Pulmonary Hypertension Program

Pulmonary Hypertension Program

At the National Jewish Health Pulmonary Hypertension program in Denver, Colorado, we treat hundreds of patients from across the U.S. each year. We offer comprehensive, personalized care for adults with this rare, yet treatable, disease. 

Our program is accredited as a Comprehensive Care Center by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. This accreditation recognizes that our program has a dedicated team who is expertly trained in pulmonary hypertension (PH) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It also recognizes that we have the resources to make an accurate diagnosis, offer advanced therapies to treat the disease and support patients living with this condition.

With an accurate pulmonary hypertension diagnosis, our PH team works with you to develop a treatment plan to manage this condition, and help you achieve the best possible quality of life.

Pulmonary Hypertension Program Highlights

  • Unique, multispecialty approach proven to address all aspects or any type of pulmonary hypertension 
  • High patient satisfaction ratings
  • Significant expertise in right-heart disease, which plays a critical role in pulmonary hypertension
  • Personalized and comprehensive treatment plan for every patient
  • State-of-the-art pulmonary physiology laboratory (one of the largest in the world) that includes cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) and pulmonary function testing
  • Cardiac catheterization laboratory that combines the latest technology with physician expertise to perform both right- and left-heart catheterizations and right-heart catheterizations with exercise
  • Advanced imaging services, including electrocardiogram, echocardiography, high resolution computed tomography (CT) scan, and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) scan
  • Personalized, hands-on patient education
  • Follow-up visits to address your evolving needs


Personalized Medicine and Care

Our Pulmonary Hypertension team provides thorough evaluations that may include other specialists in interstitial lung disease, COPD, sarcoidosis, rheumatological disease, heart disease, digestive disease, and more, to assess contributing factors. We work with you to develop a comprehensive, personalized treatment plan designed to improve your symptoms and quality of life. We also teach you how to manage pulmonary hypertension at home so you can lead a full and active life.


Doctors

  • Andrew M. Freeman

    Andrew M. Freeman, MD, FACC, FACP

  • Marjorie Patricia George

    Marjorie Patricia George, MD

  • Darlene Kim

    Darlene Kim, MD, FACC

  • Tim Lahm

    Tim Lahm, MD, ATSF

  • Adriel J. Malavé

    Adriel J. Malavé, MD

  • Kevin Rurak

    Kevin Rurak, MD

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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
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Nationally Recognized Expertise

National Jewish Health is recognized nationally for its expertise in pulmonary hypertension and related conditions.

  • Comprehensive Care Center, accredited by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association
  • Our physicians are nationally recognized pioneers in treatment and research of pulmonary hypertension. Articles written by our physician-scientists and researchers are regularly published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, including many of the most influential publications such as The New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, Chest Journal, and Pulmonary Circulation 
  • Our physicians and scientists are often invited to present information at local, national and international conferences where physicians gather to learn about the latest advancements in medicine. These include the American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians, European Respiratory Society, Pulmonary Vascular Research Initiative, Pulmonary Hypertension Association 


Benefit from the Latest Research

Our physician-scientists and researchers have long been leaders in pulmonary hypertension research that improves patient lives. This research includes: 

  • Pioneering research to better address the quality-of-life concerns of patients with pulmonary hypertension
  • Working to better understand what is happening in pulmonary hypertension from what is happening inside the body’s cells to how the disease affects the whole person. 
  • Discover new medicines
  • Identifying new treatments


Clinical Trials & Research Studies

National Jewish Health offers many clinical trials and research studies for pulmonary hypertension. Our research coordinators can help determine which studies may be right for you. 


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You may be referred to the National Jewish Health Pulmonary Hypertension program by your doctor or you can make an appointment without a referral.


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Treatment Locations

National Jewish Health Main Campus