Kristen E. Holm, PhD, MPH Ask a Question Refer Patient Kristen E. Holm, PhD, is a marriage and family therapist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Holm is in the Division of Neurology & Behavioral Health. Associate Professor Department of Medicine 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 Overview Contact Info & Locations Patient Ratings & Comments Programs & Services Department of Medicine Specialties & Conditions Psychological & Social Issues Research Areas Family and Mental Health Issues among Individuals with COPD Special Interests Clinical Interests Couples and family treatment in the context of chronic respiratory diseases. Research Interests Dr. Holm’s research focuses on social and psychological factors that are related to COPD outcomes. Her research also focuses on the extent to which the relative importance of various social and psychological factors differs for individuals with COPD due to alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD). Recent Research: "Social and Cognitive Risk Factors for Suboptimal Adherence to Supplemental Oxygen Therapy." PI: K Holm, American Lung Association. "The Role of Families in Adherence to Supplemental Oxygen Therapy." PI: K Holm, National Council on Family Relations. "Helping Alphas Succeed with Oxygen Therapy." PI: K Holm, Alpha-1 Foundation. See More View Publications Education Education 2010 Colorado School of Public Health (Denver, CO), MPH 2004 University of Minnesota (Twin Cities, MN), PhD 1999 Colorado State University (Fort Collins, CO), MS 1994 Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, NC), BA Fellowship 2006 - 2007 National Jewish Health, Department of Medicine 2004 - 2006 University of Colorado Denver, Department of Psychiatry Professional Memberships American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA) American Thoracic Society (ATS) 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. Ask a Question through Patient Portal Sign in to your My National Jewish Health patient portal account to communicate with your care team, manage appointments, and more. Create an Account Contact Information Office: 877.225.5654Fax: 303.270.2115 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. 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.