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Children's Colorado Outpatient Care at Briargate
Colorado Springs
4125 Briargate Pkwy Colorado Springs, CO 80920

719-305-9000

Krista Ray, DNP, APRN, FNP

Pediatric Nephrology

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  • Title(s)

    Advanced Practice Nurse, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

  • Gender

    Female

  • Languages

    English

  • Department

    Assistant Professor, College of Nursing

  • Specialty

    Pediatric Nephrology

  • Primary Clinic Phone

    (720) 777-6263

  • Hospital Affiliations

    University of Colorado Hospital, Children's Hospital Colorado
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Practice Locations

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

720-777-1234

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Children's Colorado Outpatient Care at Briargate
Colorado Springs
4125 Briargate Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80920

719-305-9000

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Provider Expertise

Clinical Interest for Patients

As a nephrology provider for over 10 years, I am experienced in treating children of all ages, including newborns and young adults, with acute and/or chronic kidney disease. I am also interested in the management of children with high blood pressure.


Care Philosophy

I believe in a family centered approach to caring for children with kidney disease. I believe patient and family education is essential for fostering a team approach to treatment and overall health.


Specialties

  • Pediatric Nephrology ( 2007 )

Conditions & Treatments

  • Kidneys and Urinary System

    Kidney Disease, Kidney Stones, Nephrotic Syndrome, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Proteinuria

  • Heart and Circulation

    High Blood Pressure

Interests & Activities

Personal Interests

I recently relocated from Chicago and the weather and outdoor lifestyle of Colorado is fantastic! I enjoy hiking and skiing.


Volunteer Activities

For the past 3 years I have been actively involved with the National Kidney Foundation in a variety of volunteer roles. I participate in local fundraising and community screening events for kidney disease. In addition, I am a state representative for advocacy efforts that support research and awareness of kidney disease at the national level. I was previously involved with the Make A Wish Foundation of Illinois as a Wish Granter for 10 years.


Education & Training

Undergraduate Schools

BSN, Illinois Wesleyan University (IL) (1993)


Graduate Schools

MSN, Illinois State University (1999)


Professional Memberships

National Kidney Foundation, Member of the Kidney Advocacy Committee and Council of Advanced Practitioners


Research & Grants

Research Interests for Patients

My research interests are focused on how blood pressure control can improve and preserve kidney function.

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(720) 777-6263

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Information for Referring and Transferring Patients

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers

I have been a nephrology provider for over 10 years treating children and young adults with acute and chronic kidney diseases. CKD, nephrotic syndrome, and hypertension are particular clinical interests.

Research Interest for Referring Providers

My research interests are focused on understanding the relationship between 24 hour ambulatory blood pressure thresholds and outcomes related to kidney function preservation in children and young adults with chronic kidney disease.