Laurie A. Manka, MD
Dr. Laurie Manka is a board-certified pulmonologist who treats all lung disorders including asthma, COPD, shortness of breath and fluid on the lungs.
- Associate Professor
- Department of Medicine
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
- 2024 Top Doctor – 5280 Magazine & Castle Connolly
Programs and Services
Specialties & Conditions
Education
Education
- 2003 - 2007
- University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
Residency
- 2010 - 2011
- University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS, Chief Resident
- 2007 - 2010
- University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS, Internal Medicine
Fellowship
- 2011 - 2014
- Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, Pulmonary/Critical Care
Board Certification
2013: Pulmonary Disease
2010: Internal Medicine
Professional Memberships
ACCP
ATS
Publications
Correlation of regional emphysema and lung cancer: a lung tissue research consortium-based study. PubMed
Osseous sarcoidosis: a case of evolving MR appearances correlating with clinical symptoms. PubMed
Hospital Affiliations
- St. Joseph Hospital - Denver
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Contact Information
- Office: 877.225.5654
Locations
- National Jewish Health Main Campus
1400 Jackson Street
Denver, CO 80206
Patient Ratings
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Provider explained things clearly
Provider showed concern
Provider included you in decisions
Amount of time spent with you
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Spoke using clear language
Patient 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.
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
I appreciate Dr Manka listening and sharing her thoughts about how it related to care
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
Dr Manka is familiar with me and my care. We discussed my current issues and agreed on a care plan readily.
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
Dr. Manka is the BEST. Very caring and compassionate. Concerned about my health and issues. Totally on top of the situation.
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
I really though Dr. Laurie Manka did a great in trying to help me with my concerns.
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
Dr. Manka and her team are very very good at what they do
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
This was my first visit. It was great.
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
No words to describe how warm, welcoming, gentle, professional, etc.
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
Dr. Manka is an excellent doctor. She spent plenty of time with me, shared information I needed, and answered all of my questions. She even found a provider for me for a non lung related issue. She is a joy to work with.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024
Great appointment. I understood path forward
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024
Previously answered this question about how wonderful Dr. Manka has always been to me.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024
Dr. Manka is an outstanding pulmonologist. I've seen other pulmonologists in my lifetime, and she is by far the best, as is the streamlined yet personal service that National Jewish provides.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024
Love Dr. Manka
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024
I wish all my doctors were as good as Dr. Manka.
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
I feel very confident and comfortable with her skills and expertise. Delighted to her on "my team!"
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
After my experiences with the pulmonologist I've seen, I am truly speechless. I feel so much hope for my future and clarity of my situation (and I haven't even had my follow-up).
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
Dr Manka is very thorough. One of the best Dr's I've ever seen.
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
Good
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
Dr. Manka was a breath of fresh air. She listened and asked questions like no other doctor I have seen in my life.
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
Absolutely perfect
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
Great experience with doctor, nurses and techs
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Dr. Manka is great!
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
I am a grateful to Dr. Manka as my Pulmonologist. Following her protocol, the infection in my lungs cleared up after 11 months. She listened to my concerns, has been thorough when discussing treatment options, and has always been very friendly.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Dr. Manka is always very helpful with my pulmonary issues.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Dr Laurie Manka was thorough, clear, and very easy to talk with.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
I recommend Dr. Manka and NJ to friends with similar post COVID problems.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
One in a million!
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Excellent experience.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Dr. Manka is an outstanding physician who has helped me for many years.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Superb dr.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Excellent experience. Great doctor!
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Over the last year since diagnosed with breast cancer I have had many doctors and visits. This experience was excellent. In a class by itself. Dr Manka was the most caring informative medical professional I have had.
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024
Dr. Manka is excellent. She takes the time to ask questions, understand your situation, and then explains the treatment suggestions in detail including educating you in understandable terms what is going on, why, and how she thinks the treatment suggested will help.
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024
Dr Manka is great. She listened to me and included me in planning my care. I'm a fan.
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024
Dr. Manka is a wonderful caring doctor!
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024
Dr. Manka is an excellent provider, very professional and caring
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024
Dr. Manka very kind
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024
Dr. Manka listened to my concerns and created a new plan of action when my insurance didn't want to cover a medication. The meds are working great and I feel better than I have in years because of her.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
Excellent explanations
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
Dr. Manka zeroed in the problem because she is an astute listener and expert diagnostition.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
Dr. Manka is wonderful.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
Dr Manka is excellent in communicating, listening, considering treatment options and is highly competent.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
Dr Manka is a valuable asset
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
Best pulmonologists
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
The doctor Manka is very good doctor. Her treatment is working for me very good.I could see good results. She explained everything to me very clearly . The same nurse and her assistant. I am recommending doctor Manka and others in National Jewish Health to my friends, because I see them the best
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
I had a concern about losing my sense of smell and questioned whether it could be related to the nasal spray. She recommended increasing the Flonase Sensimist after comparing dosage with Flonase and said that it may cause my sense of smell to return since it is good for inflammation.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2024
Thorough, professional, provided excellent education
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2024
I was SO impressed with the level of care input, professionalism and concern for my questions and concerns.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2024
Dr. Manka is top notch - very professional and knowledgable.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
Manka is fabulous, as is the entire staff and NJH.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
Very Good
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
Wonderful visit!!
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
The care received is always excellent care. Dr. Manka always willing to try additional methods to use to make you feel better.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
Excellent care, lots of patience with listening to me, ask me alot of background info into my life as far as environment. Explained very good what could be some of my issues and what tests she thought might help diagnose and plan for the future
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2024
Great
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2024
Dr. MANKA discussed my problems with me, explained me my treatment and tests I have to do
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2024
Dr. Manka is outstanding.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
Dr Manka was extremely efficient and talked me through all options. Listened very well and explained very well. I was a bit out of it Appreciate her patience with me.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
My care provider is Dr Manka. I have had prior visits with her through 2016 - 2018. She is an excellent doctor and I highly commend her.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
Blessed to be watched over by this team
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
She was kind, compassionate, asked good questions, very knowledgeable, thorough. I was extremely satisfied with the doctor.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
Dr. Manka is wonderful in every way. She has solved my medical mysteries in the past & I trust she will be able to address my current problems.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
Dr. Manka is extremely nice and informative. She takes her time to review my history and to discuss my status. She is very knowledgeable about current trends in the medicine and very clear in her explanations.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
Fantastic communicator, great patient service.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Good
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Good interaction!
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Always a good visit, things are explained to my understanding.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Dr Manka is an outstanding doctor!
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
The doctor was as good as I've seen. She impressed me with her thoroughness and explained everything perfectly. She considered my opinions and gave me options.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
I always feel so heard and respected with all my caregivers at NJ and I love this about NJ
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Dr.Manka was outstanding as always. She is always professional, friendly, knowledgeable and listens well.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Dr Manka was extremely informative and thorough. I learned more from her in this one visit than I have with previous doctors not at NJH. I came to NJH for a second opinion, and it was well worth it.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2024
Dr. Manka always listens and explains everything beautifully! She is wonderful.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2024
Dr Manka went through the results of tests I had done earlier that morning. Informed me of their meaning and our course of treatment.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2024
Dr. Manka is very knowledgeable about long Covid. She listened to me and provided a great deal of information and some ideas to help me navigate this disease.
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2023
Excellent listener and communicator.
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2023
Dr Manka does a great job caring for me.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023
Excellent initial meeting. Perhaps the best I have ever had
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023
Dr Manka is an excellent doctor
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023
I'm 68 and have struggled with a cough all my life. Dr. Manka, she ordered many test and she is the only doctor who has helped me. She is wonderful at what she does. I'm grateful for her concern and compassion for me as a patient.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023
Dr Manka listens to me and doesn't hurry me with my questions. She explains everything very well and doesn't talk down to me. I believe she has a thorough understanding of my illness and problems and does her best to help resolve the issues. She is a great doctor,
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023
Dr Manka is very thorough and and listens to me.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023
Dr. Manka is an excellent listener, compassionate and she explains options, treatments and problems clearly and with exceptional clarity. I am always smarter about my self care after an appointment with her. I feel very fortunate that she is my pulmonologist.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023
I highly recommend Dr. Manka. Kind, knowledgeable !
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023
Dr Manka explains things in terms that are easily understood; she's personable, inquisitive about your health issues and seems to have a broad depth of knowledge that she readily shares with patients.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023
Dr. Manka is articulate, informative, thoughtful, caring and friendly. Her care has dramatically changed my life for the better.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023
Dr. Manka listens and doesn't rush through information. She explains everything and answers all questions.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2023
*Dr. Manka is 5 stars.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2023
Dr. Manka and I have a exceptionally good connection.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2023
Dr. Manka spent a great deal of time with me. She explained the treatment plan and answered all my questions. She responded by email promptly with my testing results. She is an excellent doctor.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2023
Great Experience, Dr. Manka and her staff are excellent with me for past 5 years
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2023
Dr. Manka answered all my questions. She was very patient and informative.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2023
Laurie Manka is not very good; she is excellent. My health has changed entirely due to her diagnosis and medicines.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2023
Still developing plan RE: COVID vaccine since I have to premeditate each time
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2023
*Dr. Manka is very friendly, courtesy and is willing to talk to you about any _____ concerns you might have unlike a lot of doctors these days.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023
Dr Manka has excellent listening skills, discuss options and always encourages me that we will get my issues figured out. It just may take time. She is the best! I'm grateful for her care!
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023
Good care
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023
Dr Manka is always very friendly and provides me all the information I need . She is an excellent doctor.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023
I have a lot of confidence in Dr. Manka.