Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora
13123 East 16th Ave Aurora, CO 80045

720-777-1234

Emily Sweeney, MD

Pediatrics

Board Certified

Emily Sweeney

Care Philosophy

I believe it is important to provide open communication with patients and their families. Patients should have full understanding of their diagnoses and the plan of care after a visit, and they should feel welcome to ask questions at the appointment and afterwards. Each patient and his or her family has individual needs, especially based on their sport and unique injury. I want to help each athlete get back to doing what they love, whether that is gymnastics, soccer, dance, tennis, or just being a kid!

Clinical Interest for Patients

My clinical interests include treating a variety of sports medicine conditions including sprains, strains, fractures, and concussions. I have a special interest in injury prevention and in caring for gymnasts, especially since I was a former level 10 gymnast and judge for collegiate gymnastics. Although my background is in gymnastics, I also enjoy treating all young athletes so that I can get them back to sport as quickly as possible, but also as safely as possible! This includes making sure we take care of each athlete's injury itself, but also making sure nutrition, sleep, and other stressors are addressed when necessary.

Title(s)

Team Physician - Elizabeth High School

Credentials

Doctor of Medicine

Specialty

Pediatrics, Pediatric Sports Medicine

Scheduling Phone Number

720-777-1234

Gender

Female

Languages

English

Hospital Affiliation

Children's Hospital Colorado

Provider Information

  • Pediatrics (2013)
  • Pediatric Sports Medicine (2014)
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles

    Shoulder Injuries and Disorders , Spine Injuries , Sprains and Strains , Leg Injuries and Disorders , Fractures , Back Pain , Knee Injuries and Disorders , Foot and Ankle Injuries and Disorders

  • Injuries and Wounds

  • Brain and Nervous System

  • Spine

    Lumbar disc herniation , Spondylolisthesis , Spondylolysis

  • Wellness and Prevention

    Exercise and Physical Fitness

Personal Interests
In my free time, I enjoy all things related to gymnastics, working out, reading non-fiction, and trying new restaurants. I am also trying to become better at skiing and mountain biking. I love spending time with my son, daughter, and husband in Denver and in the mountains!


Volunteer Activities
I am active in outreach education by giving lectures on sports medicine topics, especially for the gymnastics community. I am also the team physician for Elizabeth High School and provide medical coverage for various sports events in the Denver area. I am a medical provider for US Figure Skating and USA Gymnastics.


Associate Professor, Orthopedics

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Member American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Member American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM), Member Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine, Member US Figure Skating, Member

Grants

Comparison of Braces for the Treatment of Sever's in Barefoot Athletes (2018)

Research Interests for Patients

My research interests include injury prevention in young athletes with a focus on gymnasts.

Education and Training

Medical Schools

MD, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (2010)


Undergraduate Schools

BS, University of Missouri (MO) (2006)


Residency Program

Phoenix Children's Hospital/Maricopa Medical Center Program (2013)


Fellowships

Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University Program (2014)

Information for referring providers

Referral Contact Phone

720-777-1234

720-777-1234

Referring Patients Link

Information for Referring and Transferring Patients

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers

My clinical interests include treating a variety of sports medicine conditions including sprains, fractures, overuse injuries, and concussions. Based on my background as a level 10 gymnast and judge for collegiate gymnasts, I have a special interest in injury prevention and in caring for gymnasts.

Research Interest for Referring Providers

My research interests include injury prevention in young athletes with a focus on gymnasts.