Children's Hospital Colorado
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Caring pediatric nurses are available 24/7 to help answer your questions.

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Children’s Hospital Colorado
Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

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Russell Whelan, MD, PhD, MS
Russell Whelan, MD, PhD, MS

Russell Whelan, MD, PhD, MS

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  • Nephrology - Pediatric
  • Pediatrics

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Department of Pediatric Nephrology

(720)777-6263

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We participate with most major health insurance plans and national transplant networks.

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Anschutz School of Medicine

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