Melanie Cree-Green, MD, PhD
Pediatric Endocrinology
Locations
Practice Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
720-777-1234
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
I see most pediatric endocrine conditions. I have a special interest in polycystic ovarian syndrome and oversee a special clinic for girls with this condition who are also overweight, to try to offer a complete treatment plan in 1-2 visits.
Care Philosophy
My overall philosophy is try to practice personalized medicine as much as possible, and make sure my recommended therapies are right for the medical condition, the patient and the family.
Specialties
- Pediatrics ( 2012 )
- Pediatric Endocrinology ( 2015 )
Conditions & Treatments
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Endocrine System (Hormones)
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Child and Teen Health
Pediatric Diseases and Conditions
Interests & Activities
Personal Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, running, snowboarding, gardening and photography.
Volunteer Activities
I spend time supporting activities in the schools and for children's health.
Education & Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2007)
Undergraduate Schools
AB, Bryn Mawr College (PA) (1999)
Graduate Schools
PhD, University of Texas Medical Branch (2007)
Internships
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program (2009)
Residency Program
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program (2011)
Fellowships
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program (2014)
Professional Memberships
AE-PCOS Society, Member
American Diabetes Association (ADA), Member
American Heart Association (AHA), Member
American Physiological Society (APS), Member
Endocrine Society, Member
Obesity Society, Member
Pediatric Endocrine Society (PES), Member
Research & Grants
Grants
Impact of obesity and androgens on CV function and organ specific IR in youth with PCOS (2013)
The role of hepatic lipogenesis in hepatic insulin resistance in obese girls with hyperandrogenism (2014)
Modeling Hepatic and Adipose IR with stable isotopes during an oral glucose tolerance test (2014)
Non-invasive assessment of liver glucose metabolism in obese girls (2015)
Influence of peripheral insulin resistance and hepatic lipogenesis on liver fat in obese PCOS girls (2015)
Do alterations in serum testosterone mediate systemic insulin sensitivity and hepatic health via the gut microbiota? (2018)
Use of essential amino acid supplementation to decrease metabolic disease in high risk obese girls with PCOS (2018)
Impact of GLP-1 on hepatic fat and energy utilization in obese girls with polycystic ovarian syndrome (2019)
“Innovating Methods for AssessinG INsulin Action in Type ONe diabetes (IMAGINation) (2021)
The presentation and medical course of PCOS in adolescents across the United States (2023)
Role of semaglutide in restoring ovulation in youth and adults with polycystic ovary syndrome (2023)
Amino Acids and Pediatric Hepatic Steatosis (2023)
Research Interests for Patients
My research interests are focused on how insulin works in youth with polycystic ovarian syndrome or diabetes. We are trying to better understand how high insulin levels cause disease, so that we can prevent related conditions such as fatty liver disease or heart disease and develop new therapies.
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-777-1234
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
In addition to general pediatric Endocrinology, I have a special interest in polycystic ovarian syndrome, and I oversee a multi-disciplinary clinic for girls with PCOS who also struggle with obesity. Providers in this clinic include Nutrition, psychology, pediatric Endocrinology, Gynecology, Dermatology, exercise physiology.
Research Interest for Referring Providers
I perform research in insulin resistance in girls with PCOS, youth with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. My interests are focused on the interaction between glucose and fat metabolism and how the interplay leads to insulin resistance, fatty liver disease and early cardiovascular disease.