Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora
13123 East 16th Ave Aurora, CO 80045Phone: 720-777-1234
Melissa Engle, OD
Optometry
Board Certified
Care Philosophy
I strive to provide exceptional and thorough comprehensive eye exams that exceed expectations of my patients and their families. I make sure to provide the most up-to-date treatment options and extensive education. I feel it is important to collaborate with multiple specialties to provide the best care for my patients. I greatly value the relationships I build with my patients and their families from birth through adulthood.
Clinical Interest for Patients
My clinical interests include primary pediatric optometric eye care, treatment of amblyopia and strabismus, diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions associated with systemic diseases, myopia control, aphakic contact lens fits, and other medically necessary specialty contact lens fits.
Title(s)
Lead Pediatric Optometrist, Director of Clinical Informatics for Pediatric Ophthalmology
Credentials
Doctor of Optometry
Specialty
Optometry
Scheduling Phone Number
(720) 478-0700
Gender
Female
Languages
English
Hospital Affiliation
Children's Hospital Colorado
Children's Colorado Outpatient and Urgent Care - Southeast Aurora
Phone: (720) 478-0700 (720) 478-0700
Provider Information
Specialties
- Optometry (2016)
Conditions
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Eyes and Vision
Eye Disease , Diabetic Eye Disease , Optometry
Interests and Activities
Personal Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy skiing, hiking, and biking with my husband and daughter, playing with my adorable cockapoo, and watching Auburn University football games! War Eagle!
Department
Instructor, Ophthalmology
Professional Memberships
American Optometric Association, Member Colorado Optometric Association, Member Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, Fellow
Research and Grants
Grants
Usefulness and performance with the IrisVision head-mounted video low vision aid in young individuals with congenital or early onset visual impairment (2019)
Research Interests for Patients
Myopia control
Education and Training
Medical Schools
OD, New England College of Optometry, NECO (2016)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, Auburn University (AL) (2012)
Internships
Veterans Administration Hospital, White River Junction, VT (2015)
Santa Fe Indian Hospital (2015)
Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center Program (2014)
Residency Program
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program (2017)
Fellowships
American Academy of Optometry (2017)
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program (2017)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
(720) 478-0700
Referring Patients Link
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
My clinical interests include primary pediatric optometric eye care, treatment of amblyopia and strabismus, diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions associated with systemic diseases, myopia control, aphakic contact lens fits, and other medically necessary specialty contact lens fits.
Research Interest for Referring Providers
Myopia control