Halden Scott, MD

Associate Professor, Pediatrics-Emergency Medicine


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Medical School
  • MD, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (2004)
Graduate School
  • MSCS, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (2019)
Undergraduate School
  • AB, Princeton University (NJ) (2000)
Residency
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program, Pediatrics (2007)
Fellowships
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program, Pediatric Emergency Medicine (2010)
Languages
English
Department
Pediatrics-Emergency Medicine

Professional Titles

  • Director of Research, Section of Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Recognitions

  • Excellence in Quality and Patient Safety, Children's Hospital Colorado (2020)
    The Pediatric Sepsis Program received this award, which recognizes a multidisciplinary team which has made an outstanding contribution to patient safety and clinical outcomes
  • Patient-Family Experience Award, Children's Hospital Colorado (2023)
    Recognizes providers achieving top scores from patients and families

Research Interests

I am interested in improving the rapid diagnosis and treatment of infection in children, in a life-threatening condition called sepsis. Working with teams at Children's Hospital Colorado, we have made great strides in improving early diagnosis and treatment of sepsis here. I also conduct research in Colorado and nationally to try to improve our knowledge of the best ways to diagnose and treat sepsis in children. Finally, I am involved in national and international committees developing guidelines and recommendations for the best ways for hospitals to identify and treat sepsis.

Publications

  • Sanchez-Pinto LN, Del Pilar Arias López M, Scott H, Gibbons K, Moor M, Watson RS, Wiens MO, Schlapbach LJ, Bennett TD. Digital solutions in paediatric sepsis: current state, challenges, and opportunities to improve care around the world. Lancet Digit Health. 2024 Sep;6(9):e651-e661. PubMed PMID: 39138095
  • Lane RD, Richardson T, Scott HF, Paul RM, Balamuth F, Eisenberg MA, Riggs R, Huskins WC, Horvat CM, Keeney GE, Hueschen LA, Lockwood JM, Gunnala V, McKee BP, Patankar N, Pinto VL, Sebring AM, Sharron MP, Treseler J, Wilkes JJ, Workman JK. Delays to Antibiotics in the Emergency Department and Risk of Mortality in Children With Sepsis. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Jun 3;7(6):e2413955. PubMed PMID: 38837160
  • Sanchez-Pinto LN, Bennett TD, DeWitt PE, Russell S, Rebull MN, Martin B, Akech S, Albers DJ, Alpern ER, Balamuth F, Bembea M, Chisti MJ, Evans I, Horvat CM, Jaramillo-Bustamante JC, Kissoon N, Menon K, Scott HF, Weiss SL, Wiens MO, Zimmerman JJ, Argent AC, Sorce LR, Schlapbach LJ, Watson RS, Biban P, Carrol E, Chiotos K, Flauzino De Oliveira C, Hall MW, Inwald D, Ishimine P, Levin M, Lodha R, Nadel S, Nakagawa S, Peters MJ, Randolph AG, Ranjit S, Souza DC, Tissieres P, Wynn JL. Development and Validation of the Phoenix Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock. JAMA. 2024 Feb 27;331(8):675-686. PubMed PMID: 38245897
  • Schlapbach LJ, Watson RS, Sorce LR, Argent AC, Menon K, Hall MW, Akech S, Albers DJ, Alpern ER, Balamuth F, Bembea M, Biban P, Carrol ED, Chiotos K, Chisti MJ, DeWitt PE, Evans I, Flauzino de Oliveira C, Horvat CM, Inwald D, Ishimine P, Jaramillo-Bustamante JC, Levin M, Lodha R, Martin B, Nadel S, Nakagawa S, Peters MJ, Randolph AG, Ranjit S, Rebull MN, Russell S, Scott HF, de Souza DC, Tissieres P, Weiss SL, Wiens MO, Wynn JL, Kissoon N, Zimmerman JJ, Sanchez-Pinto LN, Bennett TD. International Consensus Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock. JAMA. 2024 Feb 27;331(8):665-674. PubMed PMID: 38245889
  • De Castro GC, Slatnick LR, Shannon M, Zhao Z, Jackson K, Smith CM, Whitehurst D, Elliott C, Clark CC, Scott HF, Friedman DL, Demedis J, Esbenshade AJ. Impact of Time-to-Antibiotic Delivery in Pediatric Patients With Cancer Presenting With Febrile Neutropenia. JCO Oncol Pract. 2024 Feb;20(2):228-238. PubMed PMID: 38127868

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatrics, Section of Emergency Medicine, Fellow
  • American College of Emergency Physicians, Fellow

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

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Pediatrics, Board Certification (2007)
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Board Certification (2011)
Clinical Interests
Pediatric acute illness and injury

Care Philosophy
Caring for children and their families during an emergency is an incredible privilege and responsibility. I strive to be worthy of this privilege by bringing a seriousness of medical preparation and a feeling of kindness to what is often a difficult and scary time for a family. I am proud that the emergency department is always open, ready to provide life-saving care, healing and help in crises, for any child who needs it.