Dr. Alison Levine

Expert Publications

• In utero exposure to maternal diets containing soy protein isolate, but not genistein alone, protects young adult rat offspring from NMU-induced mammary tumorigenesis.
• In utero and lactational exposure to blueberry via maternal diet promotes mammary epithelial differentiation in prepubescent female rats.
• Management considerations for patients with uterine fibroids and concurrent venous thromboembolism.
• Pharmacological Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women.
• Patients' Knowledge and Perceptions of Morcellation.

Media Releases

Empowering Families and Nurturing Health Through Connection and Compassion

Alison Levine, MD, a board-certified pediatrician and integrative practitioner, proudly announces the opening of Fig Tree Pediatrics, a pediatric direct primary care practice dedicated to fostering healthy lives for children and their families in Boulder, Colorado. With a focus on evidence-based, patient-centered, wellness-oriented care, Dr. Levine combines her extensive medical expertise with a holistic approach to ensure that her patients receive personalized and comprehensive support throughout childhood and adolescence.

At Fig Tree Pediatrics, Dr. Levine is committed to creating a nurturing environment where children and their families feel heard, respected, and empowered. “Just like a fig tree provides shelter and nourishment, we strive to create safe and caring relationships with families,” she explains. “The fig tree’s deep roots and long life represent our commitment to providing steadfast and reliable care throughout childhood and adolescence, laying the foundations for a healthy future.”

Dr. Levine’s integrative philosophy encompasses a wide range of services, from newborn care to wellness physicals, from managing routine illness and injury to overseeing mental health. At Fig Tree Pediatrics, you’ll find everything that you expect in a typical pediatric practice, without the typical barriers to care and connection. Fig Tree Pediatrics is designed to grow alongside children, providing tailored support that meets their unique needs from birth through adolescence. By utilizing a direct primary care model, Dr. Levine aims to empower families with the tools and resources necessary to make informed health decisions.

Dr. Levine’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Rights and Biology from Columbia University (2007) and a Medical Degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2013). After completing her residency at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC (2017), she served as a pediatrician in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Children’s Hospital Colorado where she held the role of Resident Education Coordinator.  Later, she returned to primary care as a partner at the Pediatric Center in Boulder.

Now, in her private practice, Fig Tree Pediatrics embodies Dr. Levine’s core values of evidence based, compassionate, reliable, holistic care. “Every child deserves to thrive,” she asserts. “At Fig Tree Pediatrics, every child is treated like family. I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment where parents and children feel heard, respected, and empowered. Let’s nurture the health, happiness, and wholeness of our young people together, guiding them to thrive in every aspect of their lives.”

In addition to her professional commitments, Dr. Levine is a proud mother of three, and in her personal time, she enjoys exploring the great outdoors with her family, running, biking, skiing, reading, cooking, and participating in community projects. Dr. Levine is also an artist at heart, finding joy and balance through creative expression.

Fig Tree Pediatrics is accepting new patients and is ready to partner with families in Boulder to support their children’s health journeys. For more information about services offered or to schedule an appointment, visit https://www.figtreepediatrics.com/ 

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