Medical School:
Department: Anesthesiology
- MD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2007)
- MS, University of Denver (1998)
- BS, University of Denver (CO) (1997)
- Exempla St Joseph Hospital Program (2008)
- University of Colorado, Chief Resident, Anesthesiology (2011)
- University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Anesthesiology (2012)
Department: Anesthesiology
Professional Titles
- Assistant Professor
- Medical Director Obstetric Anesthesia Maternal Fetal Care Unit
- Obstetric and Fetal Anesthesiologist
Recognition & Awards
- Annual Excellence in Quality and Patient Safety Award, Children's Hospital Colorado (2014)
-
Resident of the Year, University of Colorado
(2011)
-
Katie Wood Memorial Award, University of Colorado
(2010)
Awarded to the top second year anesthesia resident
Publications
- Wood C, Arbet J, Amura CR, Nodine P, Collins MR, Orlando BS, Mayer DC, Stein D, Anderson J. Multicenter Study Evaluating Nitrous Oxide Use for Labor Analgesia at High- and Low-Altitude Institutions. Anesth Analg. 2022 Feb 1;134(2):294-302. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000005712. PMID: 34469359.
- Hoagland MA, Fleming J, Foley C, Fernandez P, Wood CL. Avoiding the Use of Halogenated Anesthetic Agents for Uterine Relaxation in Open Mid-Gestation Fetal Surgery: A Case Report. Fetal Diagn Ther. 2022;49(4):190-195. doi: 10.1159/000524899. Epub 2022 May 24. PMID: 35609531.
- Melissa M. Masaracchia, MD1,2; Michael V. Zaretsky, MD3; Zhaoxing Pan, PhD4; Wenru Zhou, MS4; Franklin S. Chow, MD3; Cristina L. Wood, MD, MS. Evolution of postoperative care: Marked reduction of opioid consumption when ERAC pathway added to wound soaker therapy for cesarean delivery. The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine September 2022. 10.1080/14767058.2022.2130241
- Wood C, Arbet J, Amura CR, Nodine P, Collins MR, Orlando BS, Mayer DC, Stein D, Anderson J. Multicenter Study Evaluating Nitrous Oxide Use for Labor Analgesia at High- and Low-Altitude Institutions. Anesth Analg. 2021 Sep 1. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000005712. Epub ahead of print.
- Zaretsky M, Brockel M, Derderian SC, Francom C, Wood C. A Graceful EXIT impeded by obstetrical complications. BMJ Case Rep. 2021 Feb 5;14(2):e237911. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2020-237911. PMID: 33547119
- Porter AC, Behrendt NJ, Zaretsky MV, Liechty KW, Wood C, Chow F, Galan HL. Continuous local bupivacaine wound infusion reduces oral opioid use for acute postoperative pain control following myelomeningocele repair. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM. 2021 Mar;3(2):100296. doi: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2020.100296..
- Wood CL, Zuk J, Rollins MD, Silveira LJ, Feiner JR, Zaretsky M, Chatterjee D. Anesthesia for Maternal-Fetal Interventions: A Survey of Fetal Therapy Centers in the North American Fetal Therapy Network. Fetal Diagn Ther. 2021;48(5):361-371. doi: 10.1159/000514897. Epub 2021 Apr 7.
- Enhanced recovery efforts for cesarean delivery reduce need for opioids by 80% | EurekAlert! Science News 2021.
- SECTION EDITOR: Statewide Guidelines: Colorado’s Opioid Solution: CLINICIANS UNITED TO RESOLVE THE EPIDEMIC (CO’s CURE)OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2020 OPIOID PRESCRIBING AND TREATMENT GUIDELINES. Developed by the Colorado Section of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in partnership with Colorado Hospital Association, Colorado Medical Society and Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention
- Nodine PM, Collins MR, Wood CL, Anderson JL, Orlando BS, McNair BK, Mayer DC, Stein DJ. Nitrous Oxide Use During Labor: Satisfaction, Adverse Effects, and Predictors of Conversion to Neuraxial Analgesia. J Midwifery Womens Health. 2020 May;65(3):335-341. doi: 10.1111/jmwh.13124. Epub 2020 May 26. PMID: 32452155.
- Wood C et al. Multi-center study evaluating nitrous oxide use for labor analgesia at high and low altitude institutions. (2020). Submitted to Anesthesia and Analgesia
- Wood C et al. Anesthesia for Maternal-Fetal Interventions: A Survey of Fetal Therapy Centers in the North American Fetal Therapy Network" has been received by the journal editorial office. Your submission has been assigned the following manuscript number: AA-D-20-02057
Practice Locations
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
Children's Hospital Colorado - Colorado Fetal Care Center
13123 E 16th Ave, B735
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-4463
Hospital Affiliation
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
Children's Hospital Colorado - Colorado Fetal Care Center
13123 E 16th Ave, B735
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-4463
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
- Children's Hospital Colorado
Specialty Information
Specialties
- Anesthesiology, Board Certification
- ACLS, Certificate (2016)
- NRP, Certificate (2016)
- Fetal Anesthesiology, Specialized Training (2013)
- High Risk Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship, Specialized Training (2012)
- Pregnancy and Reproduction - Maternal and Fetal Health
- Pregnancy and Reproduction
- Pregnancy and Reproduction - High-Risk Pregnancy
- Pregnancy and Reproduction - Pregnancy
- Pregnancy and Reproduction - Prenatal Care
Clinical Interests
I am a fellowship trained high-risk obstetric anesthesiologist who specializes in both high-risk parturients and fetal anomalies. My research focuses on maternal hemodynamics, fetal hemodynamics and fetal cardiac function during obstetric and fetal surgery. In addition, I am responsible for all of the quality and patient safety on both our maternal units at Children's Hospital Colorado and University of Colorado Hospital.
Care Philosophy
My specialty is anesthesiology with focus on high risk pregnancies. My goal is to make my patients comfortable by providing complete anesthesia care. Open communication and collaboration are very important to me and I believe that listening first to all questions and concerns creates a better patient doctor relationship. I have always been passionate about keeping patients comfortable and creating a warm safe environment for patients to heal.
I am a fellowship trained high-risk obstetric anesthesiologist who specializes in both high-risk parturients and fetal anomalies. My research focuses on maternal hemodynamics, fetal hemodynamics and fetal cardiac function during obstetric and fetal surgery. In addition, I am responsible for all of the quality and patient safety on both our maternal units at Children's Hospital Colorado and University of Colorado Hospital.
Care Philosophy
My specialty is anesthesiology with focus on high risk pregnancies. My goal is to make my patients comfortable by providing complete anesthesia care. Open communication and collaboration are very important to me and I believe that listening first to all questions and concerns creates a better patient doctor relationship. I have always been passionate about keeping patients comfortable and creating a warm safe environment for patients to heal.
Personal Interests
I am passionate about scuba diving with my family all around the world.
Public Speaking
Yes
I enjoy speaking about obstetric and fetal anesthesiology.
I am passionate about scuba diving with my family all around the world.
Public Speaking
Yes
I enjoy speaking about obstetric and fetal anesthesiology.
General Information
Medical Schools:
- MD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2007)
Graduate Schools:
- MS, University of Denver (1998)
Undergraduate Schools:
- BS, University of Denver (CO) (1997)
Internships:
- Exempla St Joseph Hospital Program (2008)
Residency Programs:
- University of Colorado, Chief Resident, Anesthesiology (2011)
Fellowships:
- University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Anesthesiology (2012)
Department: Anesthesiology