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 2021 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 4.8 out of 5 stars 168 Patient Ratings 42 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 Locations National Jewish Health Main Campus 1400 Jackson St. Denver, CO 80206 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 4.8 Friendliness 4.8 Spoke using clear language 4.8 Provider explained things clearly 4.7 Amount of time spent with you 4.8 Provider included you in decisions 4.7 Confidence in your doctor 4.8 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– 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! show more National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 Great National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 Dr. Stephens was terrific extremely professional, knowledgeable, empathetic and patient. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 Explanations were excellent with drawings, diagrams, examples. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 Dr. Stephens was very attentive and punctual. I felt very comfortable with her. She listened to me before asking any questions and responding. She was very thorough and addressed everything I was concerned about. My appt was scheduled for an hour and we used 45 minutes of the hour, but I was in no way rushed and it was evident that Dr. Stephens wanted to take the time needed to ensure that the time spent discussing my symptoms, concerns etc. was covered entirely. She explained her assessment and answered all my questions. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 Dr. Stephens is a very intelligent and confidant Doctor which carries over to her approach to handling patient education. I have a few suggestions for her though. I have found through my journey of diagnosis that there is alot to know and learn and sometimes the Dr's forget that we might not be fluent with [medical terminology]. Leaving me with lots of questions and unsure where to turn for more personalized information. [PHI]. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2021 Dr Stephens is an asset and a compassionate Physician with exceptional gifts of knowledge and communication. She listens. She ensures she understands my concerns. She advises the best course of treatment and knows it is a partnership in health. She's a keeper! National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2020 Dr Stephens was very thorough and took the time to listen to my concerns and addressed those concerns as best as she could during this initial visit. I left the appointment feeling that finally someone listened to me and my concerns were valid. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2020 Always so pleased when I come there. The place runs like a well oiled machine. Everyone is friendly, kind, knows right where my next appointment is. Feel blessed to be going here and that it is in my back yard. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2020 It was a great experience to meet with care providers. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2020 This hospital treats me with dignity. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2020 I am very happy with the amount of time *Dr. Stephens spent with me and the amount of attention she gave to me. She was very thorough and caring. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2020 Dr. Stephens had reviewed my records ahead of time, she listened carefully, and she has suggested [PHI] tests which had not been mentioned by my previous pulmonologist. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 feeling comfortable good National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 *Dr. Stephens was great. [Comment about another provider]. I was VERY HAPPY with new provider. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2020 I really like Dr. Stephens bedside manner. She is thorough, a good listener, and allows me to participate (as a retired NP) in my care plan! National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2020 I really appreciate all she dose for me! National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2020 Has been friendly, listened well to my concerns & gave me good feedback on tests over good "[time period]" & we made a plan of care. I felt she really cared & wanted to help me, took her time & didn't rush appt. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2020 I have recommended DrcStephens to several friends. She is an awesome doctor and person. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2020 Great doctor love her. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2020 Dr. Stephens was great. She listened, asked many questions and I feel that she has been very thorough in the plan to move forward to try and find out what is causing my issues. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2020 *Dr. Stephens was great! National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2020 I think more info might have been helpful re: interactions between potential diagnoses National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2020 Vist was grate National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2020 Good for an MD I had never seen before - she took time to review my medical history to get up to speed before attempting to treat. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2020 Dr Stephens is a caring and knowledgeable Provider. She's also vey Professional. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2020 Very happy with the attention and professionalism by my care provider National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2020 I absolutely loved *Amanda Stephens. She was kind & thorough. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2020 She was kind, not rushed, asked me many questions to help give her a direction of my care. I was listened to, which is so important & she did not make assumptions. I told family & friends how great my experience. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2019 Absolutely recommend! National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2019 This provider is very compassionate, knowledgeable, and respectful. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2019 No issues, I have full confidence and trust in my care provider