After 22 years of seeing patients with Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric concerns, Dr Annelise Spees retired from active patient care October 20th, 2023. She said in a recent letter mailed to current pediatric patients:
"After twenty-two years of seeing children with Doctors Medical Group, I am retiring from practice as of October 20, 2023. Thank you for sharing your family experiences with me. It has been an honor and privilege to participate in the lives of children and families here in Colorado Springs over these years.
If you have been seeing us primarily for Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric issues, consider seeking a specialist associated with Children's Hospital of Colorado. There are also general pediatricians who care for children with special needs in the community. For medication management, there are Psychiatric/Prescribing Nurse Practitioners in the Front Range as well.
Again, I thank you for your trust over the years with your child's medical care. God bless you and your family! "
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Resources in Colorado
Childrens Hospital Colorado - Briargate Campus Developmental Pediatrics 719-305-6656
Ronda Franke, DNP, DPNP-PC
Megan Louderman, PsyD
Location: Outpatient Care 4125 Briargate Parkway, CS,CO 80920
Childrens Hospital Colorado - Aurora Campus has the Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Fellowship program and patient assessments.
Additional Psychiatry possibilities:
Pediatric and Family Psychiatry - Tina Nance NP
Wolfpack Clinic - Brittany Nielsen NP
Wise Psychiatry - Brian Wise MD
Milestone Psychiatry - Kristine Magnuson NP
Colorado Springs Pediatricians with a special interest and training in DB Pediatrics:
Christine Bong MD
Michael Sayers MD
For Additional resources, websites, helpful books, please see www.drannelise.com
There are a number of agencies in the area that offer Applied Behavior Analysis, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Play Therapy, Equine (Horse) Therapy, and Music Therapy. Some of these agencies also offer assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder including the testing required by Medicaid, Tricare and other payers for ongoing services.