Lung Nodule Clinic Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question The Lung Nodule Clinic is designed to help diagnose, monitor and treat patients with previously identified or suspected lung nodules. The Lung Nodule Clinic combines state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment with world-class pulmonologists and radiologists to give patients complete testing and a tailored treatment plan. The goals of the clinic are to maximize early detection of lung disease with minimal procedures for patient convenience and cost consideration and to assist referring providers with ongoing lung nodule monitoring. National Jewish Health follows the Fleischner Society Guidelines when lung nodules just need to be monitored. Download the guidelines (PDF). Our Services Quick access to initial visit appointment On-site high definition CT with immediate interpretation by thoracic radiologists Immediate assessment, diagnosis, and recommendations Continuity of care by the same team of doctors Coordination of specialty care Ongoing communication with referring providers Patient education throughout the process Related Programs Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Minimally Invasive Diagnostic Center Clinical Trials Current & Former Smokers Needed for Lung Research Study Our researchers are studying the lungs of current and former smokers to understand how to improve the diagnosis and treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a disease that is common among smokers. You do not need to have COPD to participate in this study. Learn More View More Clinical Trials Asthma Monitoring & Personalized Feedback with Mobile Health Can Investigational Drug Benefit Lung Cancer Surgery Patients? Can Pembrolizumab (MK3475) with SBRT Treatment Stop or Slow Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer? COPD Oxygen Therapy COPD Patient Knowledge Early-Stage Lung Cancer Surgery vs. Radiation Therapy Comparison Healthy Adults Needed for Beryllium Disease Study Healthy Participants Needed for Lung Disease Study Identifying Characteristics and Patterns of Asthma Impact of triple Combination Therapy for People with CF with Sinusitis Investigational Drug Study for Adults with IPF Investigational Drug Targets Cystic Fibrosis Mutation and Regulator Investigational Medication Sirolimus for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) IPF-Related Cough Lung Injury from Military Deployment MANDALA Asthma Study Mineral Dust & Lung Disease New ABPA Study Medication New Medication for Early-Stage Non-small cell Lung Cancer New Trial Medication for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension OPUS Registry for Patients Using Opsumit® Predicting ILD from Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Pulmonary Fibrosis & Genetic Factors Sexual and Reproductive Health Survey of Women with Cystic Fibrosis The PROMISE Study: An Observational Study of Triple Combination Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis Understanding the Genetics of Asthma 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 Digging Deeper to Find Answers When breathing difficulties forced Nancy Deans to her knees, she had to give up her passion, barrel racing. Pulmonologist Don Rollins, MD, and his colleagues got Nancy back in the saddle. Read More View All Patient Stories 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
Digging Deeper to Find Answers When breathing difficulties forced Nancy Deans to her knees, she had to give up her passion, barrel racing. Pulmonologist Don Rollins, MD, and his colleagues got Nancy back in the saddle. Read More View All Patient Stories