Nicole Tartaglia, MD
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Board Certified
Care Philosophy
I strive to provide personalized and respectful care for my patients and their families, with an understanding of the complexities of their medical/genetic conditions, their culture, and their families.
Clinical Interest for Patients
Neurodevelopmental Disorders X&Y Chromosome Disorders (Klinefelter syndrome/ XXY, XXYY, Triple X, Turner syndrome, XYY, other sex chromosome disorders) Fragile X syndrome Autism spectrum disorders ADHD Developmental Delay Medication management in children with developmental disabilities, autism, and genetic disorders
Title(s)
Founder & Director, eXtraordinarY Kids Clinic, Director, Denver Fragile X Clinic, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Pediatrics, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Scheduling Phone Number
720-777-1234
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
- Pediatrics (2003,2025)
- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics (2008,2025)
Conditions
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Genetic Conditions and Testing
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Brain and Nervous System
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Child and Teen Health
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Mental Health and Behavior
Interests and Activities
Personal Interests
Outdoor activities in the mountains, Spending time with friends and family
Volunteer Activities
I am involved with many advocacy and support organizations including The XXYY Project, AXYS Association for X&Y Chromosome Variations, and the National Fragile X Foundation.
Department
Professor, Pediatrics-Developmental Pediatrics
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Fellow Society for Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, Member Society for the Study of Behavioral Phenotypes, Member Western Society for Pediatric Research (WSPR), Member
Research and Grants
Grants
Psychology, Genes and Hormones in Sex Chromosome Aneuploidy (2007)
Behavioral Effects of Testosterone Therapy in Klinefelter syndrome and XXYY (2008)
eXtraordinarY Kids Clinic Program Support (2008)
Neuromotor Outcome Measures for Clinical Trials in Fragile X Syndrome (2010)
Psychological and Motor Effects of Testosterone Therapy in Adolescents with Klinefelter Syndrome (2011)
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of the Efficiency, Safety, and Tolerability of STX209 (Arbaclofen) Administered for the Treatment of Social Withdrawal in Adolscents and Adults with Fragile X Syndrome (2011)
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Fixed-Dose Study of NNZ-2566 in Fragile X Syndrome (2014)
Using Longitudinal Data to Characterize the Natural History of Fragile X Syndrome to Improve Services and Outcomes-Component C-Denver Fragile X Clinic (2015)
LEARN Trial: Effects of AFQ056 on Language Learning in Young Children with Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) (2017)
Fragile X Biobank (2017)
A Phase II Multi-center, Randomized, Double-Blind, 24-Week, 3-Arm, Parallel Group, Placebo-controlled Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of RO5285119 in Children and Adolescents Age 5-17 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (2017)
TRIXY Study: Neurodevelopmental Risks in Young Children with an Extra X or Y Chromosome (2017)
The eXtraordinarY Babies Study: Natural History of Health and Neurodevelopment in Infants and Young Children with Sex Chromosome Trisomy (2017)
CASCADE: Cannabidiol (CBD) Study for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (2019)
XXYY Syndrome: Health, Mental Health, and Behavior Across the Lifespan (2021)
FORWARD-MARCH: Characterizing the Natural History of Fragile X Syndrome to Inform Development of Intervention and Outcome Measures (2021)
Endocannabinoids in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (2023)
An Open-Label Extension Study of BPN14770 (Zatolmilast) in Subjects with Fragile X syndrome (2023)
The eXtraordinarY Babies Study: Natural History of Health and Neurodevelopment in Infants and Young Children with Sex Chromosome Trisomy (2023)
Network for Advancing Sex Chrom0some Aneuploidy Research Readiness (NASCARR) (2025)
ARIA IMPACT Network Site (2026)
Research Interests for Patients
Neurodevelopmental Disorders X&Y Chromosome Disorders (Klinefelter syndrome/ XXY, XXYY, Triple X, Turner syndrome, XYY, other sex chromosome disorders) Fragile X syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, anxiety
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2000)
Undergraduate Schools
BA, University of Colorado - Boulder (CO) (1995)
Graduate Schools
MSCS, University of Colorado Denver (2016)
Internships
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Program (2001)
Residency Program
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Program (2004)
Fellowships
University of California (Davis) Health System Program (2007)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-777-1234