Lung Cancer Center Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question As the leading respiratory hospital in the nation for 124 years, National Jewish Health offers expertise on all lung conditions, including the leading cause of cancer-related deaths — lung cancer. When you come to us for lung cancer care, you have a unique team on your side. This team includes some of the nation's best physicians and scientists, all dedicated to preventing, diagnosing and treating lung cancer. Early detection and treatment are the keys to surviving lung cancer. Every day our advanced technology transforms lives by diagnosing problems at the earliest possible moment. Our experts can even look at the genetic fingerprint of a lung cancer to determine the most appropriate treatment. Our Services We offer a full range of treatment options for lung cancer: Multidisciplinary clinicians and researchers dedicated to lung cancer prevention, detection and treatment Expedited lung cancer diagnosis and lung cancer treatment The most advanced technology to diagnose lung cancer correctly and quickly A full range of advanced treatment options including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, minimally invasive procedures and surgery Behavioral healthcare for the patient and the whole family Onsite, full-service rehabilitation program Palliative procedures and counseling Nutrition counseling Coordinated care that is personalized to your health and genetics Download the Lung Cancer Center brochure (PDF). Related Programs and Resources Division of Oncology Clinical Nutrition Services Interventional Pulmonology Program Institute for Advanced Biomedical Imaging Lung Cancer Screening CT Program Lung Nodule Clinic Lung Nodule Registry Program Palliative Care Pathology Pulmonary Physiology Services Rehabilitation Services Robotic Bronchoscopy Program Screening Colonoscopy Program Unique Patient Care Model Our patient care model allows unequaled patient-provider time. We also have the resources necessary to provide the most accurate diagnoses for early treatment and the best possible outcomes. We have assembled a program of the most preeminent pulmonary, gastroenterology (stomach), otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) and oncology specialists. This team offers dedication to your care every step of the cancer journey. You are the center of our focus. If you are concerned about lung, head, neck or GI cancer, National Jewish Health can help. Doctors Bronwyn Long, DNP, MBA, ACHPN, AOCNS, ACNS-BC + × Bronwyn Long, DNP, MBA, ACHPN, AOCNS, ACNS-BC Bronwyn Long, DNP, is a palliative care clinical nurse specialist at National Jewish Health. Ms. Long is in the Division of Oncology. Division of Oncology Department of Nursing View Full Profile Make an Appointment Elizabeth David, MD, MAS + × Elizabeth David, MD, MAS Elizabeth David, MD, is a thoracic surgeon at National Jewish Health. Dr. David is in the Division of Specialty Services. Associate Professor Division of Specialty Services View Full Profile Make an Appointment Laurie L. Carr, MD + × Laurie L. Carr, MD Laurie L. Carr, MD, is an oncologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Carr is in the Division of Oncology and Department of Medicine. Associate Professor Department of Medicine Division of Oncology, Cancer Center View Full Profile Make an Appointment Jeffrey Kern, MD + × Jeffrey Kern, MD Jeffrey Kern, MD, is a board certified pulmonologist and specialist in lung cancer at National Jewish Health in Denver, CO. Dr. Kern serves as Chief of the Division of Oncology, Cancer Center. Chief, Division of Oncology, Cancer Center Director, Lung Cancer Center Vice Chair, Finance Professor Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Elizabeth Klopper, MPH, MMSc, PA-C + × Elizabeth Klopper, MPH, MMSc, PA-C Elizabeth Klopper, MPH, is a physician assistant at National Jewish Health. Ms. Klopper is in the Division of Specialty Services. 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Current & Former Smokers Needed for Lung Research Study Skin Reactions to Cancer Immunotherapy 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
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