesiology

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Medical School:
  • MD, University of Kansas School of Medicine (1972)
Undergraduate School:
  • AB, Duke University (NC) (1968)
Internship:
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (1973)
Residency:
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Anesthesiology (1975)
Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado, Pediatric Anesthesiology (1976)
Languages: English
Department: Anesthesiology

Recognition & Awards

  • Honorary Membership, Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland (2015)
    Lifetime achievement award
  • Outstanding Service Award, Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society (2013)

Teaching

  • Professor (2001)
    School of Medicine, Anesthesiology
  • Professor Emeritus (2017)
    School of Medicine, Anesthesiology

Publications

  • Friesen RH, Slavov D, Miyamoto SD, Ing RJ, LaRiviere WB, Taylor MRG. Lack of Association Between Adrenoreceptor Genotype and the Vasoconstriction Response to Dexmedetomidine. Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2017 May 1;:1089253217708621. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 28482761
  • Christensen LK, Armstead VE, Bilyeu DP, Johnson KE, Friesen RH. Hemodynamic responses and plasma phenylephrine concentrations associated with intranasal phenylephrine in children. Paediatr Anaesth. 2017 Jul;27(7):768-773. PubMed PMID: 28504321
  • Clopton RG, Friesen R, Partrick D, Wilson N, Jaggers J, Ivy DD, Schwartz LI, Ing RJ. The Anesthetic Challenges of Lung Biopsy-Associated Intrathoracic Hemorrhage in a Child With Suprasystemic Pulmonary Hypertension. Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2017 Jun;21(2):172-177. PubMed PMID: 27815350
  • Friesen RH. Herbert Rackow and Ernest Salanitre: the emergence of pediatric anesthesia as a specialty in the United States. Paediatr Anaesth. 2015 Jul;25(7):663-7. PubMed PMID: 25736027
  • Friesen RH, Twite MD, Nichols CS, Cardwell KA, Pan Z, Darst JR, Wilson N, Fagan TE, Miyamoto SD, Ivy DD. Hemodynamic response to ketamine in children with pulmonary hypertension. Paediatr Anaesth. 2015 Nov 13. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 26564806

Professional Memberships

  • Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society, Director
  • Society for Pediatric Anesthesia, Member
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists, Member
  • International Anesthesia Research Society, Member

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
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Anesthesiology, Board Certification (1976)
  • Pediatric Anesthesiology, Board Certification (2013)
Clinical Interests
I am interested in providing anesthetic care for children with congenital and acquired heart disease and pulmonary hypertension.

Care Philosophy
I strive to provide expert and compassionate anesthetic care to children and babies undergoing cardiac procedures. I know that this is a stressful time for families, and I hope to reassure them that their children are receiving the best care possible.

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Kansas School of Medicine (1972)
Undergraduate Schools:
  • AB, Duke University (NC) (1968)
Internships:
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (1973)
Residency Programs:
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Anesthesiology (1975)
Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado, Pediatric Anesthesiology (1976)
Languages: English
Department: Anesthesiology
Contact Us
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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