Sarcoidosis Program Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that can affect any organ in the body, but most commonly affects the lungs. People with sarcoidosis have abnormal masses called granulomas that can cause the organ to change or stop working right. While there is no cure, sarcoidosis is a chronic disease that can be managed to minimize organ dysfunction. The Sarcoidosis Program at National Jewish Health in Denver is the largest in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain Region. Our team of specialists works with you to manage your sarcoidosis and improve you quality of life. Because our doctors are researchers, too, you have access to the latest sarcoidosis clinical trials and most effective treatments. WASOG Sarcoidosis Center of Excellence National Jewish Health is one of just a few facilities in the world to earn recognition as a World Association for Sarcoidosis and Other Granulomatous Diseases (WASOG) Sarcoidosis Center of Excellence. This designation provides formal recognition of our team’s commitment to meet the needs of sarcoidosis patients and efforts to keep abreast of the ongoing advances and findings in the space. Doctors E Brigitte Gottschall, MD + × E Brigitte Gottschall, MD E Brigitte Gottschall, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Gottschall is in the Division of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences. Associate Professor Department of Medicine Division of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences View Full Profile Make an Appointment Clara Restrepo, MD + × Clara Restrepo, MD Clara Restrepo, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Restrepo is in the Division of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences. Associate Professor Director, Sleep Laboratory Division of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Richard Kraus, PA-C + × Richard Kraus, PA-C Richard Kraus, PA-C, is a physician assistant at National Jewish Health. Mr. Kraus is in the Division of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences. Physician Assistant Division of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Kalie M. VonFeldt, PA-C, MS + × Kalie M. VonFeldt, PA-C, MS Kalie M. VonFeldt, PA-C, is a physician assistant at National Jewish Health. Ms. VonFeldt is in the Division of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences. Physician Assistant II Division of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Lisa A. Maier, MD, MSPH, FCCP + × Lisa A. Maier, MD, MSPH, FCCP Lisa A. Maier MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Maier serves as Chief of the Division of Occupational Health and Environmental Health Sciences. Professor Director, Division of Env & Occ Health Science Core Clinical Lab Chief, Division of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Irina Petrache, MD + × Irina Petrache, MD Irina Petrache, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Petrache serves as Chief of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Chief, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Professor of Medicine Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Wollowick Chair in COPD Research View Full Profile Make an Appointment View all (6) doctors specializing in Sarcoidosis Program Find a Doctor Clinical Trials Lung Injury from Military Deployment The purpose of this study is to learn more about lung disease found in contractors and U.S. military personnel serving in Iraq and Afghanistan after September 11, 2001. Learn More View More Clinical Trials Healthy Adults Needed for Beryllium Disease Study Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis and the Immune System Immune Pathways & Development of Sarcoidosis Mineral Dust & Lung Disease Pulmonary Sarcoidosis Investigational Medication Silicosis Registry 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 Charitable Remainder Unitrust ‘a Win-Win Situation’ Sally began coming to National Jewish Health in the 1990s for treatment of chronic sarcoidosis, in which inflammation occurs in different organs of the body. “I have had nothing but excellent relationships with everyone at National Jewish Health,” said Sally. 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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 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
Charitable Remainder Unitrust ‘a Win-Win Situation’ Sally began coming to National Jewish Health in the 1990s for treatment of chronic sarcoidosis, in which inflammation occurs in different organs of the body. “I have had nothing but excellent relationships with everyone at National Jewish Health,” said Sally. Read More View All Patient Stories