Division of Rheumatology Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Kevin K. Brown, MD Interim Chief Why National Jewish Health? Our specialists are on the cutting edge for new treatment. And through clinical research we are helping discover which medications might be best for patients with many diseases. We also are investigating new therapies which may be released in the future. Our strength as a division is directly linked to the strengths of National Jewish Health, specifically with rheumatologic (also called autoimmune) lung disease. The Rheumatology Division works collaboratively with the Interstitial Lung Disease Program and the Pulmonary programs in general to provide an unparalleled resource for patients in the assessment and management of autoimmune lung disease. In essence, this is the backbone of the Autoimmune Lung Center. What do we do? Rheumatology: We provide comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients with a broad range of musculoskeletal problems, including scleroderma, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory myopathies and systemic vasculitis. Please note that we do not have the capacity to diagnose or treat the following conditions: chronic fatigue, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis or back pain. Kevin K. Brown, MD + × Kevin K. Brown, MD Kevin K. Brown, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Brown serves as Chair of the Department of Medicine and Vice Chair of the Department of Medicine Clinical Affairs. Chair, Department of Medicine Vice Chair, Department of Medicine Clinical Affairs Professor of Medicine Department of Medicine View Full Profile Division of Rheumatology Kristen Demoruelle, MD + × Kristen Demoruelle, MD Kristen Demoruelle, MD, is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Demoruelle is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. Affiliate Division of Rheumatology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Mehrnaz Maleki, MD + × Mehrnaz Maleki, MD Mehrnaz Maleki, MD, is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Maleki is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. Associate Professor of Medicine Department of Medicine Division of Rheumatology View Full Profile Richard T. Meehan, MD, FACP + × Richard T. Meehan, MD, FACP Richard T. Meehan, MD, is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Meehan is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. Professor, Department of Medicine Division of Rheumatology Co-Director, Post-Deployment Lung Health Center Autoimmune Lung Center View Full Profile Emilie Minarcik, NP + × Emilie Minarcik, NP Emilie Minarcik, NP, is a nurse practitioner at National Jewish Health. Ms. Minarcik is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. Nurse Practitioner Division of Rheumatology Department of Medicine View Full Profile View all (9) Faculty & Staff in Division of Rheumatology Find a Doctor Division of Rheumatology Isabelle Amigues, MD, MS, RhMSUS + × Isabelle Amigues, MD, MS, RhMSUS Isabelle Amigues, MD, is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Amigues is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. Assistant Professor Department of Medicine Division of Rheumatology View Full Profile Kevin K. Brown, MD + × Kevin K. Brown, MD Kevin K. Brown, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Brown serves as Chair of the Department of Medicine and Vice Chair of the Department of Medicine Clinical Affairs. Chair, Department of Medicine Vice Chair, Department of Medicine Clinical Affairs Professor of Medicine Department of Medicine View Full Profile Kristen Demoruelle, MD + × Kristen Demoruelle, MD Kristen Demoruelle, MD, is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Demoruelle is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. Affiliate Division of Rheumatology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Liudmila Kastsianok, MD, RhMSUS + × Liudmila Kastsianok, MD, RhMSUS Liudmila Kastsianok, MD, is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Kastsianok is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. Assistant Professor Department of Medicine Division of Rheumatology View Full Profile Mehrnaz Maleki, MD + × Mehrnaz Maleki, MD Mehrnaz Maleki, MD, is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Maleki is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. Associate Professor of Medicine Department of Medicine Division of Rheumatology View Full Profile Lia McGibbon, DO + × Lia McGibbon, DO Lia McGibbon, DO, is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. McGibbon is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. Assistant Professor Division of Rheumatology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Richard T. Meehan, MD, FACP + × Richard T. Meehan, MD, FACP Richard T. Meehan, MD, is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Meehan is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. Professor, Department of Medicine Division of Rheumatology Co-Director, Post-Deployment Lung Health Center Autoimmune Lung Center View Full Profile Emilie Minarcik, NP + × Emilie Minarcik, NP Emilie Minarcik, NP, is a nurse practitioner at National Jewish Health. Ms. Minarcik is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. Nurse Practitioner Division of Rheumatology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Tho Q. Truong, MD + × Tho Q. Truong, MD Tho Q. Truong, MD, is an allergist-immunologist and rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Truong is in the Department of Medicine. Associate Professor Department of Medicine Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology Division of Rheumatology View Full Profile Find a Doctor Programs and Services Clinical Research Clinical Trials Consultation with Medical Providers Contract Services Department of Medicine Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Infusion Center Lupus Program Osteoporosis Treatment Scleroderma Program Smoking Cessation Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Program Related Programs Neurology Program Education Rheumatology Fellows, who are part of the University of Colorado Rheumatology Fellowship, regularly visit, and all members of our division are involved in teaching these fellows. We are also involved in teaching medical students from the University of Colorado Denver, particularly in physical diagnosis. Learn more about the Rheumatology Fellowship. Conditions We Treat Gout Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Overview Lupus Myositis (Polymyositis / Dermatomyositis) Osteoarthritis Osteoporosis Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Scleroderma / Systemic Sclerosis (SSC) Sjögren's Syndrome (SS) Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD) Vasculitis Research Through clinical research we are investigating new therapies and helping discover which medications might be best for patients with many diseases.