Maya Bunik MD MPH (She/Her)
Professor, Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine. Associate Chief Medical Officer, Ambulatory-Children’s Hospital Colorado
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13123 E 16th Ave B032Aurora, CO 80045
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Summary
- Dr. Maya Bunik is a pediatrician based in Aurora, CO, with a medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School, followed by a pediatrics residency at the University of Colorado. Her research includes publications on topics such as breastfeeding, paid family and medical leave, ankyloglossia's impact on breastfeeding, firearm discussions in pediatric clinics, and counseling on secondhand smoke. She has been involved in clinical trials focusing on breastfeeding support and pediatric obesity prevention through bicycle distribution. Dr. Bunik is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Education & Training
University of ColoradoResidency, Pediatrics, 1988 - 1991
University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1988
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1992 - Present
CO State Medical License 1991 - 2027
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics
Clinical Trials
- Mother's Milk Messaging: Evaluation of a Bilingual Application (APP) to Support Initiation and Exclusive Breastfeeding in New Mothers Start of enrollment: 2017 Sep 25
- Bikes For Life: Measuring the Effects of a Bicycle Distribution Program on Pediatric Obesity Start of enrollment: 2012 Apr 06
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Breastfeeding for the Re-Hospitalized Infant.Stephanie P Gilley, Maya Bunik
Hospital Pediatrics. 2025-01-01 - 11 citationsPaid Family and Medical Leave: Policy Statement.Christiane E L Dammann, Kimberly Montez, Mala Mathur, Sherri L Alderman, Maya Bunik
Pediatrics. 2024-11-01 - Motivational Interviewing Training for Pediatricians Counseling Caregivers about Secondhand Smoke.Emily F Muther, Gwendolyn S Kerby, Ernesto Moralez, Jason Herndon, Michael Bronsert
Clinical Pediatrics. 2024-10-01
Press Mentions
Bonnie Camp, MD, PhD, Pledges $2 Million to Advance PediatricsJanuary 26th, 2026- Infants’ Tongue-Tie May Be Overdiagnosed and Needlessly Treated, American Academy of Pediatrics SaysJuly 29th, 2024
- THC from Marijuana Can Linger in Breast Milk for 6 WeeksMarch 15th, 2021
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Ukrainian
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