James J. Fenton, MD

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James J. Fenton
National Jewish Health South Denver
Associate Professor
Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
Department of Medicine
5280 Top Doctors 2018 (13th year)
 Best Doctors in America® 2017-2018 — Best Doctors, Inc.
America’s Top Doctors 2018 — Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
James J. Fenton, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Fenton is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine.

Patient Rating
4.7 out of 5 stars
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Special Interests

Research Interests

Ventilation of spinal cord injured patients.

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Education

Education
Ohio State University College of Medicine, MD
University of Notre Dame, BS
Residency
University of Florida Health Sciences Center (Gainesville), Internal Medicine
Fellowship
Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Interventional Pulmonology
University of Florida Health Sciences Center (Gainesville), Pulmonary and Critical Care

Awards & Recognition

2014 and 2015: Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc.
2006-2011:Denver's 5280 Magazine, “Top Doctors”
1996-2005: Chest Journal, Manuscript Reviewer
Fellow, American College Chest Physicians (FCCP)

Board Certification

1996, 2006: Pulmonary Medicine
1997, 2007: Critical Care Medicine

Professional Memberships

Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians

Publications

Fenton, J “Chest X-Ray” in Cardiology Secrets 2nd Edition Adair, O; Hanley & Belfus, Philadelphia. 2001.

Mastin ST, Drane WE, Harman, EM, Fenton, JJ, Quesenberry, L. FDG SPECT in patients with Lung Masses. Chest, 1999; 115:1012-1017.

Fenton JJ, Beamis JF. Laser Bronchoscopy. In, Beamis JF, Mathur PN eds. Interventional Pulmonology. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999; 43-67.

FentonJJ, Cicale MF. Sigmoid Diverticular Perforation Complicating Lung Transplantation. J Heart Lung Transpl 1997 Jun: 16(6):681-5.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Craig Hospital
  • Littleton Adventist Hospital
  • Porter Adventist Hospital
  • Select Specialty Hospital
  • Swedish Medical Center

Teaching & Professional Positions

2007-Present: Director, Comprehensive Lung Cancer Program, Swedish Medical Center
2006-Present: Respiratory Care Director, Craig Hospital

Conflicts of Interest

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Contact Information

  • Office: 303.788.8500
  • Fax: 303.788.8505

 

Locations

  • National Jewish Health South Denver
    499 East Hampden Ave, Suite 300 Englewood, CO 80113

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
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Spoke using clear language
4.7
Provider explained things clearly
4.7
Amount of time spent with you
4.6
Provider included you in decisions
4.7
Confidence in your doctor
4.8
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.8
 

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– December, 2018
I did not feel as if the doctor was listening to me. He seemed to have one foot out the door the whole visit. He even took a non-urgent phone call during the visit!

National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2018
hi is the very Best doctor

National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2018
Dr. Fenton is the best doctor I've ever had! He's very caring, knowledgeable, thorough and very prompt in providing me the care I need.

National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2018
Excellent care and experience.

National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2018
*Dr. Fenton was very nice & very willing to help. 1. *Dr. Fenton.

National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2018
Everyone was pleasant and respectful. Always helpful and friendly.

National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2018
Excellent doctor!! Very professional and very caring.

National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2018
*Dr. Fenton is a great doctor very knowledgeable and great bed side manner.

National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2018
Great staff.

National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2018
*Dr. Fenton is superb! I've decided not to move to [CITY], CO so that I will remain in *Dr. Fenton's care, I am very happy that he is my doc - along with his staff

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