
Christopher Rausch MD
Pediatric Exercise Physiology
Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology, University of Colorado School of Medicine
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Children's Hospital Colorado13123 E. 16th AveAurora, CO 80045
Phone+1 720-777-6820
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Summary
- Dr. Christopher Rausch is a pediatric cardiologist based in Aurora, CO, specializing in pediatric cardiology with a subspecialty in pediatric exercise physiology. He completed his fellowship in pediatric cardiology at the University of Colorado and his pediatrics residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Currently, he practices at National Jewish Health and Children's Hospital Colorado. Dr. Rausch is experienced in areas such as electrocardiography, congenital heart disease, and healthcare outcomes research. He has published research on topics including exercise testing and functional outcomes in children with heart disease.
Education & Training
University of ColoradoFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 2007 - 2010
University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Pediatrics, 2004 - 2007
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 2004
Certifications & Licensure
CO State Medical License 2008 - 2027
MT State Medical License 2022 - 2026
WY State Medical License 2020 - 2026
IA State Medical License 2004 - 2007
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Peak cardiopulmonary exercise parameters in children/adolescents on a semi-supine recumbent ergometer versus treadmill and upright cycle ergometer.Julie Fernie, Morgan MacBeth, Christopher M Rausch
Cardiology in the Young. 2026-01-21 - 1 citationsSerial Exercise Testing in Children With Known or Suspected Congenital and Acquired Heart Disease: A Narrative Review and Survey of Current Practice.Hannah Hollon, Julie C Fernie, Christopher Rausch
Journal of the American Heart Association. 2025-04-15 - 2 citationsCardiopulmonary exercise testing in children and adolescents at moderate altitude: New normative values.Julie C Fernie, Lori J Silveira, Roni Jacobsen, Christopher M Rausch
International Journal of Cardiology. 2025-03-01
Journal Articles
- Increased Resting and Peak Exercise Systolic Blood Pressure in Children Throughout the COVID-19 PandemicJulie C Fernie, Kevin A Pettit, Michal Schaffer, Christopher M Rausch, Pediatric Cardiology
Authored Content
- Pressure–Strain Loops, a Novel Non-invasive Approach for Assessment of Children with CardiomyopathyApril 2022
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