David Brumbaugh, MD
Associate Professor, Pediatrics-Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

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Medical School:
  • MD, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2000)
Graduate School :
  • MSc, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (2012)
Undergraduate School:
  • BA, University of Virginia (VA) (1995)
Internship:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program (2001)
Residencies:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Chief Resident, Pediatrics (2004)
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatrics (2003)
Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatric Gastroenterology (2010)
Languages: English, Spanish
Department: Pediatrics-Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Professional Titles

  • Chief Medical Officer, Children's Hospital Colorado

Recognition & Awards

  • Fellow Teaching Award, University of Colorado Department of Pediatrics (2008)

Publications

  • Wyner D, Wyner F, Brumbaugh D, Grubenhoff JA. A Family and Hospital's Journey and Commitment to Improving Diagnostic Safety. Pediatrics. 2021 Dec 1;148(6). PubMed PMID: 34851407
  • Brumbaugh D. Medical marijuana in pediatric oncology: What your patients are thinking. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Apr;68(4):e28887. PubMed PMID: 33433057
  • Bruny J, Inge T, Rannie M, Acker S, Levitt G, Cumbler E, Brumbaugh D. Transforming surgical morbidity and mortality into a systematic case review. J Pediatr Surg. 2021 Jan;56(1):80-84. PubMed PMID: 33139023
  • Rao S, Kwan BM, Curtis DJ, Swanson A, Bakel LA, Bajaj L, Boguniewicz J, Lockwood JM, Ogawa K, Pemberton K, Fuhlbrigge RC, Brumbaugh D, Givens P, Nozik ES, Sills MR. Implementation of a Rapid Evidence Assessment Infrastructure during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic to Develop Policies, Clinical Pathways, Stimulate Academic Research, and Create Educational Opportunities. J Pediatr. 2021 Mar;230:4-8.e2. PubMed PMID: 33091418
  • Wyner D, Wyner F, Brumbaugh D, Grubenhoff JA. A Family and Hospital's Journey and Commitment to Improving Diagnostic Safety. Pediatrics. 2021 Dec 1;148(6). PubMed PMID: 34851407
  • Brumbaugh D. Medical marijuana in pediatric oncology: What your patients are thinking. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Apr;68(4):e28887. PubMed PMID: 33433057
  • Bruny J, Inge T, Rannie M, Acker S, Levitt G, Cumbler E, Brumbaugh D. Transforming surgical morbidity and mortality into a systematic case review. J Pediatr Surg. 2021 Jan;56(1):80-84. PubMed PMID: 33139023
  • Rao S, Kwan BM, Curtis DJ, Swanson A, Bakel LA, Bajaj L, Boguniewicz J, Lockwood JM, Ogawa K, Pemberton K, Fuhlbrigge RC, Brumbaugh D, Givens P, Nozik ES, Sills MR. Implementation of a Rapid Evidence Assessment Infrastructure during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic to Develop Policies, Clinical Pathways, Stimulate Academic Research, and Create Educational Opportunities. J Pediatr. 2021 Mar;230:4-8.e2. PubMed PMID: 33091418
  • Bruny J, Inge T, Rannie M, Acker S, Levitt G, Cumbler E, Brumbaugh D. Transforming surgical morbidity and mortality into a systematic case review. J Pediatr Surg. 2020 Oct 6. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33139023
  • Rao S, Kwan BM, Curtis D, Swanson A, Bakel LA, Bajaj L, Boguniewicz J, Lockwood J, Ogawa K, Katherine P, Fuhlbrigge RC, Brumbaugh D, Givens P, Grayck EN, Sills MR. Implementation of a Rapid Evidence Assessment Infrastructure during the COVID-19 Pandemic to Develop Policies, Clinical Pathways, Stimulate Academic Research, and Create Educational Opportunities. J Pediatr. 2020 Oct 19. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33091418
  • Carver AE, Jorgensen J, Barberio MW, Lomuscio CE, Brumbaugh D. A Pediatric Hospital Policy for Medical Marijuana Use. Pediatrics. 2020 Aug;146(2). PubMed PMID: 32661191
  • Lerner DG, Brumbaugh D, Lightdale JR, Jatana KR, Jacobs IN, Mamula P. Mitigating Risks of Swallowed Button Batteries: New Strategies Before and After Removal. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2020 May;70(5):542-546. PubMed PMID: 32022776
  • Carver AE, Jorgensen J, Barberio MW, Lomuscio CE, Brumbaugh D. A Pediatric Hospital Policy for Medical Marijuana Use. Pediatrics. 2020 Aug;146(2). PubMed PMID: 32661191
  • Lerner DG, Brumbaugh D, Lightdale JR, Jatana KR, Jacobs IN, Mamula P. Mitigating Risks of Swallowed Button Batteries: New Strategies Before and After Removal. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2020 May;70(5):542-546. PubMed PMID: 32022776
  • Brumbaugh D. NASPGHAN Distinguished Service Award 2018: Michael Narkewicz. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2019 Mar;68(3):292-293. PubMed PMID: 30586014
  • Brumbaugh D. NASPGHAN Distinguished Service Award 2018: Michael Narkewicz. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2019 Mar;68(3):292-293. PubMed PMID: 30586014
  • Brumbaugh D. NASPGHAN Distinguished Service Award 2018: Michael Narkewicz. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2018 Dec 6. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30586014
  • Brumbaugh D, Watne L, Gottrand F, Gulyas A, Kaul A, Larson J, Tomezsko J. Nutritional and Gastrointestinal Management of the Patient With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Pediatrics. 2018 Oct;142(Suppl 2):S53-S61. PubMed PMID: 30275249
  • Mark JA, Nguyen N, Rosenwald K, Brumbaugh DE, Kramer RE. Retrieval of 28 Rare Earth Magnets From the Small Bowel With Antegrade Single Balloon Enteroscopy. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2018 Nov;67(5):e105. PubMed PMID: 30063583
  • Anderson BT, Feinstein JA, Kramer RE, Narkewicz MR, Bruckner AL, Brumbaugh DE. Approach and Safety of Esophageal Dilation for Treatment of Strictures in Children With Epidermolysis Bullosa. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2018 Dec;67(6):701-705. PubMed PMID: 30052567
  • Birnkrant DJ, Bushby K, Bann CM, Apkon SD, Blackwell A, Brumbaugh D, Case LE, Clemens PR, Hadjiyannakis S, Pandya S, Street N, Tomezsko J, Wagner KR, Ward LM, Weber DR. Diagnosis and management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, part 1: diagnosis, and neuromuscular, rehabilitation, endocrine, and gastrointestinal and nutritional management. Lancet Neurol. 2018 Mar;17(3):251-267. PubMed PMID: 29395989
  • Brumbaugh DE, De Zoeten EF, Pyo-Twist A, Fidanza S, Hughes S, Dolan SA, Child J, Dominguez SR. An Intragastric Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Program for Treatment of Recurrent Clostridium difficile in Children is Efficacious, Safe, and Inexpensive. J Pediatr. 2018 Mar;194:123-127.e1. PubMed PMID: 29198534
  • Leinwand K, Brumbaugh DE, Kramer RE. Button Battery Ingestion in Children: A Paradigm for Management of Severe Pediatric Foreign Body Ingestions. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2016 Jan;26(1):99-118. PubMed PMID: 26616899
  • Friedlander JA, Brumbaugh DE. Informed Consent for Pediatric Endoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2016 Jan;26(1):35-46. PubMed PMID: 26616895
  • Brumbaugh DE, Arruda J, Robbins K, Ir D, Santorico SA, Robertson CE, Frank DN. Mode of Delivery Determines Neonatal Pharyngeal Bacterial Composition and Early Intestinal Colonization. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2016 Sep;63(3):320-8. PubMed PMID: 27035381
  • Leinwand K, Brumbaugh DE, Kramer RE. Button Battery Ingestion in Children: A Paradigm for Management of Severe Pediatric Foreign Body Ingestions. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2016 Jan;26(1):99-118. PubMed PMID: 26616899
  • Friedlander JA, Brumbaugh DE. Informed Consent for Pediatric Endoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2016 Jan;26(1):35-46. PubMed PMID: 26616895
  • Brumbaugh DE, Friedman JE. Developmental origins of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Pediatr Res. 2014 Jan;75(1-2):140-7. PubMed PMID: 24192698
  • Brumbaugh DE, Friedman JE. Developmental origins of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Pediatr Res. 2014 Jan;75(1-2):140-7. PubMed PMID: 24192698
  • Brumbaugh DE, Tearse P, Cree-Green M, Fenton LZ, Brown M, Scherzinger A, Reynolds R, Alston M, Hoffman C, Pan Z, Friedman JE, Barbour LA. Intrahepatic fat is increased in the neonatal offspring of obese women with gestational diabetes. J Pediatr. 2013 May;162(5):930-6.e1. PubMed PMID: 23260099
  • Brumbaugh DE, Tearse P, Cree-Green M, Fenton LZ, Brown M, Scherzinger A, Reynolds R, Alston M, Hoffman C, Pan Z, Friedman JE, Barbour LA. Intrahepatic Fat Is Increased in the Neonatal Offspring of Obese Women with Gestational Diabetes. J Pediatr. 2012 Dec 19. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 23260099
  • Brumbaugh D, Mack C. Conjugated hyperbilirubinemia in children. Pediatr Rev. 2012 Jul;33(7):291-302. PubMed PMID: 22753787
  • Brumbaugh DE, Crume TL, Nadeau K, Scherzinger A, Dabelea D. Intramyocellular lipid is associated with visceral adiposity, markers of insulin resistance, and cardiovascular risk in prepubertal children: the EPOCH study. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2012 Jul;97(7):E1099-105. PubMed PMID: 22508709
  • Barbour LA, Van Pelt RE, Brumbaugh DE, Hernandez TL, Friedman JE. Comment on: Rowan et al. Metformin in Gestational diabetes: The Offspring Follow-Up (MiG TOFU): body composition at 2 years of age. Diabetes Care 2011;34:2279-2284. Diabetes Care. 2012 Mar;35(3):e28; author reply e30. PubMed PMID: 22355031
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Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Fellow
  • North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, Member

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 at Uptown
1830 Franklin St
Denver, CO 80218
720-777-1360

Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Pediatrics, Board Certification (2004)
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
Conditions & Treatments
  • Digestive System - Gastroenterology (Stomach, Bowel, General GI Problems)
  • Digestive System - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Digestive System - Therapeutic Endoscopy
  • Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Nutrition
  • Digestive System - Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, microscopic colitis
  • Digestive System - Colonoscopy
  • Symptoms and Manifestations - Abdominal Pain
  • Symptoms and Manifestations - Nausea and Vomiting
  • Symptoms and Manifestations - Heartburn
  • Digestive System
  • Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
  • Symptoms and Manifestations
Clinical Interests
My passion is caring for children with gastrointestinal concerns. My philosophy as a physician is to engage families in establishing goals of care, keeping the child at the heart of every decision.

Personal Interests
Married to pediatric nurse, three children. Enjoy running, skiing, cycling.

Volunteer Activities
Camp Oasis volunteer (summer camp for children with Crohn's and Colitis)

Public Speaking
Yes
Pediatric Gastrointestinal Diseases Humility in Medicine

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2000)
Graduate Schools:
  • MSc, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (2012)
Undergraduate Schools:
  • BA, University of Virginia (VA) (1995)
Internships:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program (2001)
Residency Programs:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Chief Resident, Pediatrics (2004)
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatrics (2003)
Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatric Gastroenterology (2010)
Languages: English, Spanish
Department: Pediatrics-Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
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Contact Us
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building
13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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