Cristina Sarmiento, MD
Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medical School
- MD, University of Michigan Medical School (2016)
Undergraduate School
- BA/BS, Ohio State University (OH) (2012)
Internship
- University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program (2017)
Residencies
- University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatrics (2021)
- University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Chief Resident, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2021)
Fellowships
- University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine (2021)
Languages
English, FrenchDepartment
Physical Medicine & RehabilitationProfessional Titles
- Assistant Professor
Research Interests
My research interests center around transitions of care from pediatric to adult healthcare settings for adolescents and young adults with disabilities. I am particularly interested in research that involves patients and families to develop effective and successful transition programs for all involved parties. I am also interested in improving overall healthcare for individuals with disabilities in order to reduce health disparities.Publications
- Barber K, Sarmiento C, Niehaus W. Hyperextension-Induced Dorsal Cord Syndrome: Case Presentation. PM R. 2020 May;12(5):518-521. PubMed PMID: 31498971
- Sarmiento C, Miller SR, Chang E, Zazove P, Kumagai AK. From Impairment to Empowerment: A Longitudinal Medical School Curriculum on Disabilities. Acad Med. 2016 Jul;91(7):954-7. PubMed PMID: 26422593
- Sarmiento, C.A.; Wyrwa, J.M.; Chambliss, A.V.; Stearns-Yoder, K.A.; Hoffberg, A.S.; Appel, A.; Brenner, B.O.; Brenner, L.A. (2022). Developmental outcomes following abusive head trauma in infancy: A systematic review. Journal of Head Trauma. DOI: 10.1097/HTR.0000000000000808
- Sarmiento CA, Gannotti ME, Gross PH, Thorpe DE, Hurvitz EA, Noritz GH, Horn SD, Msall ME, Chambers HG, Krach LE. Adults with cerebral palsy and chronic pain experience: A cross-sectional analysis of patient-reported outcomes from a novel North American registry. Disabil Health J. 2023 Nov 13;:101546. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37993325
- Morris MA, Sarmiento C, Eberle K. Documentation of Disability Status and Accommodation Needs in the Electronic Health Record: A Qualitative Study of Health Care Organizations' Current Practices. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2024 Jan;50(1):16-23. PubMed PMID: 37989640
- Sarmiento CA, Wyrwa JM, Chambliss AV, Stearns-Yoder KA, Hoffberg AS, Appel A, Brenner BO, Brenner LA. Developmental Outcomes Following Abusive Head Trauma in Infancy: A Systematic Review. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2023 Jul-Aug 01;38(4):283-293. PubMed PMID: 36730957
- Sarmiento, C. A., Glaros, C., Sanders, J. S., Wyrwa, J. M., Holliman, B. D., & Brenner, L. A. (2024). “We do it all”: A qualitative exploration of the caregiver role for young adults with cerebral palsy. Health Care Transitions, 2, 100039.
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics, Member, Council on Children with Disabilities
- American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Member
- American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry, Member
- American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Member, Complex Care Committee
Practice Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus13123 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
Denver Health
777 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204
303-436-6000
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
Hospital Affiliation
- Children's Hospital Colorado
- Denver Health Medical Center
- University of Colorado Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties- Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Board Certification
- Pediatrics, Board Certification
- Brain and Nervous System - Cerebral Palsy
- Brain and Nervous System
- Brain and Nervous System - Intellectual Disability
Clinical Interests
General pediatric rehabilitation, inpatient and consult pediatric rehabilitation medicine, transitions of care for adolescents and young adults with disabilities
Care Philosophy
I am passionate about providing comprehensive and developmentally appropriate care for individuals with disabilities across the lifespan. I am particularly interested in empowering adolescents and young adults with disabilities to be advocates for themselves and their healthcare.
General pediatric rehabilitation, inpatient and consult pediatric rehabilitation medicine, transitions of care for adolescents and young adults with disabilities
Care Philosophy
I am passionate about providing comprehensive and developmentally appropriate care for individuals with disabilities across the lifespan. I am particularly interested in empowering adolescents and young adults with disabilities to be advocates for themselves and their healthcare.
Personal Interests
I love being outside in beautiful Colorado - hiking, running, camping, snowshoeing - especially if my two dogs (Sulley and Pula) can come along. I also enjoy trying new restaurants, creative plant-based cooking, and going to concerts (especially at Red Rocks!).
Volunteer Activities
I am passionate about improving inclusion and universal accessibility for individuals with disabilities. I helped to establish the Boulder Ballet Adaptive Dance Program and enjoy volunteering with them. Additionally, I love talking to medical students about how wonderful Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (especially Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine) is!
Public Speaking
Yes
I enjoy speaking about and advocating for Disability Rights, transitions of care for adolescents and young adults with medical complexity, and overall improving the quality of care for individuals with disabilities to reduce health disparities.
I love being outside in beautiful Colorado - hiking, running, camping, snowshoeing - especially if my two dogs (Sulley and Pula) can come along. I also enjoy trying new restaurants, creative plant-based cooking, and going to concerts (especially at Red Rocks!).
Volunteer Activities
I am passionate about improving inclusion and universal accessibility for individuals with disabilities. I helped to establish the Boulder Ballet Adaptive Dance Program and enjoy volunteering with them. Additionally, I love talking to medical students about how wonderful Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (especially Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine) is!
Public Speaking
Yes
I enjoy speaking about and advocating for Disability Rights, transitions of care for adolescents and young adults with medical complexity, and overall improving the quality of care for individuals with disabilities to reduce health disparities.