Children's Hospital Colorado
Colorado Springs
4090 Briargate Pkwy Colorado Springs, CO 80920Phone: 719-305-1234
Kim Sawyer, CPNP-PC, PNP
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Care Philosophy
I believe in working with families to identify their unique priorities and values. I strive to create an atmosphere of trust and creativity to best serve the patient's and their families needs.
Clinical Interest for Patients
I am interested in the transitioning process for the pediatric population to the adult setting. I am also interested in new assistive technologies and therapies to maximize function and independence for children with disabilities.
Credentials
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
Specialty
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Scheduling Phone Number
(720) 777-2806
Gender
Female
Languages
English
Hospital Affiliation
Children's Hospital Colorado
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Phone: 720-777-1234 720-777-1234
Provider Information
Specialties
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2009)
Conditions
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Rehabilitation Therapy
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Bones, Joints and Muscles
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Brain and Nervous System
Interests and Activities
Personal Interests
I love to travel and spent a few years living in Southeast Asia. I enjoy reading and cooking in my spare time.
Department
Sr. Instructor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Research and Grants
Research Interests for Patients
Some of research interests include baclofen pump therapy and metabolic expenditure.
Education and Training
Undergraduate Schools
BSc, Colorado State University (CO) (1997)
BSc, University of Colorado - Health Sciences Center (CO) (2004)
Graduate Schools
PNP, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (2009)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
(720) 777-2806
Referring Patients Link
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I have worked as a certified pediatric nurse practitioner for the Department of Rehabilitation at The Children’s Hospital since May 2009. I work primarily with children with Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, and brain injury. I manage the intrathecal baclofen pump program.
Research Interest for Referring Providers
Some of my research interests include baclofen pump therapy and metabolic expenditure. I am also working on the development of an intrathecal Baclofen database with information that includes complications and catheter tip replacements.