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Joseph Grubenhoff, MD, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Aurora, CO, Children's Hospital Colorado

JosephGrubenhoffMDMSCS(He/Him)

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Aurora, CO

Associate Professor, Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine Medical Director, Diagnostic Safety Program Children’s Hospital Colorado

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Summary

  • Joe Grubenhoff practices pediatric emergency medicine at Children's Hospital Colorado and is associate professor of pediatrics at University of Colorado School of Medicine. He also directs the Diagnostic Safety Program at Children's Colorado. His academic interest focuses on identifying and reducing harm from missed diagnostic opportunities.

    He graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 2002 and completed pediatric residency (2005) and emergency medicine fellowship (2009) at University of Colorado School of Medicine/Children's Hospital Colorado. He received a master's degree in clinical science from University of Colorado in 2015.

Education & Training

  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoMSCS, Clinical Science, 2012 - 2015
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoFellowship, Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics), 2006 - 2009
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoResidency, Pediatrics, 2002 - 2005
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    Saint Louis University School of MedicineClass of 2002, MD, Summa Cum Laude
  • Colorado College
    Colorado CollegeB.A., Magna Cum Laude, 1993 - 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2004 - 2025
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • American College of SurgeonsATLS Provider
  • American Heart Association PALS Provider

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Medical Alumni Hero University of Colorado School of Medicine, 2022
  • Denver "Top Doc" 5280 Magazine, 2013-2022
  • Century Award Children's Hospital Colorado, 2014
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Outpatient follow-up and return to school after emergency department evaluation among children with persistent post-concussion symptoms  
    Grubenhoff JA, Deakyne SJ, Comstock RD, Kirkwood MW, Bajaj L, Brain Injury, 1/25/2015
  • An Evidence-Based Discussion of Heading and Concussions in High School Soccer  
    Comstock RD, Currie DW, Pierpoint LA, Grubenhoff JA, Fields SK, JAMA Pediatr, 1/1/2015
  • Observations regarding �Evaluation of An After-Hours Call Center: Are Pediatric Patients Appropriately Referred to the Emergency Department�  
    Schmitt BD, Grubenhoff JA, Pediatr Emerg Care, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Not Seeing Is Believing: The Conundrum Of The Non-Visualized Appendix
    Tutman J, Society for Pediatric Radiology Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, 2022
  • Diagnostic Delays of MSK Infections and Clinical Pathway Execution
    Grubenhoff JA, Diagnostic Error in Medicine, Minneapolis, MN, 2022
  • Contribution of Limited English Proficiency to Diagnostic Errors in Pediatric ED Patients
    Lowe J, Grubenhoff JA, Diagnostic Error in Medicine, Minneapolis, MN, 2022
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Lectures

  • Heuristic and Dispositions: The Next Adventure in Patient Safety 
    University of Colorado School of Medicine, 2018; Children's Hospital Colorado, 2018 - 1/1/2018
  • Diagnostic Errors: A Family�s Perspective 
    1/1/2018
  • Beyond a Knowledge Gap: Human Reasoning and Diagnostic Safety 
    CU SOM, 2017, 2018 - 1/1/2018
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Other

Authored Content

  • Emergencies and Injuries in Current Diagnosis and Treatment: Pediatrics 22nd Ed.1/1/2014
  • Emergencies and Injuries in Current Diagnosis and Treatment: Pediatrics 21st Ed1/1/2012
  • Physical and Neurological Exam in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Adolescence and Childhood1/1/2012
  • Emergencies and Injuries in Current Diagnosis and Treatment: Pediatrics 20th Ed.1/1/2011
  • Head Injury in Berman's Pediatric Decision Making 5th ed1/1/2011
  • Neck Injury in Berman's Pediatric Decision Making 5th Ed.1/1/2011
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Press Mentions

  • Earlier Diagnosis, Treatment Needed to Curb Dramatic Rise in Neonatal HSV
    Earlier Diagnosis, Treatment Needed to Curb Dramatic Rise in Neonatal HSVMarch 29th, 2019
  • The Joint Commission Puts Providers on Notice Regarding Diagnostic Overshadowing
    The Joint Commission Puts Providers on Notice Regarding Diagnostic OvershadowingSeptember 16th, 2022
  • Charting a Better Way Forward in Addressing Diagnostic Errors
    Charting a Better Way Forward in Addressing Diagnostic ErrorsSeptember 16th, 2022
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Grant Support

  • Visiting Scholars ProgramAmerican Board of Medical Specialties/Moore Foundation2022–2023
  • Outpatient Follow-up After ED Evaluation of Concussion: Barriers, Facilitators and BenefitsColorado Department of Public Health and Environment Brain Injury Research Program2015–2017
  • Comparison of acute mTBI symptoms and persistence of post-concussion symptomsThrasher Research Fund2010–2013

Committees

  • Chair, Professional Standards Committee (formerly Practitioner Review Team) 2021 - Present
  • Voting Member, Professional Standards Committee 2016 - 2021

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations