Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Intensive Cardiac Rehab: Scientifically Proven to Reverse Heart Disease National Jewish Health and Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado, are working together to provide comprehensive rehabilitation programs for patients with heart disease. Our 9-week Intensive Cardiac Rehab program follows the Ornish Lifestyle MedicineTM approach. This program helps participants stop or reverse heart disease and chest pain through lifestyle changes in four areas of their lives: Nutrition Exercise Stress relief Support Ornish Lifestyle Medicine is backed by more than 35 years of scientific research to reverse the progression of heart disease. Learn More Traditional Cardiac Rehab Traditional cardiac rehabilitation helps patients recover from heart disease, heart failure, heart surgery and peripheral arterial disease. Patients exercise in a medically supervised gym. They also are educated about their disease, the importance of eating a healthy diet and managing medications. Insurance Coverage Both cardiac rehabilitation programs are covered by most private insurance and Medicare for qualifying individuals. Traditional cardiac rehab also is covered by Medicaid. Referrals and Questions Patients need a referral from their physician to participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program that is covered by private insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. Self-pay options are available for Intensive Cardiac Rehab. 303.318.1303 phone 303.318.1336 fax Cardiac Rehabilitation Location Saint Joseph Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Midtown Office Building 1960 N. Ogden St., Ste 030 Denver, CO 80218 Doctors Andrew M. Freeman, MD, FACC, FACP + × Andrew M. Freeman, MD, FACC, FACP Andrew M. Freeman, MD, is a cardiologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Freeman is in the Division of Cardiology and Department of Medicine. Associate Professor Director of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness Director, Clinical Cardiology & Operations Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Find a Doctor Clinical Trials Does Keto Diet Help Reverse Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction? Studies have shown that weight loss can improve heart function. Researchers want to see if a ketogenic diet is an effective treatment for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Learn More View More Clinical Trials New Trial Medication for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension 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 25 consecutive years Ranked in the top 5 percent 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 5 percent of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to hundreds of active clinical trials 122-history of focus on care, research and education serving patients from around the world with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment Lifestyle Tips that Save Lives Debra Kates Shaw asked National Jewish Health cardiologist Andrew Freeman, MD, for a second opinion about her husband’s heart condition. She never imagined that his recommendations would include lifestyle changes instead of prescription medicine. Read More View All Patient Stories
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 25 consecutive years Ranked in the top 5 percent 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 5 percent of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to hundreds of active clinical trials 122-history of focus on care, research and education serving patients from around the world with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment
Lifestyle Tips that Save Lives Debra Kates Shaw asked National Jewish Health cardiologist Andrew Freeman, MD, for a second opinion about her husband’s heart condition. She never imagined that his recommendations would include lifestyle changes instead of prescription medicine. Read More View All Patient Stories