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Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
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Shelley Dell'Orfano, CPNP-PC, NP
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Provider's Specialties
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Provider's location(s)
- Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
- Children’s Colorado Health Pavilion
- South Campus, Highlands Ranch
- North Campus, Broomfield
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My care philosophy
I strive to provide the best care for my patients and treat them like family members. I believe in treating the person (and family) as a whole, taking every aspect of a patient's body and health into consideration during diagnosis and treatment. I make every effort to provide a compassionate and comforting experience for patients and their families during a difficult time.
Get to know Shelley Dell'Orfano, CPNP-PC, NP
Departments and Programs
Conditions Treated
- Osteosarcoma
- Cancer Surgery
- Pediatric Cancer
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Experience and background
General Pediatric Musculoskeletal issues, Child and Young adult hip disorders (Hip dysplasia, Perthes, SCFE, Hip pain), Benign and Malignant Tumors, Fractures
Undergraduate 1995
Boston College (MA)
Graduate 2001
University of Colorado Denver
Graduate 2002
University of Colorado Denver
Graduate 2015
University of Colorado Denver
For Patients:
Pediatric Orthopedic Oncology, Child and Young Adult Hip Disorders (Hip dysplasia, Perthes, SCFE, Hip pain)
Pediatric Orthopedic Oncology, Child and Young Adult Hip Disorders (Hip dysplasia, Perthes, SCFE, Hip pain)
For Referring Providers:
Pediatric Orthopedic Oncology, Child and Young Adult Hip Disorders
Pediatric Orthopedic Oncology, Child and Young Adult Hip Disorders
Patient-Family Experience Top 10% Award 2023
Children's Hospital Colorado
Patient-Family Experience Top 20% Award 2024
Children's Hospital Colorado
CU Anschutz Alumni Hero 2024
University of Colorado
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