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1635 Aurora CtAurora, CO 80045
Phone+1 720-848-0000
Fax+1 303-493-7202
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Summary
- Dr. Nicole Christian is a General Surgeon based in Aurora, CO, specializing in Breast Surgery. She completed her education and residency at the University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical Campus, graduating in 2018 and completed a Breast Surgical Oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering in 2019. Dr. Christian has numerous publications to her credit, including those in the Journal of Surgical Education, American Journal of Surgery, JAMA, and NEJM. In 2011, she received an honor from the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Education & Training
University of ColoradoResidency, Surgery, 2011 - 2016
University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 2011
Certifications & Licensure
CO State Medical License 2017 - 2027
NY State Medical License 2017 - 2019
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Inductee Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 2011
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- How I Do It: "Family Meetings" as a Structured Practice for Psychological Safety and Bidirectional Communication in Surgical Residency.Madeline Higgins, Brittney Reyes, Mark Nehler, Nicole Christian
Journal of Surgical Education. 2026-09-01 - Identifying Breast Cancer Risk in Patients Undergoing Gender-Affirming Chest Masculinization Surgery.Jamie E Cronin, Zain Aryanpour, Jakob A Durden, Sarah C Hunt, Ashley Arkema
Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2026-07-01 - Comparing Discharge Timing in Patients Undergoing Immediate Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Michael B Gehring, Brandon Wolfe, Nargis Kalia, Laura J Helmkamp, Jodi L Widner
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2026-07-01
Press Mentions
Division of Surgical Oncology Launches Breast Surgical Oncology FellowshipJuly 23rd, 2026
CU Anschutz Department of Surgery Leading the Way for Surgeons, Trainees Who Are Also ParentsFebruary 5th, 2026
CU Anschutz Surgical Oncologist Helps Create Guidelines for the Management of Cancer During PregnancyJanuary 22nd, 2026
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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