Christina Papantonakis, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Practice, Pediatrics-Pulmonary Medicine
Medical School
- MD, Saint Louis University School of Medicine (2011)
Undergraduate School
- BS, University of Denver (CO) (2005)
Residency
- Palmetto Health/University of South Carolina School of Medicine Program, Chief Resident, Pediatrics (2014)
Fellowships
- Vanderbilt University/Monroe Carell, Jr Children's Hospital Program, Pediatric Pulmonology (2017)
Languages
EnglishDepartment
Pediatrics-Pulmonary MedicineProfessional Titles
- Assistant Professor
- MD
- Outpatient Services Director, Colorado Springs
Publications
- Wurth M, Papantonakis CM, Nevel RJ, Thomas CS, Sokolow AG, Moore PE, Rosas-Salazar C. Recommended Reading from Vanderbilt University Pediatric Pulmonary Fellows. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2017 Oct 24. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 29064272
- Moore PE, Poston JT, Boyer D, Barsky E, Gaffin J, Boyne KB, Ross KR, Mann Dosier LB, Vece TJ, Casey AM, Welsh SK, Logan JW, Shepherd EG, Phinzy PA, Panitch HB, Papantonakis CM, Austin ED, Orandi AB, Kitcharoensakkul M, Abe MK, Horani A, Rettig JS, Pittman J. ATS Core Curriculum 2017: Part II. Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2017 Aug;14(Supplement_2):S165-S181. PubMed PMID: 28857623
Professional Memberships
- American Thoracic Society, Member
Practice Locations
Children’s Colorado Outpatient Care at Briargate4125 Briargate Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719-305-9000
Hospital Affiliation
- Children's Hospital Colorado
Specialty Information
Specialties- Pediatric Pulmonology, Board Certification
- Lungs and Breathing - Asthma
- Lungs and Breathing
- Lungs and Breathing - Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity (Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia)
- Lungs and Breathing - Chronic Mechanical Ventilation
- Lungs and Breathing - Lung Development
- Lungs and Breathing - Lung Disease
- Lungs and Breathing - Neonatal Lung Diseases
- Lungs and Breathing - Pulmonary Disorders
- Lungs and Breathing - Respiratory Disease
- Lungs and Breathing - Tracheostomy Dependence
Clinical Interests
Throughout medical school and pediatric residency, the pediatric pulmonologists always were very happy and really seemed to love their jobs. When I did my first rotation with pediatric pulmonary in my first year of residency, I found that as a pulmonologist, you get to work all over the hospital and have close continuity with your patients throughout their lifetime in the clinic. I also fell in love with doing bronchoscopies during residency and then continued to grow that interest since fellowship.
Care Philosophy
I have been practicing at Children's Hospital Colorado in Colorado Springs since 2017. I have the opportunity to care for children with many different breathing concerns. My patients are from all over Southern Colorado and New Mexico, ages range from newborn to late teens. I am so lucky to be a part of the supportive Colorado Springs community.
Throughout medical school and pediatric residency, the pediatric pulmonologists always were very happy and really seemed to love their jobs. When I did my first rotation with pediatric pulmonary in my first year of residency, I found that as a pulmonologist, you get to work all over the hospital and have close continuity with your patients throughout their lifetime in the clinic. I also fell in love with doing bronchoscopies during residency and then continued to grow that interest since fellowship.
Care Philosophy
I have been practicing at Children's Hospital Colorado in Colorado Springs since 2017. I have the opportunity to care for children with many different breathing concerns. My patients are from all over Southern Colorado and New Mexico, ages range from newborn to late teens. I am so lucky to be a part of the supportive Colorado Springs community.
Personal Interests
Outside of work, I enjoy the opportunity to explore nature with my family, experiment in the kitchen and curl up with a good book.
Public Speaking
Yes
I thoroughly enjoy participating in teaching events throughout the Colorado Springs Community
Outside of work, I enjoy the opportunity to explore nature with my family, experiment in the kitchen and curl up with a good book.
Public Speaking
Yes
I thoroughly enjoy participating in teaching events throughout the Colorado Springs Community