Kristine Erlandson, MD

My clinical interests for Infectious Diseases include treatment and prevention of HIV and other sexually transmitted infection and primary care of people with HIV/AIDS. I am particularly interested in management of older adults with HIV and issues regarding weight gain experience with antiretroviral therapy.

Care Philosophy

My overarching goal is to improve the quality and quantity of life among people with HIV and sequelae of other infectious diseases.

Specialties

Internal Medicine ( 2007 )
Infectious Disease ( 2010 )

Conditions & Treatments

Immune System
AIDS / HIV Disease
Primary Care
Infections

Interests & Activities

Personal Interests

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children, running and traveling.

Education & Training

Medical Schools

MD, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (2004)

Undergraduate Schools

BA, Augustana College (IL) (2000)

Graduate Schools

MSc, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (2014)

Internships

University of Nebraska Medical Center Program (2005)

Residency Program

University of Nebraska Medical Center Program (2008)

Fellowships

University of Colorado (2011)

Professional Memberships

American College of Physicians (ACP), Fellow

American Geriatrics Society, Member

HIV Medicine Association, Member

Infectious Diseases Society of America, Member

Research & Grants

Grants

HEALTH (2020)

Pitavastatin to REduce Physical Function Impairment and FRailty in HIV (PREPARE) (2020)

RECOVER A Multi-site Observational Study of Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Adults: Adult Cohort (2021)

HIV and musculoskeletal frailty: implications for care, policy, and research (FraPol) (2022)

Colorado APS Clinical Center (2023)

Examining the Effect of High-Intensity Exercise to Attenuate Cognitive Function Limitations and Train Exercise Habits in Older People Living with HIV (2023)

Research Interests for Patients

My research is focused on the complications of aging, understanding the mechanisms of successful aging, and implementing interventions to ensure successful aging among persons living with HIV. My current research is investigating the benefits of different intensities of exercise, the impact of adjuvant therapies (i.e., statins), and the role of body composition (muscle, fat) on the physical function of older adults with HIV. Some antiretroviral therapy has been associated with weight gain, and I also study mechanisms and interventions for this weight gain. More recently, my research has expanded into complications of COVID-19, and I am the site-PI for the RECOVER Study to understand post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV2, co-PI on RECOVER clinical trials for therapeutics to treat chronic complications of COVID-19, in addition to a recently completed R01 supplement to test a rehabilitation intervention following COVID-19. As an infectious diseases trained physician with expertise in gerontologic principles and epidemiology, I am also dedicated to mentoring the next generation of clinicians and researchers.

information for referring providers

Referral Contact Phone

(720) 848-0191

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers

Research Interest for Referring Providers

Through my work both at the Anschutz Medical Campus, the Clinical Translational Science Institute, and my leadership in national networks, including the AIDS Clinical Trials Group, my overarching goal is to improve the healthspan of people living with HIV.

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Practice Locations

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)