Director of Integrated Healthcare Services, Kempe Center
Recognition & Awards
Top Doctor in Denver, 5280 Magazine
(2020)
Voted a 5280 best doctor by my peers in response to the question, "Which physician would you trust to treat you and your family?"
Top Doctor in Denver, 5280 Magazine
(2019)
Voted on by peers
Top Doctor in Denver, 5280 Magazine
(2018)
voted on by peers
Top Doctor in Denver, 5280 Magazine
(2017)
voted on by peers
Top Doctor in Denver, 5280 Magazine
(2016)
voted on by peers
Teaching
Associate Professor
(2007)
School of Medicine,
Pediatrics
General child abuse, sexual abuse, abusive head injury
Publications
Hitti, S., Connery, A., & Chiesa, A. “ Predictors of Out-of-Home Placement after Non-Accidental Traumatic Brain Injury Among Young Children. CHCO Research Symposium August 2022. (Accepted for presentation to International Neuropsychological Society. San Diego, CA. February 1-4, 2023).
Lindberg D.M., Chiesa A., Miller A., Child Abuse. In Knoop KJ, Stack LB, Storrow AB and Thurman RJ editors: The Atlas of Emergency Medicine 5th ed. New York: McGraw Hill 2021
www.kempecarenetwork.com
Chiesa A. and Sirotnak A.P. Child Abuse and Neglect. In: Current Pediatric Diagnosis and Treatment (25th ed.). W. Hay, M. Levin, M. Abzug, M. Bunki eds. New York: McGraw-Hill Education, 2020.
Chiesa AE, Kallechey L, Harlaar N, Rashaan Ford C, Garrido EF, Betts WR, Maguire S. Intimate partner violence victimization and parenting: A systematic review. Child Abuse Negl. 2018 Jun;80:285-300. PubMed PMID: 29665506
Chiesa A, Goldson E. Child Sexual Abuse. Pediatr Rev. 2017 Mar;38(3):105-118. PubMed PMID: 28250071
Mehra M, Chiesa AE, Sirotnak AP. Two cases of sublingual hematoma as a manifestation of child abuse. Ear Nose Throat J. 2015 Dec;94(12):494-6. PubMed PMID: 26670756
Ford R. and Chiesa A. Child Abuse and Neglect. In: Current Pediatric Diagnosis and Treatment (24th ed.). W. Hay, M. Levin, R. Deterding, M. Abzug eds. New York: McGraw-Hill Education.
Care Philosophy
I am humbled by my interactions with families, constantly amazed at the personal experiences and emotions they share with me. I am awed by the strength of children and driven to find ways for my patients to have better lives. This human side to my work is the core of my clinical practice.
General Information
Medical Schools:
MD, Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport
(2001)
Undergraduate Schools:
BA, Louisiana State University (LA)
(1992)
Residency Programs:
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatrics (2004)
Fellowships:
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Child Abuse Pediatrics
(2007)