Benjamin Moresco, MD

Visiting Associate Professor, Pediatrics-Palliative Medicine

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Medical School
  • MD, University of Washington School of Medicine (2015)
Residency
  • Baylor College of Medicine Program, Chief Resident, Pediatrics (2019)
Fellowships
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program, Hospice and Palliative Medicine (2020)
Department
Pediatrics-Palliative Medicine

Publications

  • Songer KL, Wawrzynski SE, Olson LM, Harousseau ME, Meeks HD, Moresco BL, Delgado-Corcoran C. Association of Palliative Care Timing With End-of-Life Quality in Children With Heart Disease. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2025 Apr;69(4):402-408. PubMed PMID: 39798904
  • Songer KL, Wawrzynski SE, Olson LM, Harousseau ME, Meeks HD, Moresco BL, Delgado-Corcoran C. Timing of Palliative Care Consultation and End-of-Life Care Intensity in Pediatric Patients With Advanced Heart Disease: Single-Center, Retrospective Cohort Study, 2014-2022. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2025 Jan 1;26(1):e23-e32. PubMed PMID: 39560735
  • Headrick A, Wawrzynski S, Moore J, Winder M, Masih JR, De Leon Jauregui M, Flaherty B, Moresco B, Millar MM, Codden RR, Moore D, Delgado-Corcoran C. Increasing Pediatric Palliative Care Consultation for Patients with Heart Disease and Prolonged Cardiac Intensive Care Stay. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2025 Mar-Apr;10(2):e796. PubMed PMID: 39980493

Professional Memberships

  • AAHPM, Member; Council Leader

Practice Locations

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

Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Pediatrics, Board Certification (2018)
  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Board Certification (2020)
Clinical Interests
Complex care, congenital heart disease, complicated cancer diagnoses, and those patients with shortened lifespans and expanded opportunities to improve their quality of life.

Care Philosophy
To improve the care of children who are living with complex medical needs and serious illness with a focus on quality of life and symptom management.

Personal Interests
I love experiencing new things and sharing that with others. I enjoy being outdoors and spending time with my wife, kids and dogs.

Volunteer Activities
I have and continue to serve on several boards and committees with national organizations and those close to home, including AAHPM's Pediatric Council, Leadership Development Committee and the Camp Hobe Executive Board of Directors.

Public Speaking
Yes
I have spoken about the importance of standardized and expanded community-based hospice and palliative care access for children in rural and underserved communities to optimize patient/family wellbeing and quality of life.

School of Medicine

CU Anschutz

Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place

Campus Box C290

Aurora, CO 80045


303.724.5375