Division of Rheumatology Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, 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. Division of Rheumatology Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD + × Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD, is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Maleki Fischbach is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. Associate Professor of Medicine Department of Medicine Division of Rheumatology View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment 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 Make an Appointment Heather Finlayson, MS, PA-C + × Heather Finlayson, MS, PA-C Heather Finlayson, MS, PA-C, is a physician assistant at National Jewish Health. Ms. Finlayson is in the division of Rheumatology. Physician Assistant Department of Medicine Division of Rheumatology View Full Profile Make an Appointment Stuart S. Kassan, MD + × Stuart S. Kassan, MD Stuart S. Kassan, MD, is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Kassan is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. Distinguished Professor Department of Medicine Division of Rheumatology View Full Profile Make an Appointment View all (6) Faculty & Staff in Division of Rheumatology Find a Doctor Division of Rheumatology Heather Finlayson, MS, PA-C + × Heather Finlayson, MS, PA-C Heather Finlayson, MS, PA-C, is a physician assistant at National Jewish Health. Ms. Finlayson is in the division of Rheumatology. Physician Assistant Department of Medicine Division of Rheumatology View Full Profile Make an Appointment Stuart S. Kassan, MD + × Stuart S. Kassan, MD Stuart S. Kassan, MD, is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Kassan is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. Distinguished Professor Department of Medicine Division of Rheumatology View Full Profile Make an Appointment 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 Patient Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD + × Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD, is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Maleki Fischbach is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. Associate Professor of Medicine Department of Medicine Division of Rheumatology View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment 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 Make an Appointment Lyndsey Roetker, AG-ACNP + × Lyndsey Roetker, AG-ACNP Lyndsey Roetker, AGACNP, is a nurse practitioner at National Jewish Health. Ms. Roetker is in the Division of Rheumatology. Nurse Practitioner Division of Rheumatology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Find a Doctor Programs and Services Clinical Research Clinical Trials Consultation with Medical Providers Department of Medicine 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.