David A. Beuther, MD, PhD, FCCP Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient David A. Beuther, MD, PhD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Beuther is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Professor Department of Medicine Chief Medical Information Officer 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 4.9 out of 5 stars 170 Patient Ratings 86 Patient Comments Overview Contact Info & Locations Patient Ratings & Comments Programs & Services Asthma Treatment Program (Adult) Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (Adult) Specialties & Conditions Asthma Chronic Cough Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Dyspnea (Shortness of Breath) Research Areas Leveraging information systems to enhance clinical trial recruitment Obesity and Asthma Special Interests Clinical Interests Asthma, COPD, and complex chronic airways disorders. Research Interests Current research focuses on integration of information systems to improve care delivery, and to enhance the speed and efficiency of clinical trial recruitment. Past research focused on the epidemiology and mechanisms underlying the association between obesity and asthma. 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Murphy KR, Chipps B, Beuther DA, Wise RA, McCann W, Gilbert I, Eudicone JM, Gandhi HN, Harding G, Coyne KS, Zeiger RS. Performance Assessment of the Asthma Impairment and Risk Questionnaire: A Composite Control Measure. Accepted with minor changes, JACI: In Practice, January 17, 2020, in press. Beuther DA. Recent Insight Into Obesity and Asthma. Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine. 16:64-70, 2010. Beuther DA. Obesity and Asthma. Clinics In Chest Medicine. 30(3):479-488, Sept 2009. Beuther DA. Hypoventilation in Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Seminars in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 30(3):321-329, 2009. Sutherland ER, Goleva E, Strand M, Beuther DA, Leung DY. Body Mass and Glucocorticoid Response in Asthma. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 178(7):682-687, 2008. Beuther DA, Sutherland ER. Overweight, obesity and incident asthma: a meta-analysis of prospective epidemiologic studies. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 175(7):661-666, 2007. [PMID 17234901] Academic Affiliations Associate Professor, University of Colorado Denver 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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Provider showed concern 4.9 Friendliness 4.9 Provider explained things clearly 4.9 Spoke using clear language 4.9 Provider included you in decisions 4.9 Amount of time spent with you 4.9 Confidence in your doctor 4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider 4.9 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– February, 2023 Dr. Buether as always shown a kind and caring but incredibly knowledgeable sense of his ability to diagnose and quickly get to a root of a problem, provide medication and get me feeling better National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 Again, I love National Jewish and all of the providers I have seen there. The team I have is amazing and Dr. Buether is the absolute best. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 Thank you for staying with me & finding my health issues. This a great hospital because of the great people National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 *Dr. Beuther is an amazing doctor! National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 Dr Beuther is the best doctor that I see. Wish the rest were like him! National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2023 Always good National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2022 He was trully concerned and explained everything to me in detail. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2022 Perfect National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2022 Excellent care there, always National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2022 Every one was very cordial. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2022 Dr. Beuther is amazing! Because I had a long wait between my breathing test and my appointment with Dr. Beuther, he saw me on his lunch break rather than make me wait another 2 hours! During the appointment, we discussed doing a home sleep study. He said that he would order the test and contact me. When he learned that they could send me home with a test the same day, he ran down the hall, caught me in the elevator, rode down with me to reception and ordered the test himself! Dr. Beuther is the best!!! show more National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2022 *Dr. Beuther is the absolute best. I wouldn't be doing as good as I am without his care. I recently moved to Estes Park, but will commute to see *Dr. Beuther and visit National Jewish. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2022 Dr. Beuther is a healer. His care is exemplary. He made a change in my medication and it made all the difference in my lung capacity. And he really listens and throughly explains everything. I feel privileged to be in his care. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 *Dr. Beuther is a new doctor for me. My previous doctor retired, *Dr. Gary Cott. I really liked *Dr. Beuther and I feel honored to have such a terrific doctor. Thank you! National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 The physician entered the exam room well prepared, having reviewed my prior records and questionnaire. . National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 *Dr. Beuther is GREAT! He always takes a positive approach, listens and hears what you're saying. He explains things very clearly. if you don't quite understand, he's very patient with you. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 I view Dr. Beuther's care and evaluations as a valuable adjunct to my pulmonary care at UWHealth in Madison, WI. I feel when I occasionally visit NJH it provides an opportunity for a tests driven analyses and overarching guidance using the most current tested health considerations available. A great resource and adjunct to care at home in Madison WI. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 My experience at National Jewish that day was exceptional. I've been coming to National Jewish for years (like 30 years or more). I was worried about changing doctors and having to "start over" will a bunch of tests, etc. Dr. Beuther was amazing. He acknowledged my history with National Jewish and my current situation--asthma is well under control. I REALLY appreciated my visit with him. Also, the nurse who initially took me to the examination room was super friendly and attentive. The woman who I checked in with, also very friendly and helpful. It was a great day! National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 Dr. Beuther always takes the time to listen to my concerns. I never feel rushed. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 I have already recommended Dr Buether and NJ to friends. Great organization. Dr Buether has spent more time with me than all the 12 other doctors I have seen in the past put together. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 Thorough, compassionate, professional friendly, knowledgeable. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 Extremely patient. I didn't feel he was in a rush to wrap up and move on the the next person. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 Great listener. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 *Dr. D. Beuther is very, very nice, polite and thorough lots of knowledge. He is one of the BEST!!! 6. A+ _____. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 Dr. Beuther is fantastic. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 Great as usual. Helped with our move to Montana. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2022 I am extremely happy with Dr. Beuther - he listens to every question, big or small and answers it with facts, understandable explanations and makes me feel confidents with his answers and treatment. I have recommended him to my son and he is currently under Dr. Beuther's care. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2022 I have never had a better experience or care. Thank you *Dr. Beuther. The best of the best. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2022 I felt at ease and heard. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2022 I have been to 13 doctors for my chronic cough. *Dr. Beuther took more time and discussed all aspects of health that might contribute than all the other 13 combined. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2022 Dr. Buether is pretty much the best Dr. I or my husband have had the pleasure of working with. We are both 74+ so that is saying a lot. He treats you with a lot of respect and makes sure that you understand things. You actually feel like your problem is his and he will come up with a solution. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2022 Dr. Beuther was the first doctor to diagnose my problem. Very conscientious. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 Excellent provider! National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 Dr Beuther is always responsive and hears me out even if it is not in person. Very caring and considerate. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 Dr. Beuther is an excellent and thorough doctor. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2022 Worth the wait! I really respect his opinion and expertise and I never feel rushed once he Is spending time with me ( even though I had to wait 30 minutes for him to enter exam room) National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2022 Dr. Beuther is an amazing physician. He was very thorough and listened to all my issues and concerns. I have great confidence in him and I'm happy that I switched to National Jewish Health. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2022 Excellent in every way. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2022 Dr. David Beuther is an excellent doctor and is incredibly helpful, kind and caring. I have and would again recommend him to anyone needing a pulmonary doctor. I trust him implicitly. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2022 Dr beuther is always attentive to my issues/concerns. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2022 *Dr. Beuther is an excellent doctor and communicator. He is thoroughly familiar with my case when I go in and researches questions for me. I feel I am so well taken care of and he always has time to be thorough. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Very good National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Excellent interaction with provider. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Dr Buether was very professional and efficient. He was a good listener and understood my health goals. He must be in high demand as I had to wait 2 months to get this appointment National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Dr Beuther is a wonderful man. He always makes me feel at ease and he truly listens. I highly recommend him and National Jewish Health to my friends with pulmonary issues. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 Dr. Beuther provided excellent care and answered all my questions and concerns. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 *Dr. David Beuther is an excellent doctor! I wish my other doctors were in his league. Could not be happier! World class care! National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Dr. Beuther was very friendly and informative. I liked working with him very much. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Great experience, but the proof will be in the results, once I begin the recommended treatment National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Dr Buether is always so compassionate and listens to what you have to say. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 This doctor is the best doctor I have ever had. He is caring, compassionate, smart and the real deal. He is also humble and honest. If you can offer this doctor a raise he deserves it. You cannot afford to lose him nor to not listen. He is great! National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Doc Beuther is the best. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Dr. Beuther reviewed my tests and records and gave me a plan to find out what my problem is. He outlined a course of tests to determine the cause and provide a treatment. He was the first encouraging word I've heard in over a year. I think this could be a life changing event for me. He advised that my past care providers were very good, but he and NJH are able to provide "the next level of care". I can't express how much this visit encouraged me. He was friendly, professional and clear. Thank you Dr. Beuther and NJH. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Dr Buether was very attentive and listened. Treated me with respect National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 My first visit with Dr. Beuther. [Comment about another provider]. Dr. Beuther was caring, professional and thorough. Treated my intellect with respect. Glad he is my new doctor. Highly recommend him to anyone. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Dr. Beuthjer is AWESOME. He always spends time to talk to me and give me lots of good input. I am thankful he is my doctor! National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Thorough, friendly, easy to talk with. I am fortunate to have him! National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Dr. Beuther is the best! National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Always a terrific experience! I have the greatest confidence in and appreciation for Dr. Neither. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Dr. Beuther is an outstanding doctor. He is very knowledgeable and helpful in diagnosing my health issues. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 Dr. Beuther is an excellent, well trusted physician. He provides the utmost patient care along with a high quality bedside manner. He explains everything in detail. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 Dr. Beuther is wonderful. He is very knowledgeable and also very understanding and caring. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 Doctor is always good at listening to me. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 *Dr. Beuther is excellent and well informed and also very personable. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 Dr. Beuther was superb! National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 I have recommended a few friends to Dr buether as he is very kind and compassionate and cares about your well-being. It shows in his demeanor and the level of care I get National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 I couldn't of been more pleased! National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 *Dr. Beuther is an amazing doctor & I am blessed that he is my doctor. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Really impressive National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Dr. Beuther is very attentive and informative. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 I travel from out of state to your health center because it is ranked among the very best in the world in pulmonary care. I have never been disappointed. The technical expertise of professionals is superlative and everyone involved in patient care is 100% concerned with delivering exceptional service. The number one (or two ranking) is very well deserved. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 I like dr Beuther very much. He is kind, understanding and listens very well to all my questions. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Dr Buether always includes me in decisions about my health care and he is open to listening and discussing my ideas with me. I really appreciate his willingness in sorting through my thoughts about my health and for being honest about whether I am on track or off track about my current systems. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 Dr. Beuther is fantastic! National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 Very pleased! National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 Dr. Beuther is exceptionally good. He's always very kind and very thorough and in fact I have just recommended him to a friend of mine who has just found out she has [lung disease]. She has made an appointment because I think so highly of him and I'm sure she will also. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 Dr. Beuther is a wonderful listener and hears as I share concerns and such. I really appreciate the time he takes to be present and caring. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 First and foremost, Dr. Beuther listened to me, that is the number one priority for me. Like most people, I want to feel I'm being heard. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 *Dr. Beuther is an excellent doctor. He answered all of my questions. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 Dr Beuther is an excellent doctor he is very thorough and makes me feel cared for and in good hands. He is an excellent doctor. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 Dr. Beuther always put things in layman's terms that I could understand. Also very good at helping me understand what I was looking at on x-rays. He addressed all of my questions. I did not feel rushed. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 Dr Beuther takes the time to listen and answer my many questions. I appreciate his honesty and care for his patients. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 . . . This appointment was my first with Dr. Beuther. Very welcoming, compassionate, and thorough. Listened well. Reasoning for making medication changes made sense. His notes were thorough and accurate. Put me at ease. I'm in good hands! National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 professional and kind National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 Dr Beuther always listens to my questions and concerns and gives me answers and advice I understand National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 I saw three different physicians and one PT specialist. All four were very good