Annyce S. Mayer, MD, MSPH

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Annyce S. Mayer
Annyce S. Mayer, MD, is a physician at National Jewish Health. Dr. Mayer is in the Division of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences.
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Division of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences

Patient Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars
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Specialties and ConditionsSpecialties & Conditions
Research AreasResearch Areas
  • Environmental and Occupational Diseases
  • Host and Exposure Determinants of Beryllium Sensitization and Chronic Beryllium Disease

Special Interests

Clinical Interests

Dr. Annyce Mayer has a clinical practice focused on lung disease related to occupational and environmental exposures in the Occupational and Environmental Medicine and Medical Surveillance Clinics at National Jewish Health. The major focus of her clinical practice is on occupational lung disease, in particular chronic beryllium disease along with other chronic allergic lung diseases. Her practice includes the diagnosis of exposure-related lung diseases, as well as assisting in disease-related exposure recognition and reduction strategies. She also works with Dr. Pacheco in the metal allergy program.

Research Interests

Dr. Mayer performs epidemiologic research on the host and exposure determinants of beryllium sensitization and chronic beryllium disease. She also works with Dr. Pacheco in the metal allergy research program.

Education

Education
Wellesley College (Wellesley, MA), BA with Honors
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (Nashville, TN), MD
University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, MSPH
Residency
Medical Center of Delaware (Newark, DE), Emergency Medicine
National Jewish Health and University of Colorado Denver, Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Awards & Recognition

Delta Omega Society, Alpha Upsilon Chapter member
Fellow of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (FACOEM)
UCHSC Annual Epidemiologic Research Exchange, Student Abstract Award
Cum Laude College Graduate
BA in Biology with Honors
Election to Sigma Xi
Taskforce Member, Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation Medical Treatment Guidelines revision: cervical/lumbar spine and lower extremity, shoulder injury, TOS

Board Certification

American Board of Preventive Medicine in Occupational Medicine

Professional Certifications

Level II Accreditation, State of Colorado, Workers' Compensation
American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME) Certified Independent Medical Examiner (CIME)

Professional Memberships

American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
American Public Health Association
Colorado Medical Society
Rocky Mountain Academy of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 

Publications

Fini, E., Plucinska, I., Mayer, A.S., Gross, R., Brinckerhoff, C.  1987. A Gene for Rabbit Synovial Cell Collagenase: Member of a Family of Metalloproteins that Degrade the Connective Tissue Matrix. Biochemistry. 26:6156-6165.

Epps, S., Woods, C., Mayer, A.S., Klein, J. 1993. “Recurring Ventriculitis due to Citrobacter diversus: Clinical and Bacteriologic Analysis. Clinical Infectious Disease. 17:437-440.

Mayer, A.S., O’Connor, R.E. 1993. Respiratory Arrest Following Local Anesthesia for Outpatient Cataract Surgery: A Dramatic, but Transient Complication. Annals of Emergency Medicine. 22:1357-1359.

Mayer, A.S., Stoller, J.K., Bartelson, B.B., Ruttenber, A.J., Sandhaus, R.A., Newman, L.S. 2000. Occupational Exposure Risks in Individuals with PI*Z 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 162:553-558. (PMID: 

Mayer, A.S., Stoller, J.K., Bartelson, B.B., Ruttenber, A.J., Sandhaus, R.A., Newman, L.S. 2000. Childhood and Adult Passive Smoking in PI*Z 1-Antitrypsin Deficient Individuals. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 161:A532.

Academic Affiliations

Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Environmental/Occupational Health, University of Colorado Denver Colorado School of Public Health

Teaching & Professional Positions

“Ergonomics,” A Problem-Based Learning Course
“Occupational Risks for Healthcare Workers,” A Problem-Based Learning Course
Health Effects from Occupational and Environmental Exposures Course

Conflicts of Interest

National Jewish Health physicians and scientists may collaborate with pharmaceutical or other industries to develop medical and scientific breakthroughs or to provide education on trends in quality medical practice and outcomes to physicians and health professionals around the country. National Jewish Health maintains a strict conflict of interest policy to ensure that all potential conflicts are clearly visible and that management plans are put in place in order to further innovation and education while ensuring the protection of our patients and the integrity of our research. National Jewish Health publicly discloses any payment to our physicians or scientists. View this faculty member’s industry relationships and collaborations.

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Contact Information

  • Office: 877.225.5654
  • Alternate: 877.225.5654

 

Locations

  • National Jewish Health Main Campus
    1400 Jackson St.
    Denver, CO 80206

Patient Ratings

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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
Amount of time spent with you
4.7
Provider included you in decisions
4.7
Confidence in your doctor
4.8
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.7
 

Comments

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National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2019
*Dr. Mayer was thorough and concerned in her attempts to explain the results of my tests. I feel she took extra time with me to help resolve my issues.

National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2019
I was delighted with Dr. Mayer. She took meticulous notes which all showed up in the evaluation.

National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2019
There was no treatment or medications and therefore no follow-up care. Otherwise all excellent

National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2019
Care Provider was EXCELLENT

National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2019
Dr. Mayer really took time with me. It was obvious that she is a very qualified doctor and knows what she is talking about. She did not rush me and went above and beyond to check in on my test results. I highly recommend her. Jewish National is fortunate to have her on their team.

National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2019
Dr. Mayer reminds of the way medicine should be practiced, with care, understanding and a smile!

National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2019
*Dr. Mayer is excellent in every way!

National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2019
*Dr. Mayer was very prepared about my case, thorough, well informed, kind, compassionate, and it was easy to have confidence in her. Excellent doctor.

National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2019
Good.

National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2018
She even took the time to leave the exam room and went to [read test] results and then returned to explain to me the findings.

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