Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Early Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis The Division of Rheumatology has created a program to shorten the time from referral to appointment for patients with suspected new rheumatoid arthritis (RA), or other rheumatologic diseases with active flare. The program has included the education of medical providers in the Denver community as well as the creation of improved, expedited referral methods into the National Jewish Health Division of Rheumatology. The data produced has shown the direct benefit of a reduction in the time to treatment of patient’s symptoms of RA. Our rheumatology division has been updating community providers relating to the recent advances in rheumatology and treatment methods. National Jewish Health’s rheumatology providers have prioritized appointment times for individuals with suspected early rheumatoid arthritis. Patients with suspected early rheumatoid arthritis and other active flares of rheumatic disease can now be offered timely appointments. There are now multiple ways to refer your patients, or, ask a rheumatology specialist if your patient is appropriate to be referred to National Jewish Health. For any general questions regarding rheumatologic diseases, please contact Rheumline@njhealth.org. To request further information, or to refer your patient to the National Jewish Health Division of Rheumatology, please use the form below and a medical provider will respond within one business day. First Name:* Last Name:* Email Address:* Phone:* Reason for Request:* Select an Option New diagnosis of RA (early RA), Lupus, vasculitis or scleroderma CTD-ILD Osteoporosis and bone health Procedure clinic or diagnostic MSK-US Other Doctors Emilie Minarcik, NP + × Emilie Minarcik, NP Emilie Minarcik, NP, is a nurse practitioner at National Jewish Health. Ms. Minarcik is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. Nurse Practitioner Division of Rheumatology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Isabelle Amigues, MD, MS, RhMSUS + × Isabelle Amigues, MD, MS, RhMSUS Isabelle Amigues, MD, is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Amigues is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. Assistant Professor Department of Medicine Division of Rheumatology View Full Profile Make an Appointment Find a Doctor Clinical Trials For more than 100 years, National Jewish Health has been committed to finding new treatments and cures for diseases. Search our clinical trials. 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 We Are Open and Here for You × Our specialty care clinics for adults and children are open and ready to serve you. Your health is important, and that means taking care of your existing health care issues. Please note that as we schedule appointments, including necessary procedures, we’re taking every precaution possible to ensure it’s safe to see your doctor. Call 303.398.1355 or make an appointment online. Expanded COVID-19 Testing and Care Available Acute Respiratory Clinics for adults and children, and a Respiratory Recovery Clinic for those recovering from COVID-19 are available. Online Telehealth appointments and in office appointments are always available for our patients in need of care. Drive through appointments for COVID-19 testing – antibody (serology) testing and molecular (swab) testing are available. Antibody testing can be self-scheduled, while molecular and other tests require a doctor’s order. Patient Safety As best practice for all patients, COVID-19 patients are cared for in separate, dedicated units. All staff and providers are required to wear masks and other personal protective equipment, and our facilities are continually cleaned using enhanced sterilization procedures. Patients and visitors are screened upon arrival and are required to wear masks. Patients may have only one visitor accompany them to appointments. Please bring your own face mask to wear (cannot be a bandana or scarf, but can be a cloth mask). Coronavirus Information & Resources 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