Karina A. Serban, MD

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Karina A. Serban
Karina A. Serban, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Serban is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine.
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine

Patient Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars
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Special Interests

Clinical interests

chronic obstructive airway diseases (e.g. emphysema, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema) and chronic cough

Research interests

I conduct basic and translational research focused on the cross talk between inflammation and immune responses in emphysema and alpha-1 anti-trypsin deficiency. I specifically look at the anti-inflammatory and immuno-modulatory role of alpha-1 antitrypsin on macrophages functions and endothelial cell-monocyte interactions.

Education

Education
Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (Bucharest, Romania), M.D.
Residency
Marius Nasta National Institute of Pulmonology (Bucharest, Romania) , Pulmonary Medicine
The Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science (North Chicago, IL) , Internal Medicine
Fellowship
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis / Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Occupational Medicine (Indianapolis, IN) , Pulmonary and Critical Care

Board Certification

10/2013: ABIM Critical Care Medicine Certification Examination
11/2012: ABIM Pulmonary Medicine Certification Examination
8/2010: ABIM Internal Medicine Certification Examination

Professional Memberships

American Thoracic Society

Publications

Lockett AD, Petrusca DN, Justice MJ, Poirier C, Serban KA, Rush NI, Kamocka M, Predescu DN, Predescu SA, Petrache I. Scavenger Receptor Class B, Type 1 mediated uptake of Alpha-1 antitrypsin by pulmonary endothelial cells, Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol. 2015 Jun 19, [Epub ahead of print], PMID: 26092999

McCaslin CA, Petrusca DN, Poirier C, Serban KA, Anderson GG, Petrache I, Impact of alginate-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa on alveolar macrophage apoptotic cell clearance, J Cyst Fibros. 2015 Jan; 14(1):70-7, PMID: 25027418

Lockett AD, Brown MB, Santos-Falcon N, Rush NI, Oueini H, Oberle AJ, Bolanis E, Fragoso MA, Petrusca DN, Serban KA, Schweitzer KS, Presson RG Jr, Campos M, Petrache I. Active trafficking of alpha 1 antitrypsin across the lung endothelium, PLoS One. 2014 Apr 17; 9(4), PMID: 24743137.

I Petrache, KA Serban, Emphysema.  Pathobiology of Human Disease, a dynamic encyclopedia of disease mechanism, Elsevier Publishing group, online August, 2014

A Lockett, M Van Demark, Y Gu, K S. Schweitzer, N Sigua, K Kamocki, I Fijalkowska, J Garrison, A Fisher, K Serban, R A. Wise, T Flotte, R G. Presson, H I. Petrache, R M Tuder, I Petrache, Effect of cigarette smoke exposure and structural modifications on the alpha-1 antitrypsin interaction with caspases, Mol. Med, Jan 2012, PMID: 22245800

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rose Medical Center
  • St. Joseph Hospital - Denver
  • Swedish Medical Center

Website Information

 Petrache Lab

Languages

English

Conflicts of Interest

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Contact Information

  • Office: 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
4.8
Provider included you in decisions
4.8
Confidence in your doctor
4.7
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.7
 

Comments

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National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2019
Dr. Serban is wonderful. She is both extraordinarily knowledgeable and empathetic. She has made a huge difference in my health and in my understanding and ability to manage it.

National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2019
again....Dr Serban is a class act the Best!

National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2019
*Dr. Serban was excellent. Very concerned and knowledgeable about my breathing problems.

National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2019
one of the best 1st experiences at National Jewish being a patient. [PHI].

National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2019
Having a bit of trouble filling this out....it was my initial visit, [PHI]. I liked Dr. Serbian very very much...good listener, good explainer and very calming manner.

National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2019
#7. Condition is rare & complicated but she did very well.

National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2019
My doctor explained the approach we will take on my problems [PHI].

National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2018
*Dr. Serban is one of, if not THE, best doctors I've had in my life! I'm truly blessed to be under her care!

National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2018
*Dr. Serban is a wonderful, caring, communicative doctor.

National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2018
Very pleased with Dr. Serban

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