Sarah Tillema, PA-C

Sr. Instructor, Pediatrics-General Pediatrics


FacultyPhoto
Graduate School
  • PA-C, Duke University (2013)
Undergraduate School
  • BEng, University of California–San Diego (CA) (2009)
Languages
English
Department
Pediatrics-General Pediatrics

Publications

  • Sachs AL, Coringrato E, Sprague N, Turbyfill A, Tillema S, Litt J. Rationale, Feasibility, and Acceptability of the Meeting in Nature Together (MINT) Program: A Novel Nature-Based Social Intervention for Loneliness Reduction with Teen Parents and Their Peers. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Sep 4;19(17). PubMed PMID: 36078775
  • Smith H, Ashby B, Tillema S, Xiong S, Sheeder J. Interconception Care for Adolescent Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Matern Child Health J. 2023 Sep;27(9):1570-1577. PubMed PMID: 37278843
  • Sachs AL, Coringrato E, Sprague N, Turbyfill A, Tillema S, Litt J. Rationale, Feasibility, and Acceptability of the Meeting in Nature Together (MINT) Program: A Novel Nature-Based Social Intervention for Loneliness Reduction with Teen Parents and Their Peers. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Sep 4;19(17). PubMed PMID: 36078775
  • Sachs AL, Corigrato E, Sprague N, Turbyfill A, Tillema S, Litt J. The MINT Program: A Mixed-Method Approach to Identifying Nature-Based Resources to Promote Adolescent Parent Social and Psychological Well-Being. J Adv Nurs. 2024 Oct 23. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 39441021

Practice Locations

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

Children's Hospital Colorado Child Health Clinic
860 N Potomac Cir
Aurora, CO 80011
720-777-2740

Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Adolescent Medicine
Clinical Interests
My clinical interests are general pediatrics and family planning.

Care Philosophy
I believe in providing the best medical care for my patients. I enjoy working with patients to accomplish their personal health goals.

Personal Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy group exercise classes, yoga, reading, and trying new restaurants.

Volunteer Activities
Volunteer neighbor in "Neighbor Program" which connects participating kinship and foster families with their own volunteer “Neighbor.” Neighbors deliver meals, groceries, or care packages to one family for six months, building a friendship through encouraging notes and phone calls.

Public Speaking
Yes