Cystic Fibrosis Program (Adult) Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Improved treatment for children with cystic fibrosis (CF) and better diagnostic testing for adults with unusual expressions of CF have steadily increased the number of adults who need specialized care for this disease. More than half of all patients with CF are now 18 years of age or older. As the largest adult cystic fibrosis center in the United States, National Jewish Health provides ongoing treatment for hundreds of adults with this life-long disease. We also have ongoing clinical trials that evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new CF therapies and are part of the Cystic Fibrosis Therapeutics Development Network (TDN). Learn More about Cystic Fibrosis Doctors Steven E. Lommatzsch, MD + × Steven E. Lommatzsch, MD Steven E. Lommatzsch, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Lommatzsch is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Associate Professor of Medicine Adult Site Co-Director, PCD Foundation Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Milene Saavedra, MD + × Milene Saavedra, MD Milene Saavedra, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Saavedra is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Associate Professor Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Hayley Heinz, RN, FNP + × Hayley Heinz, RN, FNP Hayley Heinz, FNP, is a nurse practitioner at National Jewish Health. Ms. Heinz 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 CJ Bathgate, PhD + × CJ Bathgate, PhD CJ Bathgate, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Bathgate is in the Division of Neurology & Behavioral Health. Assistant Professor Division of Neurology & Behavioral Health Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Jerry A. Nick, MD + × Jerry A. Nick, MD Jerry A. Nick, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Nick is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Professor Director, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program Rebecca Runyon Bryan Chair in Cystic Fibrosis Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Jennifer L. Taylor-Cousar, MD, MSCS + × Jennifer L. Taylor-Cousar, MD, MSCS Jennifer L. Taylor-Cousar, MD, is a board certified pediatric and adult pulmonologist. Dr. Taylor-Cousar specializes in cystic fibrosis and pediatric lung disease. Medical Director, Clinical Research Services Co-Director, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program Director, Cystic Fibrosis Therapeutics Development Center Adult Program Professor Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Department of Medicine Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine Department of Pediatrics President, Medical Staff View Full Profile Make an Appointment Therese Ida, MS, RDN + × Therese Ida, MS, RDN Therese Ida, MS, is a clinical dietitian at National Jewish Health. Ms. Ida is in Clinical Nutrition Services and the Department of Medicine. Clinical Dietitian Clinical Nutrition Services Department of Medicine View Full Profile Ann Granchelli, MD + × Ann Granchelli, MD Ann Granchelli, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Granchelli is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Assistant Professor Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Jackie Homra, FNP-C + × Jackie Homra, FNP-C Jackie Homra, FNP-C, is a nurse practitioner at National Jewish Health. Ms. Homra 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 Katherine Hisert, MD, PhD + × Katherine Hisert, MD, PhD Katherine Hisert, MD, PhD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Hisert is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Assistant Professor Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Sherstin T. Lommatzsch, MD + × Sherstin T. Lommatzsch, MD Sherstin T. Lommatzsch, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Lommatzsch is in the Section of Critical Care Medicine. Associate Professor Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Section of Critical Care Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Jane E. Gross, MD, PhD + × Jane E. Gross, MD, PhD Jane E. Gross, MD, PhD, is a pediatric pulmonologist in Denver. Dr. Gross specializes in adult and pediatric cystic fibrosis as well as pediatric lung diseases. Associate Professor Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Department of Pediatrics Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment View all (12) doctors specializing in Cystic Fibrosis Program (Adult) Find a Doctor Clinical Trials NICE-CF: Colon Cancer Screening for adults with Cystic Fibrosis Adults with cystic fibrosis (CF) are at a higher risk of developing colon cancer due to a mutation of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene.. Learn More View More Clinical Trials Adults with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) & Exercise Intolerance Blood Test to Help Identify Cancer Effects of Pregnancy for Cystic Fibrosis Patients Investigational Gene Therapy for Adults with CF Pseudomonas and Cystic Fibrosis Reasons to Choose National Jewish Health Largest adult cystic fibrosis program in the U.S. One of the first fully accredited cystic fibrosis programs in the country Fully integrated outpatient and inpatient adult cystic fibrosis program Multidisciplinary care team focused on helping patients live full, active lives Specialized Care Helping Cystic Fibrosis Patient Breathe Easier “I experienced a new level of interest, expertise and professionalism at National Jewish Health and Saint Joseph Hospital. The resources here are incredible.” Read More View All Patient Stories
Reasons to Choose National Jewish Health Largest adult cystic fibrosis program in the U.S. One of the first fully accredited cystic fibrosis programs in the country Fully integrated outpatient and inpatient adult cystic fibrosis program Multidisciplinary care team focused on helping patients live full, active lives
Specialized Care Helping Cystic Fibrosis Patient Breathe Easier “I experienced a new level of interest, expertise and professionalism at National Jewish Health and Saint Joseph Hospital. The resources here are incredible.” Read More View All Patient Stories