Neurology Program Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Patients with neuromuscular diseases like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis, sarcoidosis, Guillain-Barre syndrome and muscular dystrophies are likely to have respiratory and metabolic complications related to their condition. As the leading respiratory hospital in the nation, National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado, our neurologists work with a multidisciplinary team to diagnose and treat complex neuromuscular diseases and related metabolic and respiratory disorders. Our goal is to help patients manage their diseases so they can lead full and active lives. Neurology Services A focused and integrated approach EMG diagnosis of muscle and nerve disorders Treatment of metabolic causes of neurologic dysfunctions such as B-12 deficiencies, diabetes and thyroid dysfunction A therapy plan designed just for you ALS Clinic Neurologic Conditions Treated Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Guillain-Barre syndrome Multiple Sclerosis Muscular dystrophies Myasthenia gravis Myopathy, including steroid-induced myopathy Doctors Alexander Dietz, MD + × Alexander Dietz, MD Alexander Dietz, MD, is a neurologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Dietz is in the Division of Specialty Services. Affiliate Neurologist Division of Specialty Services 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. To make an appointment, call 303.398.1355 or make an appointment online. Patient Safety As we schedule appointments, including necessary procedures, we're taking every precaution to ensure your safety. All staff and providers are required to wear masks and other personal protective equipment, and our facilities are continually cleaned using enhanced sterilization procedures. As best practice for all patients, COVID-19 patients are cared for in separate, dedicated units. 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). Expanded COVID-19 Testing and Care Available Testing and care for adults and children who may currently have or are recovering from COVID-19 is available. COVID-19 Testing, Care & 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