Laurie A. Manka, MD Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Laurie A. Manka, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Manka is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Associate Professor Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine 5280 Top Doctors 2021 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 Patient Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars 256 Patient Ratings 83 Patient Comments Overview Contact Info & Locations Patient Ratings & Comments Programs & Services Asthma Treatment Program (Adult) Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (Adult) Specialties & Conditions Airway Obstruction Asthma Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Dyspnea (Shortness of Breath) Lung Nodules Pleural Effusion Pneumonia 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 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: 877.225.5654 Locations National Jewish Health Main Campus 1400 Jackson St. Denver, CO 80206 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 4.9 Friendliness 4.9 Spoke using clear language 4.9 Provider explained things clearly 4.9 Provider included you in decisions 4.9 Amount of time spent with you 4.9 Confidence in your doctor 4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider 4.9 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, 2021 Dr. Manka was outstanding all around. I would recommend her without hesitation and will definitely be back. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2021 It's important for me to connect with provider on professional level. I experienced a counteous, kind, caring provider! National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2021 Dr. Manka is professional, compassionate, and respectful. She communicates well and I can tell she has actively worked to bring in other opinions from other colleagues to ensure I have the best, most well rounded answer. She's been a breath of fresh air. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 I can't speak highly enough about Dr. Manka. She's smart, personable and helpful. She always makes me feel as if she cares about me as a person National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Great overall experience. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Dr Manka took an hour explaining my condition and made sure we understood what the best plan of care for me would be National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Dr. Manka has my full confidence and has been fantastic while I'm going through a challenging time. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 I am very pleased with the treatment in service I get from Dr. Manka she is a fantastic position thank you National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 I felt she listened to us & our concerns and provided encouragement and a plan. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 I understand the way forward National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Dr Manka is present in our appointment, listens, is prepared and explains next steps well. show more National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Very professional, kind and understanding [physician]. Great deal of patience considering I sometimes get the conversation off track to other subjects. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Outstandingly wonderful National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 I have the upmost confidence in Dr. Mankas qualifications, knowledge, and diagnostic / treatment skills. She is probably the best listener of any Doctor I have ever had and I feel she spends all the time necessary to help me understand my condition and treatment thoroughly. She also follows up with my questions on the portal In a very timely manner. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 My care provider has always completed my health needs. Always makes me feel comfortable. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 Dr. Manka always listens and gives good options. She is very attentive to my needs. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 Dr. Manka was so thoughtful and explained future tests and how to manage ongoing issues very clearly with patience. She is the best physician I have ever had. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 Already have recommended Dr Manka to 6 people and 3 have become happy and satisfied patients and feel fortunate to have this magnificent doctor for their physician. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 She heard my concerns about the cost of meds and changes in [symptom] control with the new [therapy]. She helped develop a plan of care and time of next visit National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 I am the president of *Dr. Manka's fan club. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 My session with Dr. Manka was exceptional. She listened to what I said, and incorporated that information into her subsequent conversation with me. She is one of few MDs who has actually listened to me. I have ultimate confidence in her, even if what she learns is not pleasant for me. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 My experiences with NJH have all been wonderful. My doctor is the best ever and has positively transformed the quality of my life. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 I've been coming here for 6 yrs. and every visit I look forward in spending the little time with *Dr. Laurie Manka, she is the greatest doctor I've ever had, she listens to my questions & concerns and she seems to all ways have the right answers and she genuinely cares 6 yrs. ago I was in bad shape, now today I feel like a new man and it's all because of her! I have tears in my eyes when I write this. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 I was with *Dr. Manka for about one hour - once. She ordered several tests and we have another appt. scheduled in Sep. to discuss test results. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 Dr Manka has a wonderful personality and has got my [condition] under control. I am very appreciative. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 *Dr. Manka REALLY listens to you & discusses your options so you can agree on a course of treatment. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 Very happy with interaction of *Dr. Manka!! National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 Dr. Manka is an outstanding professional. She is current on medical and pharm trends. An active listener and never rushes me. It Is a pleasure to recommend her to family and friends. She gave me back my active lifestyle. I am grateful for her care. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 I was nervous never being at NJH but *Dr. Manka put me at ease and was interested in my issues. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 Very good National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 Usually this service is very good. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Dr Manka is so thorough and really cares about her patients National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Dr. Manka is amazing and has always been so great with my questions and concerns. [Protected health information]. Dealing with the unknowns of [my condition] can be stressful but she always makes me feel in control, heard and understood. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Dr Manka is the best of the best! I believe as being a younger Dr she is more up to date on illness and technology. She always gives 100% of her time to the patient and makes suggestions on how to improve your health. I always feel better after seeing her. I will always continue to see her at National Jewish. Thanks National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 I have never had a doctor as good as *Dr. Manka she always listens to all of my concerns about my disease. She explains them fully. I have total confidence that she has my health care carefully planned to help me take care of myself at home. How to care of emergencies. She saved my life and has given me a return to a normal life. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Dr. Manka is very careful to address any concern I may have. She is always concerned for my well-being & overall health. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 This meeting was our first time. I answered her many questions as best I could. There was very little exchange. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Dr. Manka is extremely professional and personable. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Very good. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Dr. Manka is the reason we drive all the way to Denver. She is very good at what she does and has an excellent Dr./patient skills. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 *Dr. Manka always explains things thoroughly. She answers all of my questions. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Dr Manka was very knowledgeable. I felt I could trust her completely. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 She's excellent - *Dr. Manka. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 Dr. Manka is an excellent doctor and I always leave knowing more about my condition and ways to treat it. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 Dr Manka is wonderfully good at her job. She examines, listens, explains in depth, and answers thoroughly, all to perfection. I am truly appreciative of having such an outstanding pulmonologist. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 happy to come back. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 This was absolutely the best visit with Dr. Manka I have ever had. She was more than attentive, wrote down what I was to do, and it was an outstanding review of my case. I was very pleasantly surprised at how well she listened to both my wife and me. I have nothing but compliments about this last visit with her. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 Excellent! National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 Dr. Manka is an incredible practitioner, not only because of her education and training but also her bedside manner and her listening to and responding to my concerns and questions. I have never been more satisfied with medical advice and care than with Dr. Manka. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 I've seen Dr. Manka three times now and have been very pleased with her demeanor and professional skill. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 great National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 Excellent. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 good National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 Always an excellent visit with *Dr. Manka. She's the best! National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 Dr. Manka is a delight. She listens and gives thoughtful responses. She explains things clearly. She takes plenty of time and never seems rushed. She's prepared ( as in she has reviewed my chart before my appt.), knowledgeable, and her "bedside manner" is excellent. I'm glad she's my doctor. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 Dr. Manka always takes the time to discuss and explain things thoroughly. She's pretty much everything you could want in a doctor. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 *Dr. Manka is fantastic. I left 2/a better understanding of my condition; more friendly than I've ever had. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 Dr. Manka is an exceptional care provider. I feel very fortunate to be her patient. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 dr manka is excellent. she saved my life during a severe medical complication National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 Laurie Manka is first class. this was my second visit with her, and there is no sense or urgency or rushing to finish up and move on to the next patient. She is thorough, spent lots of time explaining treatment alternatives, and left me understanding a clear game plan. I will also say through the last 12 months herself and her staff have been very responsive to email communications and question I've submitted via the portal - always a same day response National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 Dr. Manka was very courteous and concerned about my health. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 Dr Manka is great National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 Very instrumental in finding a treatment for my condition and getting approval from my insurance, Major game changer to my progress National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2020 *Dr. Manka was attentive, caring and very knowledgeable. I was very impressed with her care. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 *Dr. Manka was very thorough and didn't make me feel rushed. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 Dr Manka was very through in explaining my care during Covid National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 Dr Manka is and exceptionally good Doctor. She takes a lot of time to walk through my test results with me and discusses the implications, and possible changes in treatment. She explains things very clearly and makes me feel very much at ease. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2020 Entire experience was good. Dr. Manka spent time understanding our needs and developed a treatment plan to address the needs. Great personal involvement in our care. Appreciated a lot! National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2020 NJI is renown for its respiratory expertise which is why I came to NJI.. since my visits, procedures and diagnosis I come back to NJI because of Dr Manka and of who and what NJI is and does.. Dr Manka has made it clear that I can be treated in [PHI ](home) instead of returning every 2 months to NJI... As I said, I choose to come back because of Dr Manka and NJi National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2020 I appreciated that Dr. Manka wrote down for me the names of tests that I have to take, and information about medications and future appointments. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2020 She seemed very busy. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2020 I have a good experience. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2020 I have been treated by Dr. Manka for [PHI] now and during that time, her treatment of me has been exemplary. She has taken the time to listen to my concerns and explain/walk me through symptoms, treatments and next steps very diligently. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2020 *Dr. Manka listens to my concerns and spent much time answering questions and going my treatment plan. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2020 Dr. Manka is thorough, attentive and answers any or all questions. I am fortunate I am under her care! National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2020 dr manka seems great National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2020 Dr. Manka is a great provider .. i would be happy to recommend her to anyone who is looking National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2020 Dr. Manka was very through and explained everything. She spent as much time with me as I needed, and I look forward to follow up care from her. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2020 I felt heard, and there was no pressure to proceed with a specific course of action. I was given multiple treatment options. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2020 She was very professional but also warm and caring. I felt listened to and validated. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2020 I would highly recommend *Dr. Manka. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2020 Treat me like they really care about my well being, particularly in light of COVID 19 risks National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2020 Very helpful. I appreciate Dr. Manka. She is genuinely concerned about my health. An in-office was not required at this time so this virtual appointment was convenient.