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Birth Center at Anschutz Medical Campus
12605 E. 16th Ave 5th Floor, Aurora, CO 80045

720-848-4111

Denise Colter Smith, PhD, CNM

Certified Nurse Midwife

Board Certified

Locations

Practice Locations

UCHealth University Nurse Midwives - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct, Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, 3rd Fl
Aurora, CO 80045

720-848-1060

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Birth Center at Anschutz Medical Campus
12605 E. 16th Ave, 5th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

720-848-4111

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Provider Expertise

Care Philosophy

My philosophy of care is best reflected in the American College of Nurse-Midwives Hallmarks of Midwifery: "The art and science of midwifery are characterized by the following hallmarks: -Recognition of menarche, pregnancy, birth, and menopause as normal physiologic and developmental processes -Advocacy of non-intervention in normal processes in the absence of complications - Incorporation of scientific evidence into clinical practice - Promotion of woman- and family-centered care - Empowerment of women as partners in health care - Facilitation of healthy family and interpersonal relationships - Promotion of continuity of care - Health promotion, disease prevention, and health education - Promotion of a public health care perspective - Care to vulnerable populations - Advocacy for informed choice, shared decision making, and the right to self-determination - Integration of cultural humility - Incorporation of evidence-based complementary and alternative therapies in education and practice - Skillful communication, guidance, and counseling - Therapeutic value of human presence - Collaboration with other members of the interprofessional health care team."


Specialties

  • Certified Nurse Midwife ( 2007 , 2015 )
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Education & Training

Undergraduate Schools

BSN, Georgia Southern University (1997)


Graduate Schools

MSN, East Carolina University (2007)

PhD, University of Colorado College of Nursing (2015)


Professional Memberships

American College of Nurse-Midwives, member


American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Educational Affiliate


Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses, member


Research & Grants

Research Interests for Patients

Reducing Cesarean Section Rates; Outcomes of Midwifery Care; Teamwork

information for referring providers

Referral Contact Phone

720-848-1060

Research Interest for Referring Providers

Interprofessional Collaboration, Teamwork, Health Care Outcomes, Perinatal Quality Measurement, Health Systems Research