Michelle Knees, DO
Assistant Professor, Medicine-Hospital Medicine

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Medical School:
  • DO, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University (2018)
Undergraduate School:
  • BA, University of Colorado - Boulder (CO) (2011)
Residency:
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Chief Resident, Internal Medicine (2021)
Languages: English
Department: Medicine-Hospital Medicine

Professional Titles

  • Assistant Professor

Recognition & Awards

  • Academy for Emerging Leaders in Patient Safety, COPIC Medical Foundation (2022)
  • Physicians-in-Training Conference Grant, Society of Hospital Medicine (2022)
  • Glasgow-Rubin Citation for Academic Achievement, American Medical Women's Association (2018)

Research Interests

My research interests are primarily focused on cognitive load and safe workforce optimization. Within these areas, I'm particularly interested in the interplay between cognitive load and diagnostic accuracy, communication, and how to balance workforce efficiency with safe care and physician wellbeing.

Publications

  • Knees M, Mastalerz K, Simonetti J, Berry A. Decreasing Inappropriate Telemetry Use via Nursing-Driven Checklist and Electronic Health Record Order Set. Cureus. 2022 Sep;14(9):e28999. PubMed PMID: 36249623
  • Knees M, Sarcone E, Goold A, Mroch J, Knoeckel J. Pain Control Disparities in Acute Pancreatitis. Cureus. 2022 Jul;14(7):e27507. PubMed PMID: 36060399
  • Anderson M, Miller T, Lublin B, Knees M, Berry A, Winget C. In the Literature: Clinician Reviews of HM-Centric Research. The Hospitalist. 2022;26(1):5-8.
  • Knees M. Converging on Hopefulness. Future Hospitalist Roundup- Society of Hospital Medicine. June 2022.
  • Knees M, Ayub MT, Manikkan A. Gram-Negative Pyomyositis in an Immunocompetent Patient. Cureus April 2018; 10(4):e2453. PMID: 29888157
  • Rizkalla MN, Henderson KK, Hunginton-Alfano K, Keinking KP, Koronkiewicz A, Knees M, Hoffman H, Elahi F, Impens A. Does Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Make a Neuropsychological Difference in Adults With Pain? A Rationale for a New Approach. J Am Ostopath Assoc 2018; 118(9):617-622. PMID: 30178052
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Professional Memberships

  • Society of Hospital Medicine, Member
  • Society of General Internal Medicine, Member

Practice Locations

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Internal Medicine, Board Certification (2021)
  • Hospital Medicine
Care Philosophy
I strive to provide excellent and individualized care for my patients, blending evidence-based medicine with my patient's personal goals for their health.

Public Speaking
Yes

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • DO, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University (2018)
Undergraduate Schools:
  • BA, University of Colorado - Boulder (CO) (2011)
Residency Programs:
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Chief Resident, Internal Medicine (2021)
Languages: English
Department: Medicine-Hospital Medicine
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Contact Us
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building
13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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