Christina Papantonakis, MD
Pediatric Pulmonology
Locations
Practice Locations
Children’s Colorado Outpatient Care at Briargate
Colorado Springs
4125 Briargate Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80920719-305-9000
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
Throughout medical school and pediatric residency, the pediatric pulmonologists always were very happy and really seemed to love their jobs. When I did my first rotation with pediatric pulmonary in my first year of residency, I found that as a pulmonologist, you get to work all over the hospital and have close continuity with your patients throughout their lifetime in the clinic. I also fell in love with doing bronchoscopies during residency and then continued to grow that interest since fellowship.
Care Philosophy
I have been practicing at Children's Hospital Colorado in Colorado Springs since 2017. I have the opportunity to care for children with many different breathing concerns. My patients are from all over Southern Colorado and New Mexico, ages range from newborn to late teens. I am so lucky to be a part of the supportive Colorado Springs community.
Specialties
- Pediatric Pulmonology
Conditions & Treatments
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Lungs and Breathing
Asthma, Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity (Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia), Chronic Mechanical Ventilation, Lung Development, Lung Disease, Neonatal Lung Diseases, Pulmonary Disorders, Respiratory Disease, Tracheostomy Dependence
Interests & Activities
Personal Interests
Outside of work, I enjoy the opportunity to explore nature with my family, experiment in the kitchen and curl up with a good book.
Education & Training
Medical Schools
MD, Saint Louis University School of Medicine (2011)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, University of Denver (CO) (2005)
Residency Program
Palmetto Health/University of South Carolina School of Medicine Program (2014)
Fellowships
Vanderbilt University/Monroe Carell, Jr Children's Hospital Program (2017)
Professional Memberships
American Thoracic Society, Member
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
719-305-9000
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I enjoy caring for the full breadth of pulmonary disease in children, but am especially interested in treating patients with asthma, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and aerodigestive disease.