Irene Kocolas

Irene Kocolas, MD, MS

Languages spoken: English, Modern Greek

Clinical Locations

Primary Children's Hospital

801-662-3645

  • Irene Kocolas, MD, MS, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics Division of Hospital Medicine at the University of Utah.

    Dr. Kocolas received her undergraduate education in physiology at the University of California Los Angeles, her Masters of Science degree in physiology at the Chicago Medical School, and her M.D. from the University of Utah. After completing postgraduate training in Pediatrics at the University of Utah, she was elected and served as chief resident in University of Utah pediatrics residency program.


    Dr. Kocolas is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is also a member of the Utah Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics. She speaks the Greek language fluently and is proficient in Spanish.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)
    National Board of Medical Examiners

  • Irene Kocolas, MD, MS, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics Division of Hospital Medicine at the University of Utah.

    Dr. Kocolas received her undergraduate education in physiology at the University of California Los Angeles, her Masters of Science degree in physiology at the Chicago Medical School, and her M.D. from the University of Utah. After completing postgraduate training in Pediatrics at the University of Utah, she was elected and served as chief resident in University of Utah pediatrics residency program.


    Dr. Kocolas is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is also a member of the Utah Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics. She speaks the Greek language fluently and is proficient in Spanish.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Pediatrics -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Chief Resident Primary Children’s Hospital, University of Utah Chief Resident
    Pediatrics - Primary Children’s Hospital, University of Utah Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Utah Medical School M.D.
    Physiology - Chicago Medical School, Finch Univiersity M.S.
    Undergraduate Physiology, Provost’s Honor List 4 quarters - University of California, Los Angeles B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Patel SJ, Khan A, Bass EJ, Graham D, Baird J, Anderson M, Calaman S, Cray S, Destino L, Fegley A, Goldstein J, Johnson T, Kocolas I, Lewis KD, Liss I, Markle P, OToole JK, Rosenbluth G, Srivastava R, Vara T, Landrigan CP, Spector ND, Knighton AJ (2022). Family, nurse, and physician beliefs on family-centered rounds: A 21-site study. J Hosp Med, 17(12), 945-955.
    2. Fromme HB, Ryan MS, Gray K, Black E, Paik S, Griego E, Kocolas I, Cipriano F, Paradise Black N (2020). A Script for What Ails Your Learners: Feedback Scripts to Promote Effective Learning. Acad Pediatr, 20(5), 721-723.
    3. Subramony A, Kocolas I, Srivastava R (2019). Pediatric Hospitalists Improving Patient Care Through Quality Improvement. Pediatr Clin North Am, 66(4), 697-712.
    4. Kocolas I, Hobson W, Daftary A, King M, Bale JF (2019). The Evolving Educational Challenge: Balancing Patient Numbers, Conference Attendance, Sleep, and Resident Wellness. Acad Pediatr, 19(8), 855-856.
    5. Khan A, Spector ND, Baird JD, Ashland M, Starmer AJ, Rosenbluth G, Garcia BM, Litterer KP, Rogers JE, Dalal AK, Lipsitz S, Yoon CS, Zigmont KR, Guiot A, OToole JK, Patel A, Bismilla Z, Coffey M, Langrish K, Blankenburg RL, Destino LA, Everhart JL, Good BP, Kocolas I, Srivastava R, Calaman S, Cray S, Kuzma N, Lewis K, Thompson ED, Hepps JH, Lopreiato JO, Yu CE, Haskell H, Kruvand E, Micalizzi DA, Alvarado-Little W, Dreyer BP, Yin HS, Subramony A, Patel SJ, Sectish TC, West DC, Landrigan CP (2018). Patient safety after implementation of a coproduced family centered communication programme: multicenter before and after intervention study. BMJ, 363, k4764.
    6. Kocolas I, Day K, King M, Stevenson A, Sheng X, Hobson W, Bruse J, Bale J Jr (2015). Shift Schedules and Intern Work Hours, Patient Numbers, Conference Attendance, and Sleep at a Single Pediatric Residency Program. Acad Pediatr, 17(2), 149-152.