Jessica Bloom, MD, MSCS
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics-Rheumatology

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Medical School:
  • MD, University of Michigan Medical School (2015)
Graduate School :
  • MSCS, University of Colorado Denver (2021)
Undergraduate School:
  • BS, University of Michigan (MI) (2010)
Residency:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatrics (2018)
Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatric Rheumatology
Languages: English, Spanish
Department: Pediatrics-Rheumatology

Professional Titles

  • Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
  • Attending Physician, Pediatric Rheumatology

Research Interests

My research interests are primarily focused on vasculitis in children, with a particular interest in anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis.

Publications

  • Bloom JL, Langford CA, Wechsler ME. Therapeutic Advances in Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis. Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 2023 Aug;49(3):563-584. PubMed PMID: 37331733
  • Chriswell ME, Fuhlbrigge RC, Lovell MA, Monson M, Bloom JL. Why so low? An unusual case of myositis in a child. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J. 2023 Apr 18;21(1):36. PubMed PMID: 37072782
  • Bloom JL, Pickett-Nairn K, Silveira L, Fuhlbrigge RC, Cuthbertson D, Akuthota P, Corbridge TC, Khalidi NA, Koening CL, Langford CA, McAlear CA, Monach PA, Moreland LW, Pagnoux C, Rhee RL, Seo P, Silver J, Specks U, Warrington KJ, Wechsler ME, Merkel PA. The Association Between Age at Diagnosis and Disease Characteristics and Damage in Patients With ANCA-Associated Vasculitis. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2023 Dec;75(12):2216-2227. PubMed PMID: 37433067
  • Bloom JL. Journal Club. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2023 Nov 29;75(12):A4. doi.org/10.1002/art.42232
  • Perron M, Ziniel S, Curran M, Bloom JL, Vega-Fernandez P, Benham H, Torralba K, De Ranieri D, Lin C on behalf of USSONAR. Needs Assessment of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Training in North American Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship Programs. 2023. Under Review.
  • Bloom JL and Wu E. “The Rare Disease Report: Highlights from CARRA’s Rare Disease Research Committee.” Annual newsletter to Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Alliance Membership, August 2023.
  • Roberts J and Treemarcki E. CARRA Early Investigator Spotlight: Dr. Jessica Bloom. “The Early Investigator Committee Report: Highlights from CARRA’s Early Investigator Committee.” Annual newsletter to Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Alliance Membership, September 2023.
  • Hinds DM, Bloom JL, Cooper JC, Dutmer CM, Galambos C, Weinman JP, Wechsler ME, Liptzin DR. Pulmonary eosinophilic vasculitis with granulomas and benralizumab in children. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2021 Jun;56(6):1789-1792. PubMed PMID: 33524226
  • Bloom, J.L., Frank, B., Weinman, J.P. et al. Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage in children with trisomy 21. Pediatr Rheumatol 19, 114 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12969-021-00592-4
  • Bloom JL*, Hinds DM*, Cooper JC, Dutmer CM, Galambos C, Weinman JP, Wechsler ME, Lipztin DR. Pulmonary eosinophilic vasculitis with granulomas and benralizumab in children. Pediatric Pulmonology. 2021;1-4. PMID: 33524226.
  • Bloom JL, Frank B, Weinman JP, Galambos C, OLeary ST, Liptzin DR, Fuhlbrigge RC. Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage in children with trisomy 21. Pediatric Rheumatology. 19, 114 (2021).
  • Bloom JL, Furniss A, Suresh K, Fuhlbrigge RC, Lamb M, Rosenberg S, Edwards A, O’Leary ST. The impact of altitude at birth on perinatal respiratory support for neonates with trisomy 21. American Journal of Perinatology. 2021 Oct. PMID: 34674211.
  • Bloom JL, Darst JR, Prok L, Soep JB. A case of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura with dilated coronary arteries. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J. 2018 Sep 4;16(1):54. PubMed PMID: 30180850
  • Bloom JL, Lin C, Imundo L, Guthery S, Stepenaskie S, Galambos C, Lowichik A, Bohnsack JF. H syndrome: 5 new cases from the United States with novel features and responses to therapy. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J. 2017 Oct 17;15(1):76. PubMed PMID: 29041934
  • Bloom J, Neher S, Park P. Medicine and the arts. Not the story by Jessica Bloom, Samuel Neher, and Peter Park. Commentary. Acad Med. 2013 Sep;88(9):1265-6. PubMed PMID: 23982508
  • Bloom JL. Vasculitis. In: Cabana MD (ed). The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Forthcoming 2023.
  • Bloom JL. Henoch Schönlein Purpura. In: Cabana MD (ed). The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Forthcoming 2023.
  • Bloom JL, Langford CA, Wechsler M. Emerging Therapies in Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis. Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America; Forthcoming 2023.
  • Bloom JL. Vasculitis. In: Cabana MD (ed). The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Accepted 2023.
  • 2Bloom JL. Henoch Schönlein Purpura. In: Cabana MD (ed). The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Accepted 2023.
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Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatrics, Member
  • Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance, Member
  • American College of Rheumatology, Member

Practice Locations

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

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

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Pediatrics, Board Certification (2018, 2018)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Arthritis
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
  • Child and Teen Health - Pediatric Diseases and Conditions
  • Child and Teen Health
  • Eyes and Vision - Uveitis and Ocular Immunology
  • Eyes and Vision
  • Immune System - Autoimmune Disorders
  • Immune System
  • Lungs and Breathing - Granulomatous Lung Disease
  • Lungs and Breathing
Clinical Interests
Pediatric Rheumatology, including the wide variety of autoimmune and auto-inflammatory disorders affecting children and adolescents. I have a particular interest in vasculitis in children, especially anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis.

Care Philosophy
I strive to provide the best care for my patients. I believe in treating the person as a whole, taking every aspect of a patient’s health into consideration during diagnosis and treatment. I enjoy getting to know my patients and their care providers.

Personal Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy singing, hiking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Volunteer Activities
Children’s Hospital Colorado Faculty Well-Being Working Group, Peer-to-Peer Network Support Program, Arthritis Foundation’s Colorado Juvenile Arthritis Committee

Public Speaking
Yes

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Michigan Medical School (2015)
Graduate Schools:
  • MSCS, University of Colorado Denver (2021)
Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, University of Michigan (MI) (2010)
Residency Programs:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatrics (2018)
Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatric Rheumatology (0001)
Languages: English, Spanish
Department: Pediatrics-Rheumatology
Contact Us
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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