Medical School
- MD, University of Washington School of Medicine (2011)
Undergraduate School
- BA, Boston University (MA) (2007)
Residency
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Program, Pediatrics (2014)
Fellowships
- University of Colorado, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (2018)
Languages
EnglishDepartment
Pediatrics-NeonatologyProfessional Titles
- Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
- UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital NICU Medical Director
Recognitions
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UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital Leadership Award, UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
(2023)
Award for an outstanding contribution to the hospital through leadership and participation in medical staff/hospital affairs.
Publications
- Beard LA, Zaniletti I, Grover TR, Padula MA, Murthy K. Inter-center variation in non-elective removal of central catheters amongst level 4 NICUs. J Perinatol. 2025 Nov 13. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 41233503
- Beard LA, Ceballos KC, Staton KL, Conner KA, Math CM, Moore MK, Weikel BW, Barry JS. Reducing NICU Discharge Care-Related Failures by Improving Discharge Safety. Pediatrics. 2025 Aug 1;156(2). PubMed PMID: 40633929
- Beard LA, Weikel BW, Hannan KE, Messinger AI, Bourque SL. Managing Home Oxygen and Nasogastric Feeds Post-NICU Discharge: PCP Practices and Perspectives. Am J Perinatol. 2025 Sep;42(12):1638-1646. PubMed PMID: 39855270
- Shay R, Weikel BW, Mascorro M, Harding E, Beard L, Grover T, Barry JS. Continuous improvement of non-emergent neonatal intubations in a level IV NICU. J Perinatol. 2025 Apr;45(4):545-551. PubMed PMID: 39025954
- Shay R, Weikel BW, Mascorro M, et al. Continuous improvement of non-emergent neonatal intubations in a level IV NICU. J Perinatol. Published online July 18, 2024. doi:10.1038/s41372-024-02062-7
- Beard L, Levek C, Hwang S, Grover T. Prediction of Nonelective Central Venous Catheter Removal in Medically Complex Neonates. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2019, 4(4):e179.
Practice Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
UCHealth - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Anschutz
12605 E. 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-5224
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
- Children's Hospital Colorado
Specialty Information
Specialties- Pediatrics, Board Certification (2014, 2014)
- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine