Surgery Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Your doctor may recommend surgery to diagnose or treat a condition. National Jewish Health surgeons specialize in complex respiratory, gastrointestinal, and ENT surgeries and procedures. Our surgeons are an integral part of your care team, ensuring the best care before, during and after your surgery. Most surgeries are performed at the Saint Joseph Hospital campus, where patients are cared for by National Jewish Health hospitalists and specialists during their hospital stay. Programs Thoracic Surgery General Surgery/Gastrointestinal Surgery ENT Surgery Doctors Elizabeth Klopper, MPH, MMSc, PA-C + × Elizabeth Klopper, MPH, MMSc, PA-C Elizabeth Klopper, MPH, is a physician assistant at National Jewish Health. Ms. Klopper is in the Division of Specialty Services. Physician Assistant Thoracic Surgery Clinic Division of Specialty Services View Full Profile Make an Appointment Jason M. Johnson, DO, FACS, FASMBS + × Jason M. Johnson, DO, FACS, FASMBS Jason Johnson, DO, is a general surgeon at National Jewish Health. Dr. Johnson is in the Division of Specialty Services. Division of Specialty Services View Full Profile Make an Appointment Mauricio Mejia, MD + × Mauricio Mejia, MD Mauricio Mejia, MD, is an anesthesiologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Mejia is in the Division of Specialty Services. Anesthesiologist Medical Director, Minimally Invasive Diagnostic Center Division of Specialty Services View Full Profile Make an Appointment Michael J. Weyant, MD + × Michael J. Weyant, MD Michael J. Weyant, MD, is a surgeon at National Jewish Health. Dr. Weyant is in the Division of Specialty Services. Thoracic Surgeon Associate Professor Thoracic Surgery Clinic View Full Profile Make an Appointment Robert A. Meguid, MPH, MD + × Robert A. Meguid, MPH, MD Robert A. Meguid, MPH, is a surgeon at National Jewish Health. Dr. Meguid is in the Division of Specialty Services. Thoracic Surgeon Assistant Professor of Surgery Thoracic Surgery Clinic Division of Specialty Services View Full Profile Make an Appointment Emily Speer, MD + × Emily Speer, MD Emily Speer, MD, is a minimally invasive and foregut surgeon at National Jewish Health. Dr. Speer is in the Division of Specialty Services and Department of Medicine. Assistant Professor of Surgery General Surgery Faculty Medical Student Director Division of Specialty Services Division of Gastroenterology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment John D. Mitchell, MD + × John D. Mitchell, MD John D. Mitchell, MD, is a surgeon at National Jewish Health. Dr. Mitchell is in the Division of Specialty Services. Thoracic Surgeon Professor Thoracic Surgery Clinic View Full Profile Make an Appointment View all (7) doctors specializing in Surgery 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