Respiratory (Pulmonary)

As the leading respiratory hospital in the U.S., National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado, is recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in the care and treatment of pulmonary (lung) diseases.

Whether you have a lung disease that is common or one that is extremely rare, our multidisciplinary team is ready to meet your needs. We treat all pulmonary diseases with a program designed especially for you. Our many specialty programs offer customized care in everything from asthma to sleep disorders to COPD and cystic fibrosis.


We also conduct research into many lung diseases and related conditions. This assures you have access to the latest, most advanced clinical trials and most effective treatments.

Respiratory Care at National Jewish Health

At National Jewish Health, you’ll find

  • The latest in clinical trials
  • A focused and integrated approach
  • State-of-the-art testing
  • A therapy plan designed for you
  • Many specialty programs, including the largest adult cystic fibrosis center in the U.S. and Denver’s oldest and most comprehensive sleep medicine program.

Our pulmonologists and multidisciplinary team work together to make sure you receive comprehensive evaluation and treatment. Our pulmonology programs are designed to improve your quality of life, as well as to reduce your long-term treatment costs.

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Our Specialists

  • Ron Balkissoon

    Ron Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH, FRCPC

  • David A. Beuther

    David A. Beuther, MD, PhD, FCCP

  • Kevin K. Brown

    Kevin K. Brown, MD

  • Joseph Cooley

    Joseph Cooley, DO

  • Mohammad Dalabih

    Mohammad Dalabih, MD

  • Elizabeth David

    Elizabeth David, MD, MAS

  • Gregory P. Downey

    Gregory P. Downey, MD, FRCPC

  • Evans Fernández

    Evans Fernández, MD, MS

  • James H. Finigan

    James H. Finigan, MD

  • Stephen K. Frankel

    Stephen K. Frankel, MD, FCCM, FCCP

  • Marjorie Patricia George

    Marjorie Patricia George, MD

  • Anthony N. Gerber

    Anthony N. Gerber, MD, PhD

  • Kristen Glisinski

    Kristen Glisinski, MD

  • David E. Griffith

    David E. Griffith, MD

  • Steve D. Groshong

    Steve D. Groshong, MD, PhD

  • Vamsi P. Guntur

    Vamsi P. Guntur, MD, MSc

  • Katherine Hisert

    Katherine Hisert, MD, PhD

  • Tristan J. Huie

    Tristan J. Huie, MD

  • Patrick S. Hume

    Patrick S. Hume, MD, PhD

  • William J. Janssen

    William J. Janssen, MD

  • Rohit K. Katial

    Rohit K. Katial, MD

  • Rebecca C. Keith

    Rebecca C. Keith, MD

  • Matthew Koslow

    Matthew Koslow, MD

  • Tim Lahm

    Tim Lahm, MD, ATSF

  • Teofilo L. Lee-Chiong Jr

    Teofilo L. Lee-Chiong Jr, Jr, MD

  • Steven E. Lommatzsch

    Steven E. Lommatzsch, MD

  • Sean Maddock

    Sean Maddock, MD

  • Vipin Malik

    Vipin Malik, MD

  • Laurie A. Manka

    Laurie A. Manka, MD

  • Robert A. Meguid

    Robert A. Meguid, MPH, MD

  • Hilda Metjian

    Hilda Metjian, MD, FCCP

  • Michael P. Mohning

    Michael P. Mohning, MD

  • Christine Nguyen

    Christine Nguyen, DO

  • Jerry A. Nick

    Jerry A. Nick, MD

  • James K. O'Brien

    James K. O'Brien, MD, FACP, FCCP

  • Irina Petrache

    Irina Petrache, MD

  • Kevin Rurak

    Kevin Rurak, MD

  • Milene Saavedra

    Milene Saavedra, MD

  • Howard Saft

    Howard Saft, MD, MS

  • Robert A. Sandhaus

    Robert A. Sandhaus, MD, PhD, FCCP

  • Michael D. Schwartz

    Michael D. Schwartz, MD, FCCM

  • Elaine M. K. Schwartz

    Elaine M. K. Schwartz, MD, FCCP

  • Jennifer Sederberg

    Jennifer Sederberg, NP

  • Savannah Shannon

    Savannah Shannon, PA-C

  • Joshua J. Solomon

    Joshua J. Solomon, MD

  • Evan L. Stepp

    Evan L. Stepp, MD

  • Jeff Swigris

    Jeff Swigris, DO, MS

  • Michael E. Wechsler

    Michael E. Wechsler, MD, MMSc

  • James Woodrow

    James Woodrow, MD

  • Zulma X. Yunt

    Zulma X. Yunt, MD

  • Daniel Zank

    Daniel Zank, MD

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