Immune Deficiency and Immune Dysregulation Disorders Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Immune deficiency and dysregulation disorders are more common than most realize. According to the Immune Deficiency Foundation, there are more than 400 primary immune deficiencies. Add to that acquired immune disorders, and the number grows climb steadily. Unfortunately, many who have these diseases are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. At National Jewish Health in Denver, we have one of one of the most advanced immune deficiency and dysregulation disorders programs in Colorado. Our specialists have a deep level of expertise diagnosing and treating the most complex primary and acquired immune disorders. And, as part of the nation’s leading respiratory hospital, our team has extensive experience treating immune disorders that impact the lungs. Our program offers coordinated care from experts in multiple specialties, state-of-the-art diagnostic and genetic testing, personalized treatments and access to the latest clinical trials and therapies. Our goal is to make sure our patients receive the right diagnosis and care to improve their quality of life. Immune Disorders We Treat Activated PI3K delta syndrome Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis Chronic granulomatous disease Combined Immune Deficiency Diseases Common Variable Immune Deficiency Complement deficiency Complications associated with immune dysregulation DiGeorge Syndrome and other congenital athymic diseases Disorders of cytokine signaling Hemophagocytic lymphohystiocytosis (HLH) Hypogammaglobulinemia Lymphopenia Mendelian susceptibility to mycobacterial diseases Neutropenia Periodic fever syndromes/Autoinflammatory diseases Specific antibody deficiency Wiskott Aldrich syndrome X-linked (Bruton’s) agammaglobulinemia Doctors Kanao Otsu, MD, MPH + × Kanao Otsu, MD, MPH Kanao Otsu, MD, is an allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Otsu is in the Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Assistant Professor Department of Medicine Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology View Full Profile Make an Appointment Jordan Bull, PA-C + × Jordan Bull, PA-C Jordan Bull, PA-C, is a physician assistant at National Jewish Health. Ms. Bull is in the Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology Division of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences Physician Assistant View Full Profile Make an Appointment Rafeul Alam, MD, PhD + × Rafeul Alam, MD, PhD Rafeul Alam, MD, is an allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Alam serves as Chief of the Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Chief, Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology Professor Veda H. and Chauncey H. Ritter Chair in Immunology Department of Medicine Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology View Full Profile Make an Appointment Flavia Cecilia Lega Hoyte, MD + × Flavia Cecilia Lega Hoyte, MD Flavia Cecilia Lega Hoyte, MD, is an allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Hoyte is in the Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Associate Professor Director, Allergy & Clinical Immunology Fellowship Department of Medicine Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology View Full Profile Make an Appointment Jessica Galant-Swafford, MD + × Jessica Galant-Swafford, MD Jessica Galant-Swafford, MD, is an allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Galant-Swafford is in the Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Assistant Professor Clinical Director, Immunodeficiency-Immune Dysregulation Program Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Eileen Wang, MD, MPH + × Eileen Wang, MD, MPH Eileen Wang, MD, is an allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Wang is in the Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Associate Professor Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment View all (6) doctors specializing in Immune Deficiency and Immune Dysregulation Disorders Find a Doctor Clinical Trials Identifying Characteristics and Patterns of Asthma Our researchers are working to identify the clinical, physiologic, genetic and molecular characteristics of asthmatics. Learn More View More Clinical Trials Atopic Dermatitis & Skin Infections Improving Asthma Treatment Using Video Chat Investigational Treatment for Food Allergies PrecISE Severe Asthma Interventions SEAL Study: Stopping Eczema and Allergy SUNBEAM: Studying Allergy Development in Babies Understanding Allergy Development in Infants Understanding Skin Problems from Eczema and Food Allergies 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 Make an Appointment Back in the Game Last spring, eight-year-old Genesis Avila began waking up during the night struggling to breathe. Her rescue inhaler, designed to relax the airways and allow air to move in and out of the lungs, was not helping. 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 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 Make an Appointment
Back in the Game Last spring, eight-year-old Genesis Avila began waking up during the night struggling to breathe. Her rescue inhaler, designed to relax the airways and allow air to move in and out of the lungs, was not helping. Read More View All Patient Stories