Christine Cho, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Practice, Pediatrics-Allergy/Immunology


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Medical School
  • MD, Ohio State University College of Medicine (2006)
Undergraduate School
  • BA, Davidson College (NC) (2001)
Internship
  • Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Program (2007)
Residency
  • Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Program, Pediatrics (2009)
Fellowships
  • Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University Program, Allergy and Immunology (2012)
Languages
English
Department
Pediatrics-Allergy/Immunology

Professional Titles

  • Pediatric Allergist

Recognitions

  • Clinician of the Year, Pediatrics, National Jewish Health (2017)
    Chosen by the awards committee, comprised of NJH Faculty
  • Fellows Clinician Teaching Award, National Jewish Health Graduating Fellows (2017)
  • Patient-Family Experience Award, Children's Hospital Colorado (2020)
  • Teaching Award, Children's Hospital Colorado Allergy and Immunology Fellows (2022)
  • Excellence in Teaching, CHCO Allergy Immunology Fellows (2023)
  • Excellence in Research, CHCO Allergy Immunology Fellows (2023)
  • 5280 Top Doctor- Allergy & Immunology, 5280 - Castle Connolly (2023)
  • Excellence in Teaching, CHCO Allergy Immunology Fellows (2024)
  • 5280 Top Doctor- Allergy & Immunology, 5280 - Castle Connolly (2024)

Publications

  • Cho CB, Stutes SA, Altrich ML, Ardoin SP, Phillips G, Ogbogu PU. Autoantibodies in chronic idiopathic urticaria and nonurticarial systemic autoimmune disorders. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2013 Jan;110(1):29-33. PubMed PMID: 23244655
  • Slack MA, Erwin EA, Cho CB, Raveendran R, Phillips G, Ogbogu PU. Food and aeroallergen sensitization in adult eosinophilic esophagitis. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2013 Oct;111(4):304-5. PubMed PMID: 24054372
  • Hoffman BC, Garcia S, Everett DC, Leung DYM, Cho CB. Association of atopic dermatitis with increased risk of anaphylaxis to egg and milk. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2019 Dec;123(6):620-622. PubMed PMID: 31520770
  • Jones SM, Sicherer SH, Burks AW, Leung DY, Lindblad RW, Dawson P, Henning AK, Berin MC, Chiang D, Vickery BP, Pesek RD, Cho CB, Davidson WF, Plaut M, Sampson HA, Wood RA. Epicutaneous immunotherapy for the treatment of peanut allergy in children and young adults. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2017 Apr;139(4):1242-1252.e9. PubMed PMID: 28091362
  • Erwin EA, Tripathi A, Ogbogu PU, Commins SP, Slack MA, Cho CB, Hamilton RG, Workman LJ, Platts-Mills TA. IgE Antibody Detection and Component Analysis in Patients with Eosinophilic Esophagitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2015 Nov-Dec;3(6):896-904.e3. PubMed PMID: 26099818
  • Cho C, Ferdman RM, Church JA, Ong PY. Skin-deep clues to a complex disease. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2010 Jan;104(1):93-4. PubMed PMID: 20143652
  • Kim EH, Perry TT, Wood RA, Leung DYM, Berin MC, Burks AW, Cho CB, Jones SM, Scurlock A, Sicherer SH, Henning AK, Dawson P, Lindblad RW, Plaut M, Sampson HA. Induction of sustained unresponsiveness after egg oral immunotherapy compared to baked egg therapy in children with egg allergy. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2020 Oct;146(4):851-862.e10. PubMed PMID: 32535135
  • Berdyshev E, Goleva E, Bronova I, Bronoff AS, Hoffman BC, Ramirez-Gama MA, Garcia SL, Crumrine D, Elias PM, Cho CB, Leung DYM. Unique skin abnormality in patients with peanut allergy but no atopic dermatitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2021 Jan;147(1):361-367.e1. PubMed PMID: 32615171
  • Scurlock AM, Burks AW, Sicherer SH, Leung DYM, Kim EH, Henning AK, Dawson P, Lindblad RW, Berin MC, Cho CB, Davidson WF, Plaut M, Sampson HA, Wood RA, Jones SM. Epicutaneous immunotherapy for treatment of peanut allergy: Follow-up from the Consortium for Food Allergy Research. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2021 Mar;147(3):992-1003.e5. PubMed PMID: 33290772
  • Covar RA, Fleischer DM, Cho CB, Boguniewicz M. Current Diagnosis & Treatment: Pediatrics. 25th ed. USA: McGraw Hill; c2020. Chapter 38, Allergic Disorders; p.1112-1151.
  • Gilje EA and C Cho. Multiple reactions during desensitization and predicting decreased efficacy of pegaspargase chemotherapy. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2024 May 17:S1081-1206(24)00292-8. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2024.05.009. Online ahead of print.
  • Gilje EA, Cho C. Multiple reactions during desensitization and predicting decreased efficacy of pegaspargase chemotherapy. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2024 Aug;133(2):219-220. PubMed PMID: 38762055
  • Gilje EA, Cho C. Authors' Response. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2024 Oct;133(4):485. PubMed PMID: 39293903

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI), Fellow
  • American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Member
  • Colorado Allergy and Asthma 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

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Pediatrics, Board Certification (2009)
  • Allergy and Immunology, Board Certification (2012)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Immune System - Allergies
  • Immune System - Anaphylaxis
  • Immune System - Angioedema
  • Immune System - Urticaria (Hives)
  • Immune System
  • Lungs and Breathing - Asthma
  • Lungs and Breathing
  • Immune System - Eczema
  • Immune System - Rhinitis
  • Immune System - Sinusitis
Clinical Interests
I enjoy taking care of all allergic conditions, but I have a special interest in food allergy and in asthma. Regarding research, I was involved in food immunotherapy trials in the past. My current interest is in improving quality and promoting safety in the clinical setting and addressing food insecurity particularly among food-allergic families.

Care Philosophy
As a mother and a pediatrician, I completely understand the intense desire to have our children thrive. My care philosophy is to maximize quality of life while minimizing medications. I strive to listen carefully to caretakers and to my patients so that we can come up with the best plan for each unique family. It is also very important for me to be up to date on the allergy literature so that I can provide evidence-based care to my patients.

Personal Interests
Outside of taking care of patients, I enjoy travelling, music, eating all kinds of food, art, hiking, and spending time with my family.

Volunteer Activities
I volunteer at my children's school