Rachel Clopton, MD
Associate Professor, Anesthesiology-Pediatric Anesthesiology
Medical School
- MD, Duke University School of Medicine
Undergraduate School
- BS, University of Oklahoma (OK)
Internship
- Duke University Hospital Program
Residency
- University of Rochester Program, Anesthesiology (2013)
Fellowships
- University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatric Anesthesiology (2014)
- University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Congenital Cardiac Anesthesiology (2015)
Department
Anesthesiology-Pediatric AnesthesiologyProfessional Titles
- Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist
Publications
- Belk JW, Twite MD, Klockua KS, Silveira LS, Clopton RG. “Effects of aprepitant on post-operative nausea and vomiting in patients with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery or catheterization procedures: A retrospective study with subjects as their own historical controls.” Front. Anesthesiol., 08 September 2023. Sec. Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Volume 2 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fanes.2023.1190383
- Clopton R, Stone M, Ing RJ. In Children With Congenital Heart Disease Should the Left or Right Internal Jugular Vein Be Used for Central Venous Access?. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2022 Aug;36(8 Pt A):2488-2489. PubMed PMID: 35537971
- Clopton RC, Ing RJ, Kaufman J. Do Children With Down Syndrome Require More Opioids During Cardiac Surgery?. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2022 Jan;36(1):200-201. PubMed PMID: 34674930
- Clopton RG, PedsF Podcast 7.3: Pulmonary Hypertension in Pediatric Patients. Anesthesia Education Toolbox https://learn.anesthesiatoolbox.com/products/pedsf-podcast-73-pulmonary-hypertension-in-pediatric-patients
- "Breathing circuit compliance and accuracy of displayed tidal volume during pressure-controlled ventilation of infants: A quality improvement project." Paediatr Anaesth. 2017 Sep;27(9):935-941.
- Clopton R, Ing RJ, Kaufman J. Do Down Syndrome children require more opioids during cardiac surgery?", JCVA-D-21-00994.
- Clopton RG, Friesen RH, Partrick DA, Wilson N, Jaggers J, Ivy DD, Schwartz LI, Ing RJ. “The anesthetic challenges of biopsy-associated intrathoracic hemorrhage in a child with suprasystemic pulmonary hypertension.” Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia.
Professional Memberships
- Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society, Member
- Society of Pediatric Anesthesiologists, Member
- American Society of Anesthesiologists, Member
Practice Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
Saint Joseph Hospital
1375 E. 19th Avenue
Denver, CO 80218
303-812-2000
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
- Saint Joseph Hospital
- Children's Hospital Colorado
Specialty Information
Specialties- Anesthesiology, Board Certification (2014, 2024)
- Pediatric Anesthesiology (2015)
- Advanced Fellowship in Congenital Cardiac Anesthesiology, Specialized Training (2015)
Clinical Interests
I am part of a small multi-disciplinary team dedicated to the care of patients with congenital heart disease. I provide anesthesia care for procedures ranging from complex open heart surgery to radiological studies. My clinical interests include developing and refining ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) protocols through multicenter collaboration in order to decrease complications and recovery time after congenital cardiac surgery.
I am part of a small multi-disciplinary team dedicated to the care of patients with congenital heart disease. I provide anesthesia care for procedures ranging from complex open heart surgery to radiological studies. My clinical interests include developing and refining ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) protocols through multicenter collaboration in order to decrease complications and recovery time after congenital cardiac surgery.