Kristine Erlandson, MD
Infectious Disease
Locations
Practice Locations
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
720-848-0000
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
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
Referring Patients Link
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
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.
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.
