Medical School:
Department: Pediatrics-Adolescent Medicine
- MD, University of California, Davis, School of Medicine (1991)
- BS, University of California–Davis (CA) (1986)
- University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatrics (1994)
- University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Adolescent Medicine (1995)
Department: Pediatrics-Adolescent Medicine
Professional Titles
- Pediatrician
Recognition & Awards
-
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?"
Research Interests
My research has focused on pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes in teenagers, including improving testing for diabetes and prevention of progression of pre-diabetes to diabetes. My current interest is related to prevention of mental health outcomes of depression and suicide in transgender youth.
Teaching
-
Associate Professor
(2008)
School of Medicine, Pediatrics
Adolescent medicine
Publications
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36300712/
- Batt C, Sheeder J, Love-Osborne K: Weight gain patterns in adolescent and young adult women with the etonogestrel implant; comparison by weight category. Journal of Adolescent Health 2021; 69(5):815-823.
- Identification of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) at Lower A1c Values Leads to Improved A1c Outcomes Kathy Love-Osborne, Haley Ringwood, Jeanelle Sheeder, Phil Zeitler Journal of Adolescent Health, Vol. 66, Issue 2, S68–S69 Published in issue: February 2020
- Love-Osborne KA, Sheeder JL, Nadeau KJ, Zeitler P. Longitudinal follow up of dysglycemia in overweight and obese pediatric patients. Pediatr Diabetes. 2018 Mar;19(2):199-204. PubMed PMID: 28856775
Practice Locations
Denver Health
777 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204
303-436-6000
Hospital Affiliation
777 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204
303-436-6000
Hospital Affiliation
- Denver Health Medical Center
Specialty Information
Specialties
- Pediatrics, Board Certification (1994, 2018)
- Adolescent Medicine, Board Certification (1999, 2018)
- Child and Teen Health - Teen Health
- Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Obesity
- Child and Teen Health - Juvenile Diabetes
- Primary Care
- Women's Health - Adolescent Reproductive Health - Adolescent Gynecology
- Child and Teen Health
- Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
- Women's Health
Clinical Interests
My clinical interests include general health of adolescents, including management of weight problems, contraception and menstrual problems. I am also experienced in care of transgender youth.
Care Philosophy
I believe that teenagers have the power to improve their health and encourage them to strive to set goals for themselves to take good care of their bodies.
My clinical interests include general health of adolescents, including management of weight problems, contraception and menstrual problems. I am also experienced in care of transgender youth.
Care Philosophy
I believe that teenagers have the power to improve their health and encourage them to strive to set goals for themselves to take good care of their bodies.
Personal Interests
In my free time, I enjoy skiing, hiking, singing, cooking, and spending time with my family and pets.
Volunteer Activities
I have participated as a team manager for Destination Imagination for four years. This year, I coordinated setting up DI teams at both of my children's DPS schools. I also sing in a local group (Last Note Singers) that performs in various community settings, including nursing and retirement homes, the zoo and the botanical gardens.
Public Speaking
Yes
I am interested in speaking on topics of adolescent family planning and adolescent obesity and type 2 diabetes
In my free time, I enjoy skiing, hiking, singing, cooking, and spending time with my family and pets.
Volunteer Activities
I have participated as a team manager for Destination Imagination for four years. This year, I coordinated setting up DI teams at both of my children's DPS schools. I also sing in a local group (Last Note Singers) that performs in various community settings, including nursing and retirement homes, the zoo and the botanical gardens.
Public Speaking
Yes
I am interested in speaking on topics of adolescent family planning and adolescent obesity and type 2 diabetes
General Information
Medical Schools:
- MD, University of California, Davis, School of Medicine (1991)
Undergraduate Schools:
- BS, University of California–Davis (CA) (1986)
Residency Programs:
- University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatrics (1994)
Fellowships:
- University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Adolescent Medicine (1995)
Department: Pediatrics-Adolescent Medicine