Gwen A. Huitt
Gwen A. Huitt, MD, is an infectious disease physician at National Jewish Health. Dr. Huitt is in the Division of Mycobacterial and Respiratory Infections.
Professor
Department of Medicine
Division of Mycobacterial & Respiratory Infections
Previously a 5280 Top Doctor (2 years)
Best Doctors in America® 2019-2020 — Best Doctors, Inc.
America’s Top Doctors 2020 — Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.

Special Interests

Clinical Interests

Dr. Huitt is interested in mycobacterial infections, diagnosis and treatment of sinopulmonary infections, and the management of bronchiectesis. She is also interested in management of adult cystic fibrosis.

Education

Education
University of Colorado Denver, MD
University of Colorado Denver, MS
University of Northern Colorado, BA
Residency
University of Colorado Denver, Internal Medicine
Fellowship
University of Colorado Denver, Infectious Diseases

Awards & Recognition

2014 and 2015: Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc.
2013: America's Top Doctors, Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
2001: Recipient of the first NJH Outstanding Clinician Award
Chair, Medical Executive Committee
Chair, Infection Control Committee

Board Certification

Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases – certification and recertification

Professional Memberships

IDSA, ATS, ACCP, ACP, Colorado Thoracic Society, Colorado Infectious Disease Society

Publications

Dukes-Hamilton, C., Sterling, T.R., Blumberg, H.M., Leonard, M., McAuley, J., Schlossberg, D., Stout, J., Huitt, G., Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis: Are we learning from history or repeating it? Clin Infect Dis, 2007. 45: p.338-342.

Griffith,D.E., Aksamit, T., Brown-Elliott, B.A, Catanzaro, A., Daley, C., Gordin, F., Holland, S.M., Horsburgh, R., Huitt,G., Iademarco, M.F., Iseman, M., Oliver,K., Ruoss,S., von Reyn, C.F., Wallace, R.J., Jr., Winthrop, K. An official ATS/IDSA statement: diagnosis, treatment and prevention of nontuberculous mycobacterial diseases. Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 2007. 175: p.367-416.

DeGroote, M.A., Huitt,G. Infections due to Rapidly Growing Mycobacteria. Clin Infect Dis, 2006. 42: p.1756-1763.

Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Disease Following Hot Tub Exposure. J Emergin Infectious Diseases 2001:7(6): 1039-1042

Tuberculosis and atypical mycobacterial infections. In: Bone’s Atlas of Pulmonary Medicine. Crapo JD (ed.). 2004.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Colorado Hospital

Academic Affiliations

Associate Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver

Teaching & Professional Positions

Director, Adult Infectious Disease Care Unit
Professor of Medicine, National Jewish Health

Conflicts of Interest

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Contact Information

  • Office: 877.225.5654
  • Fax: 303.398.1476

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
5

Friendliness
4.9

Spoke using clear language
5

Provider explained things clearly
5

Amount of time spent with you
4.9

Provider included you in decisions
4.9

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 PatientDecember, 2021
*Dr. Huitt was a wonderful doctor I really hate to see her go!

National Jewish Health PatientDecember, 2021
*Dr. Huitt is a great asset to NJH!

National Jewish Health PatientDecember, 2021
Wish all of my home doctors were like yours doctors at NJH.

National Jewish Health PatientDecember, 2021
Dr. Huitt is courteous and attentive to my health issues. She is generous with the time even though she is busy. She is thorough in her examination and evaluation of the health problems. Her confidence and knowledge convey assurance. She is the one doctor anyone could hope for. I am grateful to meet her and have her as my doctor.

National Jewish Health PatientDecember, 2021
*Dr. Huitt was to me heaven sent. She is super dedicated, caring & patient. She took her time to explain things & make all the connections that led to my condition.

National Jewish Health PatientNovember, 2021
Dr. Huitt is the best physician I have ever had. She is consistently professional, caring, knowledgeable about my conditions, and looks at me as a whole person.

National Jewish Health PatientNovember, 2021
Dr Huitt never rushes through my appointment and allows plenty of time to discuss my concerns. It has been a pleasure to have her as my doctor.

National Jewish Health PatientNovember, 2021
Always a great experience with Dr. Huitt. She is very thorough and takes time to listen and explain. She is the main reason I recommend National Jewish Hospital almost daily to members of a Facebook online support group. She is also the reason I return, year after year.

National Jewish Health PatientNovember, 2021
Dr. Huitt is an outstanding practitioner in all these areas.

National Jewish Health PatientNovember, 2021
She was the heart and soul of my treatment, an amazing, brilliant, thorough, kind doctor who cannot be replaced.

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