Amy Lee, MD

Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology-Pediatric Anesthesiology


FacultyPhoto
Medical School
  • MD, University of Minnesota Medical School (2015)
Undergraduate School
  • BA, Saint Olaf College (MN) (2009)
Internship
  • Wake Forest University School of Medicine Program (2016)
Residency
  • Wake Forest University School of Medicine Program, Chief Resident, Anesthesiology (2019)
Fellowships
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatric Anesthesiology (2020)
Languages
English
Department
Anesthesiology-Pediatric Anesthesiology

Professional Titles

  • Anesthesiology Residency Site Director

Recognitions

  • Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Rising Star Award, Society for Pediatric Anesthesia (2022)

Publications

  • Templeton TW, Goenaga-Díaz EJ, Runyan CM, Kiell EP, Lee AJ, Templeton LB. A generalized multistage approach to oral and nasal intubation in infants with Pierre Robin sequence: A retrospective review. Paediatr Anaesth. 2018 Nov;28(11):1029-1034. PubMed PMID: 30284747
  • Narang P, Johnson A, Enja M, Lippmann S. Pharmacogenomics Can Enhance Prescribing of Psychiatric Medications. South Med J. 2016 Oct;109(10):628-630. PubMed PMID: 27706500
  • Templeton TW, Lawrence AE, Lee AJ, Templeton LB. Inside out: Repurposing endobronchial intubation to facilitate extraluminal placement of a 5 Fr Arndt bronchial blocker in young infants. Paediatr Anaesth. 2018 Jul;28(7):668-669. PubMed PMID: 30133914
  • Downard MG, Lee AJ, Heald CJ, Anthony EY, Singh J, Templeton TW. A Retrospective Evaluation of Airway Anatomy in Young Children and Implications for One-Lung Ventilation. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2020 Aug 12. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32921610
  • Lee A, Hoagland M. Modified Aldrete Score. Society of Pediatric Anesthesia Question of the Week. 2020 September 11.
  • Lee A, Masaracchia M. Sickle Cell Disease. Society of Pediatric Anesthesia Question of the Week. 2020 September 18.
  • Lee A, Masaracchia M. Sickle Cell Disease- Perioperative Management. Society of Pediatric Anesthesia Question of the Week. 2020 September 25.
  • Lee A, Templeton TW, Chatterjee D. One-Lung Ventilation in Infants and Children. Anesthesia Toolbox. Accepted 2 October 2020.
  • Lee A, Thiele E, Huffmyer J, Zeitlin P, Chatterjee D. "The Changing Face of Cystic Fibrosis: An Update for Anesthesiologists." Anesthesia and Analgesia. Accepted 10/12/2021.
  • MacDonald L, Lee A. "Sclerotherapy." Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Question of the Week. Society of Pediatric Anesthesia Website. Accepted 07/04/2021.
  • Lee A, Templeton TW, Chatterjee D. PedsF Lecture 4.3: One-Lung Ventilation in Infants and Children. Anesthesia Education Toolbox, https://learn.anesthesiatoolbox.com/products/pedsf-lecture-43-one-lung-ventilation-in-infants-and-children. Published January 10, 2021.
  • Lee AJ, Huffmyer JL, Thiele EL, Zeitlin PL, Chatterjee D. “The Changing Face of Cystic Fibrosis: An Update for Anesthesiologists." Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2022 June;134(6):1245-1259.
  • MacDonald L, Lee A. "Sclerotherapy." Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Question of the Week. Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Website.
  • Wu J, Lee A. “Renal and Pulmonary Development.” Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Question of the Week. Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Website.
  • Lee AJ, Huffmyer JL, Thiele EL, Zeitlin PL, Chatterjee D. The Changing Face of Cystic Fibrosis: An Update for Anesthesiologists. Anesth Analg. 2022 Jun 1;134(6):1245-1259. PubMed PMID: 35020677
  • Lee A, Chatterjee D. "Cystic Fibrosis." OpenAnesthesia Keyword. OpenAnesthesia website. Accepted for publication 2022.
  • "Epidermolysis Bullosa Management at CHCO- Quick Reference." Children's Hospital Colorado SharePoint website.
  • Lee A, Chatterjee D. "Cystic Fibrosis." OpenAnesthesia Keywords Website.
  • Lee A, Prager J, Mandler T, Chatterjee D, Wine T, Janosy N. Anesthesia for Laryngotracheal Reconstruction in Children: A Narrative Review. Pediatric Anesthesia. 2023 October; 33(11):833-893. PMID: 37408495
  • Foley C, Lee A. "Serotonin Syndrome." OpenAnesthesia Keywords Website.
  • Sandridge B, Lee A, Janosy N, Mandler T. “Substance Use Disorder Among Anesthesiologists and Providers.” Society for Pediatric Anesthesia One-Pager.
  • Strupp K, Lee A, Brooks Peterson M, Janosy N. “Practice reflection: A Catheter Securement Strategy for Patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa.” Advances in Skin & Wound Care. 37(10):p 516-518, October 2024. DOI: 10.1097/ASW.0000000000000216
  • Lee A, Schwartz L. "Thoracic surgery: lung isolation techniques." Anesthesia Secrets, 7th Ed. Editors Keech, Laterza.

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Anesthesiologists, Member
  • Society of Pediatric Anesthesia, Member
  • Society for Airway Management, Member

Practice Locations

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

Children's Hospital Colorado North Campus
469 State Highway 7
Broomfield, CO 80023
720-478-5000

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Pediatric Anesthesiology, Board Certification (2021)
  • Anesthesiology, Board Certification (2021)
Clinical Interests
My clinical interests include the use of multimodal analgesia and regional anesthesia for major orthopedic procedures, difficult airway management, and best practices in caring for patients with epidermolysis bullosa.

Care Philosophy
I take an integrative approach to my practice and involve patients, families, and other members of the care team in medical decision making in order to provide the best care possible for my patients.