Diane Christopher, MD
Associate Professor, OB-GYN-Gyn & OB Health
Medical School
- MD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2007)
Undergraduate School
- BA, University of Colorado - Boulder (CO) (2003)
Residency
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program, Obstetrics and Gynecology (2011)
Languages
EnglishDepartment
OB-GYN-Gyn & OB HealthProfessional Titles
- Senior Instructor
Publications
- Type 2 diabetes in the non-pregnant patient
- SASGOG Surgical Gynecology. A Case Based Approach. "Cesarean scar pregnancy"
- Problem Based Learning to Obstetric Anesthesia: Chapter 12: Antenatal and Intrapartum Fetal Testing
- Christopher D, Fringuello M, Fought AJ, Bolt M, Micke K, Elfman H, Reeves S. Evaluating for disparities in prenatal genetic counseling. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM. 2021 Sep 25;4(1):100494. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34583054
- Christopher D, Markese A, Tonick S, Carpenter L, Harrison MS. Evaluating adherence to American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guidelines at the first obstetric visit. Womens Health (Lond). 2022 Jan-Dec;18:17455057221122590. PubMed PMID: 36173253
- Christopher D, Fringuello M, Fought AJ, Bolt M, Micke K, Elfman H, Reeves S. Evaluating for disparities in prenatal genetic counseling. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM. 2022 Jan;4(1):100494. PubMed PMID: 34583054
- Christopher D, Fresia J, Alexander J, Krenz K, Aldrich H, Hampanda K. Redesigning the First Prenatal Visit: A Quality Improvement Initiative. J Healthc Qual. 2023 Dec 6. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 38147584
- Christopher D, Leininger WM, Beaty L, Nunziato JD, Kremer ME, Diaz Quinones JJ, Rutz S, Griffin TR, Klatt TE. Quality and Safety Practices Among Academic Obstetrics and Gynecology Departments. Am J Med Qual. 2023 Jul-Aug 01;38(4):165-173. PubMed PMID: 37382305
- Moore E, Friedman J, Christopher D. Vaginal Corrosion Due to Insertion of a 9-Volt Battery. Obstet Gynecol. 2023 Jun 1;141(6):1219-1223. PubMed PMID: 37141593
Practice Locations
UCHealth Women's Care Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus1635 Aurora Ct
Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, 3rd Fl
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-1060
UCHealth Internal Medicine - Lowry
8111 E. Lowry Blvd
Denver, CO 80230
720-848-9500
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Board Certification (2013, 2015)
- Women's Health - Breast Feeding
- Women's Health
- Women's Health - Contraception
- Women's Health - Gynecologic and Obstetric Infections
- Women's Health - Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Women's Health - Menopause
- Women's Health - Lower Genital Tract Disorders
- Women's Health - Endometriosis
- Pregnancy and Reproduction - Childbirth
- Pregnancy and Reproduction
- Pregnancy and Reproduction - Gestational Diabetes
- Pregnancy and Reproduction - Pregnancy
- Pregnancy and Reproduction - Prenatal Care
- Pregnancy and Reproduction - Prenatal Testing
- Surgery - Laparoscopic Surgery
- Surgery
Clinical Interests
Dr. Christopher says delivering babies and guiding women through pregnancy and all aspects of birth is by far the best part of her job. Women are often scared or nervous in anticipating their delivery and she likes to provide education to help allay those fears. A true woman’s advocate, Dr. Christopher says she will never recommend a medication, surgery or treatment that she would not also recommend to her own mother, sister or friend. “I think it’s very important that a patient feels she is being heard by her physician and finds satisfaction with her visit,” says Christopher. “I know I’ve reached a patient when she recommends her mother or sister to me.”
Care Philosophy
Dr. Christopher chose OB/GYN as a specialty because she likes to help women through all periods of their lives, from menarche to menopause. She also enjoys the continuity of care that OB/GYN provides. Diagnosing, treating and then following patients through a specific medical problem is very rewarding for her.
Dr. Christopher says delivering babies and guiding women through pregnancy and all aspects of birth is by far the best part of her job. Women are often scared or nervous in anticipating their delivery and she likes to provide education to help allay those fears. A true woman’s advocate, Dr. Christopher says she will never recommend a medication, surgery or treatment that she would not also recommend to her own mother, sister or friend. “I think it’s very important that a patient feels she is being heard by her physician and finds satisfaction with her visit,” says Christopher. “I know I’ve reached a patient when she recommends her mother or sister to me.”
Care Philosophy
Dr. Christopher chose OB/GYN as a specialty because she likes to help women through all periods of their lives, from menarche to menopause. She also enjoys the continuity of care that OB/GYN provides. Diagnosing, treating and then following patients through a specific medical problem is very rewarding for her.
Public Speaking
Yes
Preconception Counseling
Yes
Preconception Counseling