Katherine Nowicki, MD

Assistant Professor, Pediatrics-Rheumatology


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Medical School
  • MD, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine (2017)
Undergraduate School
  • BA, Boston College (MA) (2012)
Residency
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatrics (2020)
Fellowships
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatric Rheumatology (2023)
Languages
English
Department
Pediatrics-Rheumatology

Professional Titles

  • Director of Educational Conferences - Section of Pediatric Rheumatology
  • Director of Medical Student and Pediatric Resident Electives - Section of Pediatric Rheumatology

Recognitions

  • Associate member of the Academy of Medical Educators - Curriculum & Instructional Design Track, Academy of Medical Educators (2024)

Publications

  • Walker JA, Sulciner ML, Nowicki KD, Miller AD, Burdo TH, Williams KC. Elevated numbers of CD163+ macrophages in hearts of simian immunodeficiency virus-infected monkeys correlate with cardiac pathology and fibrosis. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2014 Jul;30(7):685-94. PubMed PMID: 24524407
  • Wenderfer SE, Chang JC, Goodwin Davies A, Luna IY, Scobell R, Sears C, Magella B, Mitsnefes M, Stotter BR, Dharnidharka VR, Nowicki KD, Dixon BP, Kelton M, Flynn JT, Gluck C, Kallash M, Smoyer WE, Knight A, Sule S, Razzaghi H, Bailey LC, Furth SL, Forrest CB, Denburg MR, Atkinson MA. Using a Multi-Institutional Pediatric Learning Health System to Identify Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Lupus Nephritis: Development and Validation of Computable Phenotypes. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2022 Jan;17(1):65-74. PubMed PMID: 34732529
  • Nowicki KD, Balboni IM, Cidon MJ, Dhanrajani A, Driest KD, Fair DC, Imundo LF, Mehta JJ, Tarvin SE, Walers HM, Woolnough LU, Edgar LC, Curran ML. Assessing Pediatric Rheumatology Fellow Competence in the Milestone Era: Past, Present and Future. Arthritis Care and Research. 2023. Accepted.
  • Nowicki KD, Keeter C, Rogers ND, Donaldson NJ, Soep JB, Zhao YD. (2023, November). Factors Associated with Treatment Response in Chronic Nonbacterial Osteomyelitis. American College of Rheumatology Convergence. San Diego, CA, USA.
  • Freifeld A, Nowicki KD, Pan I, Zell J, Moore KF. (2023, November). Creation and Analysis of a Transition Process and Transfer Registry: A Collaborative Effort of Pediatric and Adult Rheumatologists. American College of Rheumatology Convergence. San Diego, CA, USA.
  • Nowicki KD. (2023, November). Look out! Bumps ahead! American College of Rheumatology Convergence Thieves Market Poster. San Diego, CA, USA.
  • Nowicki KD, Keeter C, Rogers ND, Donaldson NJ, Soep JB, Zhao YD. (2023, May). Factors Associated with Treatment Response in Chronic Nonbacterial Osteomyelitis. Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute Spring Pediatric Poster Session. Aurora, CO, USA.
  • Nowicki KD, Rogers ND, Donaldson NJ, Soep JB. (2023, January). Chronic Nonbacterial Osteomyelitis: Cohort Characteristics and Treatment Response at a Single Center. Center for Children’s Surgery Research Symposium. Aurora, CO, USA.
  • Nowicki KD, Balboni IM, Cidon MJ, Dhanrajani AD, Driest KD, Fair DC, Imundo LF, Mehta JJ, Tarvin SE, Walters HM, Woolnough LC, Edgar LC, Curran ML. Assessing Pediatric Rheumatology Fellow Competence in the Milestone Era: Past, Present, and Future. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2024 May;76(5):600-607. PubMed PMID: 38108087

Practice Locations

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

Children's Colorado Outpatient and Urgent Care - Wheat Ridge
3455 Lutheran Pkwy
Suite 230
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
720-777-1370

Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Conditions & Treatments
  • Child and Teen Health
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Arthritis
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
  • Complementary and Alternative Therapies
  • Immune System - Autoimmune Disorders
  • Immune System
  • Immune System - Rheumatoid Arthritis
Clinical Interests
Chronic Nonbacterial Osteomyelitis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Sjogren's Disease, Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Autoinflammatory Syndromes including periodic fever syndromes

Care Philosophy
The clinical care I provide is focused on the values of patients and their caregivers coupled with an evidence-based approach to medicine. I value establishing a personal connection and accompanying patients and their caregivers through the journey of chronic illness.

Personal Interests
I keep busy caring for my three children and when time permits, with hobbies including baking, horseback riding, and planning my childrens' birthday parties.