Toxicology at University of Colorado Hospital
The Medical Toxicology practice at University of Colorado Hospital specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of adverse health effects and poisoning that can result from:
- Exposure to environmental and occupational toxicants (occupational and environmental toxicology)
- Exposure to chemical substances and biological agents
- Exposure to hazardous materials
- Prescribed and/or over the counter medications
- Interactions between multiple medications
- Herbal medicines
Evaluating your symptoms
The UCH Medical Toxicology practice evaluates symptoms associated with:
- Short or long term exposure to hazardous chemicals in the workplace, home and general environment
- Potential exposure to biological agents such as mycotoxins
- Exposure to pesticides, solvents, metals, and gases
- Adverse effects of prescribed and over the counter medications, drug abuse, and dietary supplements
- Animal envenomation
Interpretation of analysis of chemicals in the human body
We assist in interpreting results of elevated levels of metals (e.g., lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium) or other chemicals in hair, blood, urine or other biological media.
Identifying the cause of illness
We can assess whether exposure to a chemical or biological agent might have caused an illness or other health ailment.
Featured provider
The Medical Toxicology practice at University of Colorado Hospital is directed by Javier C. Waksman, MD, a toxicology specialist whose expertise in poison control and training has earned him an international reputation.
Contact information
Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Court
Aurora, CO 80045
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
To make an appointment, please call (720) 848-2300
Fax number: (720) 848-2323
Before your visit. You might be asked to provide copies of MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and copies of pertinent medical records prior to your visit. Please try to supply this information at least one week prior to your appointment.
Additional resources
American Academy of Clinical Toxicology
American College of Medical Toxicology
American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Society of Toxicology
Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center