Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) describes a group of diseases where airflow in the lungs is limited. COPD is a progressive lung disease and affects millions of people each year. The most familiar diseases in this group are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. A person with COPD may have emphysema or chronic bronchitis; many have both.
If you or a loved one has COPD, National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado, has the experts you need. Designated as a COPD high performing hospital for 2024-25 by U.S. News & World Report, National Jewish Health also continues to be a top hospital for pulmonary care. Our multidisciplinary team of respiratory specialists will create an individualized plan of care, based on your specific needs.
Our doctors are researchers too, so you will have access to the latest COPD clinical trials and most effective treatments.
Our COPD Program provides:
- Advanced diagnostic testing and treatment options for COPD
- Surgical options for COPD patients
- Specialized pulmonary and physical rehabilitation programs
- Personalized education and group classes
Our goal is to help you manage your COPD and to live a full and active life.
Learn more about our COPD Program.
Condition Information
COPD Overview- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Causes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symptoms
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diagnosis
- COPD: Associated Conditions
- COPD: Treatment
- COPD: Lifestyle Management
- COPD: Life Skills Tutorial
- COPD: FAQ
- COPD: Additional Resources
- COPD Overview
- Emphysema
Programs & Services
COPD ProgramDoctors
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Ron Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH, FRCPC
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David A. Beuther, MD, PhD, FCCP
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Joseph Cooley, DO
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Elizabeth David, MD, MAS
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Anne DelBovo, NP
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Gregory P. Downey, MD, FRCPC
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David M. Ferraro, MD
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James H. Finigan, MD
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Marjorie Patricia George, MD
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Anthony N. Gerber, MD, PhD
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Kristen Glisinski, MD
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Nir M. Goldstein, MD, FCCP
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Ann Granchelli, MD
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David E. Griffith, MD
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Vamsi P. Guntur, MD, MSc
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Patrick S. Hume, MD, PhD
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William J. Janssen, MD
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Rohit K. Katial, MD
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Gabriel C. Lockhart, MD
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Steven E. Lommatzsch, MD
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Bronwyn Long, DNP, MBA, ACHPN, AOCNS, ACNS-BC
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Barry J. Make, MD
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Vipin Malik, MD
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Laurie A. Manka, MD
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Hilda Metjian, MD, FCCP
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Christine Nguyen, DO
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James K. O'Brien, MD, FACP, FCCP
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Irina Petrache, MD
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Elizabeth Anne Regan, MD, PhD
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Clara Restrepo, MD
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Howard Saft, MD, MS
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Robert A. Sandhaus, MD, PhD, FCCP
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Michael D. Schwartz, MD, FCCM
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Elaine M. K. Schwartz, MD, FCCP
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Jennifer Sederberg, NP
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Amanda Stephens, MD
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Evan L. Stepp, MD
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Ellen Volker, MD, MSPH
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Ryan Webster, MD
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Michael E. Wechsler, MD, MMSc
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Catherine Wittman, MD
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James Woodrow, MD
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Zulma X. Yunt, MD
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Allison Zangle, PT, DPT
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Reasons to Choose National Jewish Health
- The leading respiratory hospital in the nation and the only one devoted fully to the treatment of respiratory and related illnesses
- Ranked #1 or #2 in Pulmonology by U.S. News & World Report for 26 consecutive years
- Ranked in the top 5% of hospitals in the nation by HCAHPS
- Physicians consistently recognized among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly
- Among the top 6% of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to hundreds of active clinical trials
- 124-year history of focus on care, research and education serving patients from around the world with lung, heart, immune and related disorders
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