Edward Goldson, MD

Professor Emeritus, Pediatrics-Developmental Pediatrics

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Medical School
  • MD, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (1966)
Undergraduate School
  • AB, Antioch College (OH) (1962)
Internship
  • University Hospitals Case Medical Center Program (1967)
Residency
  • University Hospitals Case Medical Center Program, Pediatrics (1969)
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Yiddish
Department
Pediatrics-Developmental Pediatrics

Recognitions

  • Top Doctor in Denver, 5280 Magazine (2012)
    Voted a 5280 best doctor by my peers in response to the question, "Which physician would you trust to treat you and your family?"
  • Service Award, Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation, Denver, CO (2009)
  • James E. Strain Award, The Children's Hospital, Denver, CO (2006)
    Awarded in recognition of community service to the needs of indigent children.
  • C. Henry Kempe Service Award, The Kempe Center, Denver, CO (2006)
    Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Distinguished Service Award, The Children's Hospital, Denver, CO (1996)

Research Interests

My research interests have focused on Down syndrome and autism

Publications

  • Child Sexual Abuse Antonia Chiesa and Edward Goldson Pediatrics in Review 2017;38;105 DOI: 10.1542/pir. 2016-0113
  • Goldson E. Advances in Autism-2016. Advances in Pediatrics 63 (2016) 333-355
  • Goldson E, Reynolds A: Child Development and Behavior. In: Hay Jr WW, Levin MJ, Abzug M, Deterding RR (eds) Current Pediatric Diagnosis and Treatment, ed 22. Connecticut, McGraw Hill (Lange) 2016, pp 71-100
  • Gleason MMM, Goldson E, Yogman MW. Addressing Early Childhood Emotional and Behavioral Problems: Policy Statement. Pediatrics 2016; 138(6): e20163023
  • Gardner SL, Goldson E, Hernandez JA: The Neonate and his Environment: Impact on Development. In: SL Gardner, BS Carter, M Enzman-Hines, JA Hernandez (eds). Merenstein and Gardner's Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier Science USA, 2016, pp262-314
  • Smith PS, Goldson E: Support groups lead effort to educate parents about Down Syndrome. AAP News, January 2016, 2002, 37:15
  • Goldson E: A child's view (pg 311) and Unequal Twins (pg 326). In: Rotbart H (ed). Miracles We Have Seen. Health Communications, Inc. Deerfield Beach, Fl, 2016
  • 48. Goldson E: Neglect: Should There Be Mandatory Reporting: In: Mathews B, Bross DC (eds). Mandatory Reporting Laws and the Identification of Severe Child Abuse and Neglect. Dordrecht,Heidelberg, New York, London: Springer 2015
  • Goldson, E: A Clinical Model for the Care of Children with Special Health Needs. In: Schimanski E, Cavalcante FG (eds). Pesquisa E Extensão: Experiências e Perspectivas Interdisciplinares. Editora, UEPG, 2014, pp 121-137
  • Goldson E, Reynolds A: Child Development and Behavior In: Hay Jr.,WW, Levin MJ Abzug M, Deterding RR (eds). Current Pediatric Diagnosis and Treatment: 22 Edition, Connecticut: McGraw Hill (Lange), 2014, pp 75-116
  • Goldson E, Chan KH: Pediatric Otolaryngology: A Psychosocial Perspective. In: Bluestone C, Healy G, Simons M (eds). Pediatric Otolaryngology, 5th Edition Philadelphia: Saunders, 2014
  • Sanders RJ, Annest SJ, Goldson E. Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet and Pectoralis Minor Syndromes in Children. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2013;47:5 pp. 331 - 337.
  • Boada R, Hutaff-Lee C, Schrader A, Weitzenkamp D, Benke TA, Goldson EJ, Costa AC. Antagonism of NMDA receptors as a potential treatment for Down syndrome: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Transl Psychiatry. 2012 Jul 17;2:e141. PubMed PMID: 22806212
  • Goldson E, Reynolds A: Child Development and Behavior In: Hay Jr., WW, Levin MJ Sondheimer J, Deterding RR (eds). Current Pediatric Diagnosis and Treatment: 21st Edition, Connecticut: McGraw Hill (Lange), 2012, pp 64-101, pp 73-112
  • Goldson, Edward (Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, CO). Letter to the Editor. AAP Section on Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Newsletter, Spring 2012
  • Goldson E, Chan K: Pediatric Otolaryngology: A Psychosocial Perspective. In Bluestone CD, Stool SE, Alper CM, Arjmand EM, Casselbrant ML. Dohar E, Yellon RF (eds). Pediatric Otolaryngology, Philadelphia, Fourth Edition: Elsevier Science, in press
  • Goldson E, Reynolds A: Child Development and Behavior In: Hay Jr., WW, Levin MJ Sondheimer J, Deterding RR (eds). Current Pediatric Diagnosis and Treatment: 22nd Edition, Connecticut: McGraw Hill (Lange); in press
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Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Fellow
  • Western Society for Pediatric Research (WSPR), Member
  • American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Member
  • Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Member

Practice Locations

JFK Partners - Specialty Clinic
13121 E. 17th Ave
C234
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-6630

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

Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Center Affiliations

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Board Certification (1986)
  • Pediatrics, Board Certification (1972)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Child and Teen Health
  • Brain and Nervous System
Clinical Interests
General pediatrics and child development with an emphasis on care of the high risk infant and the chronically ill child, follow-up of premature and sick infants, behavior and medical management of children with the fragile X syndrome, clinical aspects of autism and child abuse

Care Philosophy
I strive to provide the best care which is family centered and part of a medical home. Collaboration and work with families is essential for me as is working collaboratively in multidisciplinary settings

Personal Interests
In my spare time I play the violin in an orchestra and play chamber music. I am an active skier and cyclist and very much enjoy travel