Center for Post-COVID-19 Care and Recovery Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Many people recovering from COVID-19 suffer lingering effects following infection, both physical and emotional. The Center for Post-COVID-19 Care and Recovery at National Jewish Health in Denver, CO, helps patients continue their recovery journey. National Jewish Health for Kids Learn more about our Pediatric Recovery Clinic and how we help children and families through their recovery from COVID-19. Respiratory Recovery Clinic Services Multidisciplinary pulmonary and cardiac care Pulmonary and cardiac physiologic testing Pulmonary and cardiac imaging Rehabilitation, psychiatric and social services Laboratory tests, including COVID-19 tests with results in 24 hours in most cases Research studies and clinical trials related to COVID-19 Immediate Needs after COVID-19 Recovery Control of persistent symptoms (cough, dyspnea) Supplemental oxygen Post-discharge physical and emotional function Issues relating to safe return-to-work and discontinuation of transmission-based precautions Adequate nutrition, safe mobility and psychosocial support Ongoing Medical Complications Lung injuries and pulmonary fibrosis Heart issues such as arrhythmia and myocardial dysfunction Issues related to prolonged ICU stay such as loss of muscle, myopathy, neuropathy, anxiety, depression and PTSD Related Conditions COVID-19 Related Programs Critical Illness Recovery Center Pediatric Acute Respiratory Clinic Acute Respiratory Clinic Respiratory Recovery Clinic Services (Pediatric) Doctors Howard Saft, MD, MS + × Howard Saft, MD, MS Howard Saft, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Saft is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Associate Professor Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Section of Critical Care Medicine Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Katherine Rosen, RN, MSN, ANP-C + × Katherine Rosen, RN, MSN, ANP-C Katherine Rosen, RN, is a nurse practitioner at National Jewish Health. Ms. Rosen is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Nurse Practitioner Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Allyssa Glass, MS, CCC-SLP + × Allyssa Glass, MS, CCC-SLP Allyssa Glass, MS, is a speech language pathologist at National Jewish Health. Ms. Glass is in Rehabilitation Services. Speech-Language Pathologist Rehabilitation Services View Full Profile Nir M. Goldstein, MD, FCCP + × Nir M. Goldstein, MD, FCCP Nir M. Goldstein, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Goldstein is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Associate Professor Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Rachel DeCosta, FNP-C + × Rachel DeCosta, FNP-C Rachel DeCosta, FNP-C, is a family nurse practitioner at National Jewish Health. Ms. DeCosta is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine. Family Nurse Practitioner Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Vamsi P. Guntur, MD, MSc + × Vamsi P. Guntur, MD, MSc Vamsi P. Guntur, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Guntur is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Associate Professor Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Jeffrey James Swigris, DO, MS + × Jeffrey James Swigris, DO, MS Jeffrey James Swigris, DO, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Swigris is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Professor Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Claudia Onofrei, MD, MSc + × Claudia Onofrei, MD, MSc Claudia Onofrei, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Onofrei is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Instructor Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Evan L. Stepp, MD + × Evan L. Stepp, MD Evan L. Stepp, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Stepp is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Director of Highlands Ranch Clinic Assistant Professor Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Rebecca C. Keith, MD + × Rebecca C. Keith, MD Rebecca C. Keith, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Keith is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Associate Professor Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Interstitial Lung Disease Program Autoimmune Lung Center View Full Profile Make an Appointment View all (10) doctors specializing in Center for Post-COVID-19 Care and Recovery Find a Doctor Clinical Trials Auxora’s Effect on Severe COVID-19 Blood Test and Lung Nodule Treatment Medication Aims to Improve Moderate COVID-19 Symptoms Understanding the Biology of COVID-19 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 as one of the top two hospitals in pulmonology every year since U.S. News & World Report included this category in its annual “Best Hospitals” survey Ranked in the top 1 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 6 percent of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to more than 300 active clinical trials 121-year history of focus on care, research and education serving thousands of patients with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment × Safely Get the Care You Need We are ready to help you stay healthy with many same-day appointments available and are taking every precaution to ensure your safety. To make an appointment, call 303.398.1355 or schedule online today. COVID-19 Testing and Care Swab (PCR) and Antibody testing appointments can be booked online and are available with results in 24-48 hours. If you are experiencing symptoms, we have same-day appointments in our adult and pediatric COVID-19 treatment clinics in dedicated areas. We also offer care for those who have had COVID-19 in our Center for Post-COVID-19 Care and Recovery. Learn more about our specialized COVID-19 care. Vaccine Information The vaccine has arrived and we are working through Colorado’s state-guided phases of vaccination. Visit our COVID-19 Vaccines page for more information on timing and availability. Close
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 as one of the top two hospitals in pulmonology every year since U.S. News & World Report included this category in its annual “Best Hospitals” survey Ranked in the top 1 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 6 percent of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to more than 300 active clinical trials 121-year history of focus on care, research and education serving thousands of patients with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment