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Dr. Kristi Ann Kuhn, MD, PhD

(Dr. Kristine Ann Kuhn, MD)

(77 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: rheumatic diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis, and more.

1635 Aurora Court 4th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-1947

Dr. Kristi Ann Kuhn, MD, PhD is a rheumatologist in Aurora, CO specializing in adult rheumatology. She graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 2007 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Kristi Ann Kuhn, MD, PhD is affiliated with UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine, UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED and UCHealth Rheumatology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

1635 Aurora Court 4th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

Some issues Dr. Kristi Ann Kuhn, MD, PhD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

doctor visit	9

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	39

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	24
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	22

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	21

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	30
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	29

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	12

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	20
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	42
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristi Ann Kuhn, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kristi Ann Kuhn, MD, PhD treated as a rheumatologist in Aurora, CO were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	25
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristi Ann Kuhn, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	5
Female	8

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	14
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	1
85 and over	0
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	6

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristi Ann Kuhn, MD, PhD From 2015 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristi Ann Kuhn, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	12
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Kristi Ann Kuhn, MD, PhD graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 2007. She completed residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. She has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2007)

Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital (2011)

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kristi Ann Kuhn, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED

UCHealth Rheumatology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kristi Ann Kuhn, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 77 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kristi Ann Kuhn, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Aurora, CO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kristi Ann Kuhn, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
UCB, Inc.	$23,456 Cimzia $101	$23,355
Pfizer Inc.	$15,130 XELJANZ $64	$15,066
UCB SA	$7,520 $7,520
Lilly USA, LLC	$3,162 $3,162
AbbVie, Inc.	$227 Lupron $227
Other	$399 SIMPONI ARIA $125	Strensiq $125	COSENTYX $87	ACTHAR $13	$49

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$32,945
Grant	$15,227
Travel and Lodging	$1,038
Food and Beverage	$684

Research Payments

Dr. Kristi Ann Kuhn, MD, PhD has received 9 research payments totaling $339,385.

Biography

Dr. Kristi Kuhn's specialty is adult rheumatology. Patient reviews placed Dr. Kuhn at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Her clinical interests encompass internal medicine and rheumatoid arthritis. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include the University of Colorado Hospital and the University of Colorado Medicine. After completing medical school at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, she performed her residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital.