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 Associate Professor Department of Medicine Chief Medical Information Officer 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 5 out of 5 stars 207 Patient Ratings 77 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 Assistant 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 5 Friendliness 5 Spoke using clear language 5 Provider explained things clearly 4.9 Amount of time spent with you 4.9 Provider included you in decisions 5 Confidence in your doctor 5 Likelihood of recommending this provider 5 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 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. show more 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 National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 Good experience National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 Dr. Beuther possesses outstanding communication skills. While having great medical acumen, he is down-to-earth and easy to understand. He clearly cares about his patients. In my case, he involved me in the medical decision making which I greatly appreciated. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 Very good experience. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 He is an outstanding doctor in every way. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 Dr Buether made me feelbetter and gave me some thoughts on what to do. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 Dr. Beuther is an excellent communicator, and health care professional in every way National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 National Jewish and Dr. Buether are the best! National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 Excellent doctor knows his staff and good with patients. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 This Dr is Amazing I would NEVER want anyone else treating my [condiiton]. Dr. Buether does not mind listening to his patients. That makes a Huge difference in care. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 Great National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 Dr. Beuther was a very good listener. He asked very good questions. I am confident that we will get to the root cause of my issue. I aam so glad to have him as my Doctor. I do not think I could have found any one better to help me with my issues. So Thankful. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 very good National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 *Dr. Beuther is a caring and wonderful doctor. I'm very lucky to have him as my doctor. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 I've said it before and I'll say it again, I have never had a physician take the time to discuss my health issues/concerns the way Dr. Buether does. I always feel as if I am the only patient he is seeing for day which we all know isn't the case - National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 Dr. Beauther is BY FAR my favorite doctor! He is kind, caring, friendly, knowledgeable and listens very carefully. I love that he takes time with me and I never feel rushed. NJH is a superior experience! Now teach the other doctors and medical offices how to do it right! National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 Dr. Buether was top notch. So professional, excellent bed side manner, very pleasant doctor. Had a fantastic experience and was so grateful for the amount of time he spent with me explaining that situation to me. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2021 *Dr. Beuther is the best & I'm very grateful for his care. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2021 all good!! National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2021 very good National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2020 *Dr. Beuther has helped me so much! National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2020 I've had to deal with many specialists over my life. It makes it easy to pick out the ones that are excellent vs. the ones that you wonder how they ever got through medical school. I can say without a doubt that Dr. Beuther is one of the good ones. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2020 Dr. Beaut her was excellent about listening to my concerns and offering options. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2020 Overall experience very good!! National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2020 Care provider listened with concern and discussed my situation thoroughly. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2020 Dr Buether always listens and then gives explanations that you understand and things to do to help National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2020 good National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 *Dr. Beuther's kindness, professionalism, and empathy are exceptional! National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 *Dr. Beuther is an outstanding doctor! National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 In all the years Doc Beuther has been my doc, I can only say he is a fantastic, caring and understanding doctor. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 Better than expectations. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 a really great experience! very knowledgeable with terrific demeanor. I feel confident with his care! National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 Dr. Beuther not only makes me feel fortunate that I have the best doctor for my physical issues, but he always takes the time to listen to and answer my concerns. This was especially important during my last visit with my concerns about my risks with Covid-19. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2020 Dr. Buether is the most decanted Doctor I have ever had the pleasure of working with about my condition National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2020 Make you feel that he has all the time I need talk to me make me feel like he cares I love my dr. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2020 Dr. Buether is easy to talk to, listens well and is great at following through with tests and meds. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2020 Dr. Beuther was informative & comprehensive in his explanations. His knowledge was obvious and clearly explained which engendered my trust in his care. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2020 Extremely pleased with doctor's ability to listen and repond. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2020 Dr. Beuther is very friendly and knowledgeable. He is helping me figure out my [condition] where other doctors have fallen short. [Off topic]. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2020 Excellent in every way! National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2020 Dr Beuther is the best! National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2020 *Dr. Beuther is an excellent doctor and has always answered all my questions with care and concern if if I am his last patient of the day. I completely trust his decisions about my care. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2020 Again, Dr Beuther is the best in pulmonary care. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2020 Dr Beuther is great! National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2020 I highly recommend Dr. Beauther. I trust him with all my medical conditions. I wish he could be my primary doctor National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2020 *Dr. David Beuther is an incredible physician and an amazing person! My confidence and trust in him is absolute. Not only and I lucky to have him as my doctor, NJH is extremely fortunate to have him. 5 stars. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2020 The doctor was very helpful about my concerns. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2020 Doctor Beuther took the time to talk to me about all my questions - he is great! National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2020 Could not be better. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2020 Dr Beuther is a pleasure. He listens, considers, discusses in a friendly, courteous manner, always open to questions and discussion. The best physician I have ever had. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2020 Words can't express the extent of the respect and appreciation I have for Dr Beuther! National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2020 Dr. Bueford listened even when he really didnt have to and was very profesional even with his feedback. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2020 Great experience. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2020 I am no stranger to medical care.....and i have never been so impressed with my Natl Jewish experience. Dr. Beuther was incredible! I am confident with his care. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2020 Dr. Beuther is the best! National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2020 Dr Buther is the BEST National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2020 *Doc Beuther is the best. Undivided attention, genuine concern and the only reason I return to NJ. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2020 Dr Beuther is wonderful - kind and caring and listens to and answers all my questions. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2020 Great experience. *Dr. B keeps aware of all my various problems and integrates these into my pulmonary situation. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2020 Dr. Beuther is amazing, since I am seeing him my [condition] is well maintained. My quality of life improved tremendously. I can not thank him enough. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2020 "a zebra knows when they are in an outstanding herd!!!" National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2019 Outstanding experience. Both my husband and I were extremely impressed with Dr. Breuther, his genuine interpersonal skills, and the time he took to explain everything.