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Wendee S. Gozansky, MD, MPH

TitleSenior Clinician Investigator
InstitutionKaiser Permanente Colorado
DepartmentInstitute for Health Research
Address2550 S. Parker Rd., Suite 200
Aurora CO 80014
ORCID ORCID Icon0000-0001-5380-7922 Additional info
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    TitleVice President and Chief Quality Officer for the Colorado Permanente Medical Group
    InstitutionKaiser Permanente Colorado
    DepartmentInstitute for Health Research


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    Wendee Gozansky, MD, MPH, is a Senior Clinician Investigator at the Institute for Health Research. Since joining the IHR, Dr. Gozansky has studied collaborative care models for depression management and worked to improve health and healthcare for older adults, in both the community and care delivery setting. Her research focuses on bone health and fracture prevention with an intent to optimize the use of bone mineral density testing to prevent falls and improve adherence to drug therapy for osteoporosis. Additionally, Dr. Gozansky continues to collaborate on studies that seek to improve access to palliative care for ethnic minorities and frail older adults.

    Dr. Gozansky graduated from Smith College as a Women's Studies major, received medical and public health degrees from Tufts University School of Medicine, and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Colorado. As a board-certified internist and geriatrician, Dr. Gozansky practices in CPMG Skilled Nursing Facility Rehabilitation Service.

    Dr. Gozansky is also the Vice President and Chief Quality Officer for the Colorado Permanente Medical Group (CPMG). She is responsible for the quality improvement and oversight activities of this 1,200+ multispecialty physician group that delivers care to 650,000+ members in the Kaiser Permanente Colorado (KPCO) region.

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    4RO1NR016467-03S1     (Fisher)Nov 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2020
    NIH/NINR
    Apoyo con Carino: RCT of Navigation to Support Caregiver and Latino Patients with Advanced Medical Illness and AD/RD
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator
    AWD-172810     (Fisher)Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2020
    National Palliative Care Research Center
    ALIGN: Integrating Palliative Care Social Workers into Sub-Acute Settings
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator
    5R01NR016467-03     (Fisher)Oct 10, 2016 - Jul 31, 2020
    NIH/University of Colorado Denver
    Apoyo Con Carino: Patient Navigation to Improve Palliative Care for Seriously Ill Latinos
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator

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    1. Bor DS, Sharpe RE, Bode EK, Hunt K, Gozansky WS. Increasing Patient Access to MRI Examinations in an Integrated Multispecialty Practice. Radiographics. 2021 Jan-Feb; 41(1):E1-E8. PMID: 33411608.
      Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    2. Fischer SM, Tropeano L, Lahoff D, Owens B, Nielsen E, Retrum J, Jensen E, Ross C, Mancuso M, Drace M, Plata A, Melnyk A, Golub M, Gozansky W. Integrating Palliative Care Social Workers into Subacute Settings: Feasibility of the Assessing & Listening to Individual Goals and Needs Intervention Trial. J Palliat Med. 2021 06; 24(6):830-837. PMID: 33181046.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    3. Barr PJ, Berry SA, Gozansky WS, McQuillan DB, Ross C, Carmichael D, Austin AM, Satterlund TD, Schifferdecker KE, Council L, Dannenberg MD, Wampler AT, Nelson EC, Skinner J. No date for the PROM: the association between patient-reported health events and clinical coding in primary care. J Patient Rep Outcomes. 2020 Mar 02; 4(1):17. PMID: 32124102; PMCID: PMC7052084.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    
    4. Austin AM, Carmichael D, Berry S, Gozansky WS, Nelson EC, Skinner JS, Barr PJ. Chronic Condition Measurement Requires Engagement, Not Measurement Alone. J Ambul Care Manage. 2019 Oct/Dec; 42(4):295-304. PMID: 31449165; PMCID: PMC6711388.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    5. Bayliss EA, Ellis JL, Powers JD, Gozansky W, Zeng C. Using Self-Reported Data to Segment Older Adult Populations with Complex Care Needs. EGEMS (Wash DC). 2019 Apr 12; 7(1):12. PMID: 31065556; PMCID: PMC6484372.
      Citations: 6     
    6. Fischer SM, Min SJ, Atherly A, Kline DM, Gozansky WS, Himberger J, Lopez J, Lester K, Fink RM. Apoyo con Cariño (support with caring): RCT protocol to improve palliative care outcomes for Latinos with advanced medical illness. Res Nurs Health. 2018 12; 41(6):501-510. PMID: 30302769.
      Citations: 6     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    7. Adams AL, Adams JL, Raebel MA, Tang BT, Kuntz JL, Vijayadeva V, McGlynn EA, Gozansky WS. Bisphosphonate Drug Holiday and Fracture Risk: A Population-Based Cohort Study. J Bone Miner Res. 2018 Jul; 33(7):1252-1259. PMID: 29529334.
      Citations: 41     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    8. Steiner JF, Stenmark SH, Sterrett AT, Paolino AR, Stiefel M, Gozansky WS, Zeng C. Food Insecurity in Older Adults in an Integrated Health Care System. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2018 May; 66(5):1017-1024. PMID: 29492953.
      Citations: 16     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    9. Wright LA, King DK, Retrum JH, Helander K, Wilkins S, Boggs JM, Portz JD, Nearing K, Gozansky WS. Lessons learned from community-based participatory research: establishing a partnership to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender ageing in place. Fam Pract. 2017 06 01; 34(3):330-335. PMID: 28334786.
      Citations: 6     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    10. Boggs JM, Dickman Portz J, King DK, Wright LA, Helander K, Retrum JH, Gozansky WS. Perspectives of LGBTQ Older Adults on Aging in Place: A Qualitative Investigation. J Homosex. 2017; 64(11):1539-1560. PMID: 27732524.
      Citations: 15     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    11. Shaw PB, Delate T, Dowd MB, Lyman A, Adams J, Freml HK, Sanchez JK, Gozansky W. In reply. Ann Emerg Med. 2016 09; 68(3):393-4. PMID: 27568427.
      Citations:    Fields:    
    12. Catenacci VA, Pan Z, Ostendorf D, Brannon S, Gozansky WS, Mattson MP, Martin B, MacLean PS, Melanson EL, Troy Donahoo W. A randomized pilot study comparing zero-calorie alternate-day fasting to daily caloric restriction in adults with obesity. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2016 09; 24(9):1874-83. PMID: 27569118.
      Citations: 144     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    13. Shaw PB, Delate T, Lyman A, Adams J, Kreutz H, Sanchez JK, Dowd MB, Gozansky W. Impact of a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in an Emergency Department for Seniors. Ann Emerg Med. 2016 Feb; 67(2):177-88. PMID: 26211427.
      Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    14. Retrum JH, Gozansky WS, Lahoff DG, Rosenberg EL, Tropeano LE, Owens BA, Fischer SM. A Need for More Palliative Focused Care: A Survey of Colorado Skilled Care Facilities. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2015 Aug 01; 16(8):712-3. PMID: 26159824.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    15. Shea KL, Gozansky WS, Sherk VD, Swibas TA, Wolfe P, Scherzinger A, Stamm E, Kohrt WM. Loss of bone strength in response to exercise-induced weight loss in obese postmenopausal women: results from a pilot study. J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact. 2014 Jun; 14(2):229-38. PMID: 24879027.
      Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    16. Portz JD, Retrum JH, Wright LA, Boggs JM, Wilkins S, Grimm C, Gilchrist K, Gozansky WS. Assessing capacity for providing culturally competent services to LGBT older adults. J Gerontol Soc Work. 2014; 57(2-4):305-21. PMID: 24798180.
      Citations: 7     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    17. Van Pelt RE, Gozansky WS, Wolfe P, Kittelson JM, Jankowski CM, Schwartz RS, Kohrt WM. Estrogen or raloxifene during postmenopausal weight loss: adiposity and cardiometabolic outcomes. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2014 Apr; 22(4):1024-31. PMID: 24311443.
      Citations: 5     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    18. Hildreth KL, Gozansky WS, Jankowski CM, Grigsby J, Wolfe P, Kohrt WM. Association of serum dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate and cognition in older adults: sex steroid, inflammatory, and metabolic mechanisms. Neuropsychology. 2013 May; 27(3):356-363. PMID: 23688217.
      Citations: 9     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    19. Van Pelt RE, Gozansky WS, Kohrt WM. A novel index of whole body antilipolytic insulin action. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2013 Jan; 21(1):E162-5. PMID: 23505199.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    20. Jankowski CM, Gozansky WS, MacLean PS, Shulman B, Wolfe P, Schwartz RS, Kohrt WM. N-acetyl-4-aminophenol and musculoskeletal adaptations to resistance exercise training. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2013 May; 113(5):1127-36. PMID: 23108581.
      Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    21. Meditz AL, Moreau KL, MaWhinney S, Gozansky WS, Melander K, Kohrt WM, Wierman ME, Connick E. CCR5 expression is elevated on endocervical CD4+ T cells in healthy postmenopausal women. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2012 Mar 01; 59(3):221-8. PMID: 22083068.
      Citations: 36     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    22. Bergouignan A, Gozansky WS, Barry DW, Leitner W, MacLean PS, Hill JO, Draznin B, Melanson EL. Increasing dietary fat elicits similar changes in fat oxidation and markers of muscle oxidative capacity in lean and obese humans. PLoS One. 2012; 7(1):e30164. PMID: 22253914.
      Citations: 12     Fields:    Translation:HumansCellsCTClinical Trials
    23. Jankowski CM, Gozansky WS, Van Pelt RE, Wolfe P, Schwartz RS, Kohrt WM. Oral dehydroepiandrosterone replacement in older adults: effects on central adiposity, glucose metabolism and blood lipids. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2011 Oct; 75(4):456-63. PMID: 21521341.
      Citations: 7     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    24. Villalon KL, Gozansky WS, Van Pelt RE, Wolfe P, Jankowski CM, Schwartz RS, Kohrt WM. A losing battle: weight regain does not restore weight loss-induced bone loss in postmenopausal women. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2011 Dec; 19(12):2345-50. PMID: 21852813.
      Citations: 33     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    25. Day DS, Gozansky WS, Bell C, Kohrt WM. Acute sex hormone suppression reduces skeletal muscle sympathetic nerve activity. Clin Auton Res. 2011 Oct; 21(5):339-45. PMID: 21638047.
      Citations: 7     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    26. Van Pelt RE, Jankowski CM, Gozansky WS, Wolfe P, Schwartz RS, Kohrt WM. Sex differences in the association of thigh fat and metabolic risk in older adults. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2011 Feb; 19(2):422-8. PMID: 20559300.
      Citations: 8     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    27. Melanson EL, Gozansky WS, Barry DW, Maclean PS, Grunwald GK, Hill JO. When energy balance is maintained, exercise does not induce negative fat balance in lean sedentary, obese sedentary, or lean endurance-trained individuals. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2009 Dec; 107(6):1847-56. PMID: 19833807.
      Citations: 18     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    28. Jankowski CM, Gozansky WS, Kittelson JM, Van Pelt RE, Schwartz RS, Kohrt WM. Increases in bone mineral density in response to oral dehydroepiandrosterone replacement in older adults appear to be mediated by serum estrogens. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2008 Dec; 93(12):4767-73. PMID: 18812486.
      Citations: 17     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    29. Jankowski CM, Gozansky WS, Van Pelt RE, Schenkman ML, Wolfe P, Schwartz RS, Kohrt WM. Relative contributions of adiposity and muscularity to physical function in community-dwelling older adults. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2008 May; 16(5):1039-44. PMID: 18292753.
      Citations: 27     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    30. Van Pelt RE, Gozansky WS, Hickner RC, Schwartz RS, Kohrt WM. Acute modulation of adipose tissue lipolysis by intravenous estrogens. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2006 Dec; 14(12):2163-72. PMID: 17189542.
      Citations: 21     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    31. Jankowski CM, Gozansky WS, Schwartz RS, Dahl DJ, Kittelson JM, Scott SM, Van Pelt RE, Kohrt WM. Effects of dehydroepiandrosterone replacement therapy on bone mineral density in older adults: a randomized, controlled trial. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2006 Aug; 91(8):2986-93. PMID: 16735495.
      Citations: 29     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    32. Fischer SM, Gozansky WS, Sauaia A, Min SJ, Kutner JS, Kramer A. A practical tool to identify patients who may benefit from a palliative approach: the CARING criteria. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2006 Apr; 31(4):285-92. PMID: 16632076.
      Citations: 30     Fields:    Translation:HumansPHPublic Health
    33. Gozansky WS, Lynn JS, Laudenslager ML, Kohrt WM. Salivary cortisol determined by enzyme immunoassay is preferable to serum total cortisol for assessment of dynamic hypothalamic--pituitary--adrenal axis activity. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2005 Sep; 63(3):336-41. PMID: 16117823.
      Citations: 97     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    34. Van Pelt RE, Jankowski CM, Gozansky WS, Schwartz RS, Kohrt WM. Lower-body adiposity and metabolic protection in postmenopausal women. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2005 Aug; 90(8):4573-8. PMID: 15886255.
      Citations: 61     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    35. Day DS, Gozansky WS, Van Pelt RE, Schwartz RS, Kohrt WM. Sex hormone suppression reduces resting energy expenditure and {beta}-adrenergic support of resting energy expenditure. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2005 Jun; 90(6):3312-7. PMID: 15741268.
      Citations: 37     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    36. Gozansky WS, Van Pelt RE, Jankowski CM, Schwartz RS, Kohrt WM. Protection of bone mass by estrogens and raloxifene during exercise-induced weight Loss. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2005 Jan; 90(1):52-9. PMID: 15494466.
      Citations: 20     Fields:    Translation:HumansCTClinical Trials
    37. Jankowski CM, Sonko BJ, Gozansky WS, Kohrt WM. Deuterium dilution: the time course of 2H enrichment in saliva, urine, and serum. Clin Chem. 2004 Sep; 50(9):1699-701. PMID: 15331513.
      Citations: 6     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    38. Jankowski CM, Ben-Ezra V, Gozansky WS, Scheaffer SE. Effects of oral contraceptives on glucoregulatory responses to exercise. Metabolism. 2004 Mar; 53(3):348-52. PMID: 15015148.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:HumansCTClinical Trials
    39. Nowbar S, Burkart KM, Gonzales R, Fedorowicz A, Gozansky WS, Gaudio JC, Taylor MR, Zwillich CW. Obesity-associated hypoventilation in hospitalized patients: prevalence, effects, and outcome. Am J Med. 2004 Jan 01; 116(1):1-7. PMID: 14706658.
      Citations: 99     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    40. Kohrt WM, Van Pelt RE, Gozansky WS. Effects of estrogen replacement on metabolic factors that influence physical performance in female hypogonadism. J Endocrinol Invest. 2003 Sep; 26(9):902-10. PMID: 14964444.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    41. Page RL, Gozansky WS, Ruscin JM. Possible heart failure exacerbation associated with rosiglitazone: case report and literature review. Pharmacotherapy. 2003 Jul; 23(7):945-54. PMID: 12885108.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    42. Fischer SM, Gozansky WS, Kutner JS, Chomiak A, Kramer A. Palliative care education: an intervention to improve medical residents' knowledge and attitudes. J Palliat Med. 2003 Jun; 6(3):391-9. PMID: 14509484.
      Citations: 24     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    43. Van Pelt RE, Gozansky WS, Schwartz RS, Kohrt WM. Intravenous estrogens increase insulin clearance and action in postmenopausal women. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2003 Aug; 285(2):E311-7. PMID: 12684221.
      Citations: 32     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    44. Whitney CG, Plikaytis BD, Gozansky WS, Wenger JD, Schuchat A. Prevention practices for perinatal group B streptococcal disease: a multi-state surveillance analysis. Neonatal Group B Streptococcal Disease Study Group. Obstet Gynecol. 1997 Jan; 89(1):28-32. PMID: 8990432.
      Citations: 6     Fields:    Translation:HumansCellsPHPublic Health
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