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Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
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Nicholas Willard, DO
Provider's Specialties
- Anatomic & Clinical
- Molecular Genetic Pathology
- Pathology - Pediatric
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My care philosophy
I am committed to providing high-quality patient care through use of modern molecular diagnostic techniques. This testing is increasingly vital for understanding, treatment, and prognostication of human disease.
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Departments and Programs
Languages spoken
- English
Experience and background
I am board certified in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, pediatric pathology, and molecular genetic pathology. My primary clinical interests include molecular pathology of hematopoietic and solid tumors in both pediatric and adult patients.
Undergraduate 2011
Colorado State University (CO)
Medical Education 2015
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency 2019
University of Colorado
Fellowship 2020
University of Colorado
Fellowship 2021
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program
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Molecular mechanisms of tumorigenesis and molecular microenvironment in primary central nervous system tumors of pediatric patients, pediatric nephrotic syndrome and glomerulonephritis
Molecular mechanisms of tumorigenesis and molecular microenvironment in primary central nervous system tumors of pediatric patients, pediatric nephrotic syndrome and glomerulonephritis
For Referring Providers:
Harry B. Neustein Memorial Award 2017
This award recognizes meritorious work involving new methodological advances in molecular technology and immunohistochemical techniques, or development of other innovative technological advances in the study of pediatric pathology.
Society for Pediatric Pathology
Gary J. Miller Award for Outstanding Research by a Graduate Student or Resident 2019
University of Colorado, Department of Pathology
Harry B. Neustein Memorial Award 2021
This award recognizes meritorious work involving new methodological advances in molecular technology and immunohistochemical techniques, or development of other innovative technological advances in the study of pediatric pathology.
Society for Pediatric Pathology
Provider of the Month 2021
Children's Hospital Colorado
Summit Award for Excellence in Teaching and Education of Pathologists 2022
University of Colorado, Department of Pathology
Summit Award for Excellence in Teaching and Education of Pathologists 2023
University of Colorado, Department of Pathology
40 Under Forty Pathologist 2023
ASCP 40 Under Forty award recognizes members under the age of 40 for their achievements and leadership qualities that are making an impact on pathology and laboratory medicine.
The American Society for Clinical Pathology
Lotte Strauss Prize 2024
The Lotte Strauss Prize recognizes meritorious work by an individual 40 years of age or younger in a subject germane to pediatric pathology
Society for Pediatric Pathology
The William S. Hammond, M.D. Excellence in Teaching Award 2024
The teacher of the year award for exceptional commitment to the education of pathologists.
University of Colorado, Department of Pathology
The Century Award 2025
This award recognizes a member of the Medical Staff, who has made major contributions to the Medical Staff through committee work, initiatives, leadership roles, and/or advocacy.
Children's Hospital Colorado
Summit Award for Excellence in Teaching and Education of Pathologists 2025
University of Colorado, Department of Pathology
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