Clara Restrepo, MD
Dr. Clara Restrepo is Professor Emeritus in the Division of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences. She researches chronic beryllium disease and sarcoidosis.
- Professor Emeritus
- Director, Sleep Laboratory
- Division of Environmental & Occupational Health Services
- Department of Medicine
- 2026 Top Doctor – 5280 Magazine & Castle Connolly
Programs and Services
Research Areas
Clinical TrialsSpecial Interests
Dr. Restrepo is interested in contributing to the understanding of the development of sarcoidosis and improve the field of sarcoidosis care. She has a strong interest in quality improvement and standardization of care models. In addition, she is interested in the effects of sleep disorders along the spectrum of pulmonary disorders, including sarcoidosis and interstitial lung disease.
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Contact Information
- Office: 877.225.5654
Locations
- National Jewish Health Main Campus
1400 Jackson Street
Denver, CO 80206
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Patient Comments
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2026
Restrepo is the best
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2026
Dr Restrepo started seeing me on 1/8/2020She is a Critical part of my care. I have stage 4 Lung sarcoidosis, constrictive pericarditis and NYHA class 3 heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (CMS-HCC)Dr Restrepo has provided my therapy ever since. Remicade infusions have stabilized my sarcoidosis 5 years 43 infusions and counting. Cardiac MRI, CT, Pet Scan breathing tests. Chest X-rays 3 ETT tests 3 6 minute walk tests and more. I do not know where I would be medically without her. I am with the best of the best. Dr Restrepo understands me and has been in my corner and beside me every step of the way. Her level of professionalism and expertise is unmatched in the medical world. I am eternally grateful to Dr Restrepo for helping me continue to improve, allowing me to enjoy my grandkids. I am retired and understand and respect those that eventually retire as well. I will miss her more than I can image. I have very serious conditions that affect less than 1 % of the US population. That is not a group I enjoy being part of. Dr Restrepo never allowed me to suffer or fail under her watch. She does everything medically possible to help me everyday. I am always part of the therapy conversations. I wish Dr Restrepo well and thank her from the bottom of my heart for all she has done to help me. I moved cross country for my daughter and grandkids and I found the best doctor at the nest hospital in the country? I must have an angel on my shoulder that led me to Dr. Restrepo. Thank you
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2026
Dr.Restrepo was knowledgeable, professional, respectful and a proficient physician she exemplified Integrity and she was thorough to ensure that you had the best quality care.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2026
Dr Restrepo is an excellent doctor who thoroughly explains and answers all questions presented to her. She is always professional. I will miss her when she retires.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2026
She's the very best
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2026
Dr Restrepo always takes the time needed to be sure everything is covered and understood. Excellent doctor!
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2026
Dr. Restrepo has always been incredibly kind and concerned about my health. She is an outstanding and knowledgeable doctor and I absolutely hate to hear that she is retiring. I will miss her tremendously.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2026
Dr Restrepo has always given me the time and attention. One of the best doctors!
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2025
I was a hot mess leading up to the appointment and Dr. Restrepo took the time to hear me, inform me, and eventually get me to lighten up. We shared some laughs toward the end of the appointment.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2025
Dr Restrepo is fantastic. I always feel like she is deeply committed to ensuring I get the best possible care.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2025
Dr. Restrepo goes above and beyond. All providers should be like her.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2025
Excellent Dr. Very knowledgeable and thorough. Always a pleasant experience in terms of patient care and well being.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2025
Dr Restrepo is the best. I have been her patient for 5 years and my situation is starting to decline. She knows how to communicate with me and get me talking. We came up with a new strategy, and I got home and started the ball rolling. It was great to finally feel that I was able to get out of my own way. Dr Restrepo took me to Curtis in scheduling to insure I could get back on Dr Dykes team. I have serious next steps and I wanted to return to my cardiologist of trust, who works hand and hand with Dr Restrepo and my heart lung constrictive pericarditis and stage 4 lung sarcoidosis. They are the best.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2025
The doctor was very knowledgeable and helpful
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2025
I have been seeing Dr. Restreppo for some years now. She is always great.
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2025
Dr. Restrepo is one of the best doctors I have ever received care from. I am blessed to have her as my pulmonologist, and would recommend her to anyone needing care for their sarcoidosis.
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2025
I have seen Dr Restrepo for many years. Starting when I lived in Denver. Now that I have moved to Florida, I still return every year to see her. The reputation of NJ had my Florida doctor's recommending I return for my complex condition.
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2025
Dr Restrepo is the best
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2025
Dr. Restrepo is amazing. She cares about me - not just in specialty. I can't explain how much I trust her and appreciate her.
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2025
Dr. Restrepo listened to me and my concerns. She took action, ordered more tests, and worked with staff to obtain insurance approval within a few minutes. She partnered with the imaging department to find an opening within a few hours to get the tests done same day, which is important since I travel out of state to visit NJH. She's an amazing practioner!
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2025
Dr. Restrepo answers questions, discusses the implications for my care (I have other conditions/treatments/medicines) that could interact with sarcoidosis. Always very friendly and takes her time to consider my case.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2025
I am very grateful for the care I receive from Dr Restrepo.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2025
Dr Restrepo knows her patient is a great to ask follow up questions of other physicians in your treatment care even outside NJH
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2025
Dr. Restrepo always takes time to listen to any of our concerns. She is very caring and professional. Glad to have her for my doctor.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2025
Dr. Restrepo is always friendly and responsive. I have never felt rushed during any appointment with her.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2025
Dr Restrepo was so knowledgeable, empathetic, efficient, and compassionate! I have seen Drs in 5 different states and Dr Restrepo is at the top of my list. Highly recommend her to anyone and everyone
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2025
Dr Restrepo is the most professional cliinician I ever worked with. Love her...
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2025
Dr. Restrepo is clearly an expert in the rare disease of pulmonary sarcoidosis which I have. Being treated by her over the years has really helped improve my overall health
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2025
Dr Restrepo is a very knowledgeable and concerned doctor. I'm very fortunate to see her
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2025
Dr. Resprepo was wonderful! Thoughtful, thorough, and provided valuable information and great follow up.
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2025
I felt so comfortable with Dr. Restrepo. She was very thorough and caring. I feel confident that I will get the treatment I need.
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2025
Dr. Restrepo is an exceptional physician. Although a specialist, she takes time to listen and to ask questions about other issues that might affect both diagnosis and treatment plan. She treats the whole person. She is very oriented to discussing and providing preventive care. I trust her.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2025
I like seeing Dr. Restrepo. She is kind and very understanding. She always spends the necessary time with me catching up on my other doctor appointment as well as my concerns. She has recommended blood tests that my other doctors have not ordered. During my last visit we talked about a medication another doctor had put me on. She said that the medication that I was put on could cause kidney stones and I needed further blood work which she ordered. I look forward to seeing her and I trust her knowledge and expertise.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2025
She listens and understands I could have talked to her all day, very nice Doctor
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2025
Dr. Restrepo is the Most Professional doctor I have ever spent time with. She knows how to explain everything on a Level I can Fully understand.Jewish Medical,, you do not know how Extremely Fortunate you are to have her on your staff.She is one of the Very Best in America.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2025
Dr. Restrepo always takes time to listen and respond to any and all questions. She's great and we're very fortunate we have her.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2025
I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to have Dr Restrepo as my Dr. at The NJH.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2025
Dr Restrepo is one of the very best care providers I have ever encountered. She combines a caring, nurturing attitude with appropriate attention to detail, focusing on problem solving. She greatly increases my comfort level by demonstrating I am not alone in fighting my health issues.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2025
As always Dr. Restrepo was outstanding
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2025
I am very pleased with my physician. She keeps my Informed on my health condition and cares very much about my progress. I appreciate her professionalism. Please share "My thanks to her".
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
Excellent doctor
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
Both Dr Restrepo and Dr Freeman were fantastic. I came away with a much better understanding of my condition. I feel they were extremely thorough.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
I could not be more satisfied with the care I receive at NJH. Everyone is friendly, professional, and helpful. My experience with Dr. Restrepo has always been extremely positive and I cannot recommend her highly enough.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
She is a great physician
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
Dr. Restrepo and Kalie vonfeldt are the best
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
Dr. Restrepo is a fantastic Doctor. Cares about her patients.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024
Dr. Restrepo is very thorough and listens carefully. If the conversation gets off task, she remembers where we were so that she doesn't miss anything. She cares about my health..
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024
Never have had anything but good experiences dealing with Doctors at NJH.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024
I appreciate Dr. Restrepo. Because she shows she cares about me and all my medical issues. In conversation she eases my concerns. I'm very Thankful for her.
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
Doctor Restrepo is the best.
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
She is excellent
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
This care provider spent the amount of time needed to get a full understanding of my needs; and then conveyed everything necessary to Dr. RESTREPO.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
This place is Excellent
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Dr. Restrepo and her team are always supportive and listen to my concerns. They are positive people. They are amazing.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Dr. Restrepo is very good!
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Dr. Restrepo treats me with concern, respect, kindness. She is great at providing Information about conditions & treatments.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
I so appreciate the time Dr. Restrepo spends with me, her thoroughness and her concern for my health. I feel very fortunate to have her as my doctor.