Sarcoidosis Program

Sarcoidosis Program

The National Jewish Health Sarcoidosis program in Denver, Colorado, is the largest program west of Chicago. This one-of-a-kind program treats hundreds of adults each year from across the nation. 

Our pulmonologists, cardiologists and other specialists have unparalleled expertise in sarcoidosis, lung and heart conditions and complex diseases. Our goals are to diagnose and treat your sarcoidosis and teach you how to manage this complex disease. We want to help you live as symptom-free as possible.

Sarcoidosis Program Highlights

• Only Sarcoidosis Center of Excellence in Colorado 
• Address all aspects of the disease in a unique, multispecialty approach 
• Comprehensive and personalized treatment plan for each patient
• Continued follow-up care to meet changing needs
• Diagnostic testing that is state-of-the-art 
• Evaluations for related conditions
• Expertise in occupational, environmental and exposure sarcoidosis 
• One-on-one patient education tailored to your needs

Personalized Medicine and Care

Our Sarcoidosis team works with you to improve your health with a whole-person approach to treatment. We offer specialized sarcoidosis testing and develop a comprehensive treatment plan. Your personalized plan not only addresses your sarcoidosis symptoms, but also incorporates lifestyle, self-care, and emotional and social support, as well as other needs. 

Nationally Recognized Expertise

National Jewish Health is recognized around the world for its expertise in sarcoidosis and related conditions.

• National Jewish Health is recognized by the World Association for Sarcoidosis and Other Granulomatous Diseases (WASOG) as a Sarcoidosis Center of Excellence. 
• Our physicians are internationally recognized pioneers in sarcoidosis treatment and research.
• We have helped write guidelines (Opens in a new window) that are used across the nation.
• 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 (Opens in a new window), CHEST (Opens in a new window), JAMA (Opens in a new window),  PLOS One (Opens in a new window), The American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (Opens in a new window), European Respiratory Journal (Opens in a new window), Sarcoidosis Vasculitis and Diffuse Lung Diseases (Opens in a new window) journal and many more. 
• Our physicians and scientists are often invited to present at national and international conferences where physicians gather to learn about the latest advancements in medicine. 

Benefit from the Latest Research

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

• Creating studies to better address the quality-of-life concerns of patients with sarcoidosis
• Developing diagnostic tests
• Discovering new medicines
• Identifying new treatments
• Investigating occupation-related sarcoidosis

Clinical Trials & Research Studies

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

Make an Appointment

You may be referred by your doctor or you can make an appointment without a referral to our Sarcoidosis Program.

Treatment Locations

National Jewish Health Main Campus