Amanda Stephens, MD Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Amanda Stephens, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Stephens is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Assistant Professor Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Department of Medicine 5280 Top Doctors 2022 Previously a 5280 Top Doctor America’s Top Doctors 2015 — Castle Connolly, Medical, Ltd. Recognized in America’s Top Doctors — Castle Connolly, Inc. Best Doctors in America® 2019-2020 — Best Doctors, Inc. Recognized in Best Doctors in America® — Best Doctors, Inc. America’s Top Doctors 2020 — Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. Email Profile Print Profile Patient Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars 191 Patient Ratings 55 Patient Comments Overview Contact Info & Locations Patient Ratings & Comments Programs & Services Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (Adult) Palliative Care Specialties & Conditions Chronic Cough Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Dyspnea (Shortness of Breath) Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pulmonary Fibrosis Lung Cancer Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Research Areas Palliative Care Integration for Patients with Chronic Respiratory Diseases Special Interests My clinical interest is providing the best possible care for patients with pulmonary disease and critical illness. In addition to identifying and treating the causes of shortness of breath, I am interested in providing multidisciplinary and integrative treatment for the symptom of breathlessness in the outpatient setting. In the inpatient and intensive care settings, I strive to offer as many state of the art interventions as possible along with helping patients and families to determine how we can use these therapies in a way that aligns with their values and goals. News & Videos Pulmonologist and Palliative Care Specialist Dr. Amanda Stephens Joins National Jewish Health Education Education 2011 New York University School of Medicine (New York, NY), MD 2007 Stony Brook University Honors College (Stony Brook NY), BS, Pharmacology & Journalism Residency 2011 - 2014 Boston University School of Medicine (Boston, MA), Internal Medicine Fellowship 2014 - 2017 Boston University School of Medicine (Boston, MA), Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine 2017 University of Colorado School of Medicine (Aurora, CO), Fellow Awards & Recognition Boston Medical Center Quality Improvement Award Sir James Black Award and Scholarship in Pharmacology Phi Beta Kappa and Golden Key Honor Society Board Certification 2017: ABIM Certified: Critical Care Medicine 2016: ABIM Certified: Pulmonary Diseases 2014: Board Certified in Internal Medicine Publications Stevenson, E. K., Rubenstein, AR., Radin, G. T., Wiener, R. S., & Walkey, A. J. (2014). Two decades of mortality trends among patients with severe sepsis: a comparative meta-analysis. Critical care medicine, 42(3), 625. Stephens AR, Wiener RS, Ieong MH. (In press). Comparison of Strategies to Identify Documented Advance Care Planning Among Patients Presenting with Severe COPD Exacerbations. Journal of Palliative Medicine. URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28850288 Stephens, A. R., Karin A. Sloan and Deborah Whalen et al. A Multidisciplinary Quality Improvement Initiative to Reduce Alarm Fatigue from Unnecessary Pulse Oximetry Alarms (American Thoracic Society Poster Discussion Session) Stephens, A. R., Renda S. Wiener and Michael Ieong. “Advance Care Planning in Patients Admitted to the Medical Intensive Care Unit of a Urban Safety-net Hospital for Acute Exacerbation Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease” (American Thoracic Society Poster Discussion Session 2016) Ask a Question through Patient Portal Sign in to your My National Jewish Health patient portal account to communicate with your care team, manage appointments, and more. Create an Account Contact Information Office: 877.225.5654 Patient Ratings The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. This survey is about the patient care experience and does not address crucial characteristics like medical decision-making, prescribing the best therapy, and patient outcomes. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey. Provider showed concern 4.7 Friendliness 4.8 Spoke using clear language 4.8 Provider explained things clearly 4.7 Provider included you in decisions 4.7 Amount of time spent with you 4.7 Confidence in your doctor 4.7 Likelihood of recommending this provider 4.7 Comments Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2023 Dr. Amanda Stephens listened intently to all my concerns, and I never got the impression that she was trying to rush me. I asked my husband to sit in and he was also impressed with Dr.Stephens' professionalism.Although that was my first meeting with Dr. Stephens, I have the utmost confidence in her medical expertise. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2023 Good National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2023 Spent more time than I expected. Was just as good as in the office National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2023 Excellent information questioning, drilling into particulars I had not correlated to my symptoms. I was very impressed with revelations and possible diagnosis. The impressions and recommendation have persisted. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 Provider took all the time I asked for and answered ALL of my questions patiently and thoroughly. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2023 I am very grateful for my provider and everyone at national Jewish health coming to you saved my life and has helped in extending my life and I'm grateful for all of National Jewish Health Care and Wellness Services. Word can't express just how thankful I am and grateful to all at National Jewish Health and would love to thank all of you. Thanks and God Bless you All National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2023 I had a lung issue for more than 8 weeks. Dr. Stevens listened, understood my concerns and the unusual nature of my respitory issue (I don't smoke) and also my concern that I would be leaving the country and did not have time for a battery of tests and then waiting etc. I was very impressed. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2023 I'm truly grateful for the care I receive from Dr Stephens. Her care has been instrumental in my quality of life at this stage of my illness. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2022 Asked many questions and listened to my concerns National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2022 She was very knowledgeable about what was going on. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2022 Dr. Stevens is very forthcoming and considered all my questions and concerns. show more National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2022 The doctor is very kind, conscientious and professional. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2022 *Dr. Stephens is a competent & compassionate physician. I appreciate that even though my condition isn't "inside the boy" she continues to push for answers. Its helpful to know she has my back in this. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 I appreciate the care provided by Dr Stevens. She is very caring and compassionate without any display of judgement or condescension. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 I feel very comfortable with the Doctor and trust her completely to find out what my problems are National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 I felt we had a very good, exchange about my Situation, and what would have to be done. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 I could not be more blessed to be in the care of Dr. Stephens and I am so eternally grateful for her dedication and thoughtfulness National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 Dr. Stephens is amazing - very professional, personal, caring, and knowledgeable. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 Dr. Stephens is great and I appreciate having such a nationally renowned hospital so close to where I live. She has been very attentive of my care and treatment and I feel confident in leaving my health in her hands. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2022 She was great. Recommended by my daughter whom also sees this Dr. We did have a great discussion & one I understand. With her advice on next steps. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2022 Dr. Stephens was extraordinarily talented and knowledgeable. She was very caring and listened carefully to everything that I said. 5 STARS! National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 Good all around. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 I wasn't given any care just examined and told to make an appointment to come back for tests National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2022 Everyone at National Jewish are extremely caring and easy to talk to National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2022 Dr. Stevens was very informative and extensive in her desire to understand my condition from my perspective. It is clear that she is very knowledgeable and cares for her patients. Treating my current condition along with helping me understand the long term side effects was genuinely appreciated. My concerns were addressed and I felt both comfortable and confident in her care. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Amanda makes me feel comfortable especially since I haven't had good experiences with Drs. In the past. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 Dr.Stephen was very good at helping me, National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 I was truly blessed to have Dr. Stephan's as my Pulmonologist. She embodies those positive attributes that we all desire to see in humanity. Based on my 67.5 years of life, I feel that she represents the gold standard of excellence in healthcare with special ethics of care. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 I was amazed at how well Dr Stephens was able to retain all the history I gave her, then was able to recall and have me clarify/expand on information I'd given her. She also answered many of my questions. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2021 All went well. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 She was amazing. Didn't rush me, listened to my concerns. Asked questions and didn't treat me like I was stupid or my concerns were stupid. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Good National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 I felt like after years of going to doctors who didn't know what was wrong and just wanted to write me a prescription and send me along, this doctor acted like she was going to do a lot of things to get to the root of the problem and help me solve it. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 We are still working on my breathing issue National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 My time with *Dr. Stephens was very helpful. She is coordinating tests and consultation with other doctors to determine the best course of treatment. She was well prepared having studied all my records. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Wonderful experience and very understanding National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Excellent, Good care National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 Everyone showed concern and compassion regarding my condition. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 Provider was attentive and helpful through the entire visit. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 I appreciated all the time Amanda took listening to me and discussing things with me. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 Dr. Stephens was very considerate. She spent time with me and listened to understand the situation, how I was feeling and what the next steps. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 The doctor was amazing! National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Dr Stephen's is wonderful. She is the first Dr that has ever really sat and listened to me. She made me feel comfortable and confident with the care I was receiving. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Best introductory meeting I have ever had with a physician. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 *Dr. Stephens explains all the big terms and explains the terms so I can understand. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 For me, this is a somewhat complicated matter and Amanda first desired to obtain prior medical records so as not to duplicate past efforts and plan for future decisions which I concurred with. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Pleased with doctor and care so far. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Dr. Stevens was terrific. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Extremely professional, knowledgeable and caring National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 The doctor was very kind, very thorough and genuinely cared about my health and wellness. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 I truly felt like Dr. Stephens listened to my 'long' story. It made me feel better. . . I was very grateful she listened. Dr. Stephens explained her thoughts and next steps for me in words I could understand! :) [Protected health information]. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 *Dr. Stephens is AMAZING! National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 This was the first time I met with this provider and the first time at this facility. I do not have much to compare this visit to. I will be taking more tests in the future and will have better information to report on further surveys. I was happy with the service so far. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 I have full confidence in the treatment and advise from my caregiver National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 DR Stephens always takes time to listen. She provides superior care!