Lisa A. Maier, MD, MSPH, FCCP Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Lisa A. Maier MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Maier serves as Chief of the Division of Occupational Health and Environmental Health Sciences. Professor Director, Division of Env & Occ Health Science Core Clinical Lab Chief, Division of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences Department of Medicine 5280 Top Doctors 2020 (9th year) Previously a 5280 Top Doctor (9th year) 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 58 Patient Ratings 16 Patient Comments Overview Contact Info & Locations Patient Ratings & Comments Programs & Services Beryllium Program Department of Medicine Division of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program (EEOICP) Sarcoidosis Program Specialties & Conditions Beryllium Sensitization Chronic Beryllium Disease Environmental and Occupational Lung Diseases Sarcoidosis Overview Research Areas Chronic Beryllium Disease Environmental and Occupational Diseases Sarcoidosis Overview Related Clinical Trials Immune Pathways & Development of Sarcoidosis Lymphocytes & Sarcoidosis Inflammation Pulmonary Sarcoidosis Investigational Medication Special Interests Clinical Interests Dr. Lisa Maier has a clinical practice focused on occupational lung disease in the Occupational and Environmental and Granulomatous Clinics at National Jewish Health. The major emphasis of her clinical practice is granulomatous lung diseases, including chronic beryllium disease, a granulomatous lung disease of known etiology, and sarcoidosis, a granulomatous lung disease of unknown etiology. Research Interests In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Maier has a busy research agenda. Her work as a clinician researcher complements her clinical practice as she is involved in numerous research projects evaluating the natural history, immunologic mechanisms, and genetic and exposure risks associated with beryllium sensitization, chronic beryllium disease, and other granulomatous and occupational lung diseases that she sees in the clinic. The majority of her research is aimed at understanding susceptibility factors in the development of granulomatous lung diseases, including genetic and exposure factors, and factors which predispose people to more severe forms of the disease. As part of these studies, we are building beryllium cohorts from worksites and building sarcoidosis cohorts from our clinic. These projects emphasize molecular epidemiology, evaluation of genetic susceptibility factors, assessment of exposures and determination of gene by gene and gene by environment interactions. These research efforts straddle the bench/basic science and epidemiology with implications for the clinic and workplace. In addition to the above activities, Dr. Maier enjoys teaching occupational medicine residents, pulmonary fellows, educating other physicians, health care providers, and workers and providing consultation to workers and industry. See More View Publications News & Videos National Jewish Health Applauds New Beryllium Rule National Jewish Health Awarded Training Grant to Reduce Health Risk Associated with Beryllium Exposu National Jewish Health Physicians Recognized for Excellence Education Education 1998 University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, MSPH 1991 Duke University (Durham, NC), MD 1986 Cornell University (Ithaca, NY), BS Residency 1995 - 1998 National Jewish Health and University of Colorado Denver, Occupational and Environmental Health Medicine Division 1991 - 1994 Duke University Medical Center (Durham, NC), Department of Internal Medicine Fellowship 1994 - 1998 University of Colorado Denver, Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine Awards & Recognition 2012-2014: Occupational Medicine 5280 Magazine Top Doctors List 2010: Alpha Upsioln Chapter, Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado Denver Elected to the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health 2009: American Thoracic Society Manucript Presented as top paper, "Year in Review, Environmental and Occupational Health Occupational Medicine 5280 Magazine Top Doctors List 2003: National Jewish Medical and Research Center Outstanding Junior Faculty Award 2002-2006: National Institutes of Health Loan Repayment Program Recipient 2002: American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Recipient, Merit in Authorship Award 1998: American Thoracic Society David Bates Young Investigator Award Board Certification Recertification Program for Continuous Professional Development Pulmonary and Internal Medicine (2004) Diplomate in Occupational Medicine, American Board of Preventive Medicine (11/99) Diplomate in Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (11/97, # 156669) Diplomate in Pulmonary Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (11/96, # 156669) Diplomate in Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (8/94, # 156669) Professional Memberships 2003-Present: Member, American Public Health Association 1997-Present: Member, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 1996-Present: Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians 1996-Present: Member, American Thoracic Society Publications Jonth AC, Silveira L, Fingerlin T, Sato H,. Luby JC,. Welsh KI, Rose CS, Newman LS,. du Bois RM, Maier LA, and the ACCESS Group. TGF-b1 Variants in Chronic Beryllium Disease and Sarcoidosis. J Immunol; Sep 2007; 179:4255-4262.PMID: 17785866 Van Dyke MV, Martyny JW, Mroz MM, Silveira LJ, Strand M, Fingerlin TE, Sato H, Newman LS, Maier LA. Risk of chronic beryllium disease by HLA-DPB1 E69 genotype and beryllium exposure in nuclear workers. Am J Respir Crit Care Med; 2011 Jun 15; 183(12):1680-8. PMID: 21471109 Silveira LJ, McCanlies EC, Fingerlin TE, Van Dyke MV, Mroz MM, Strand M, Fontenot AP, Bowerman N, Dabelea DM, Schuler CR, Weston A, Maier LA. Chronic Beryllium Disease, HLA DPB1 and the DP Peptide Binding Groove. J Immunol. 2012 Oct 15;189(8):4014-23.PMID: 22972925 Falta M, Pinilla C, Mack D, Tinega A, Crawford F, Giulianotti M, Santos R, Clayton G, Wang Y, Zhang X, Maier LA, Marrack P, Kappler J, Fontenot A. Identification of beryllium-dependent peptides recognized by CD4+ T cells in chronic beryllium disease. J Exp Med. 2013 Jun 24. PMID: 23797096 Hamzeh N, Voelker A, Forssén A, Gottschall EB, Rose C, Mroz PM, Maier L. Efficacy of mycophenolate mofetil in sarcoidosis. Respiratory Medicine. 2014. Academic Affiliations Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine, University of Colorado Denver Associate Professor, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, University of Colorado Denver Teaching & Professional Positions Director, National Jewish Health, Occupational & Environmental Pulmonary Medicine practice Director, Division of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Core Clinical Laboratory, National Jewish Health 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: 877.225.5654 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 4.8 Friendliness 4.9 Spoke using clear language 4.9 Provider explained things clearly 4.9 Amount of time spent with you 4.8 Provider included you in decisions 4.8 Confidence in your doctor 5 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– June, 2020 *Dr. Lisa Maier has been my doctor since 1997. She is the best! I feel like she is family. 7. 30 min. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2020 Dr. Maier is one of the best doctors I have had in my [xx] years of life! National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2020 I've been working w/*Dr. Maier for over 11 years. I credit her and her team for keeping me alive... Literally! National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2020 Good experience. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2020 We are very happy with *Dr. Maier. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2020 *Dr. Maier [and staff] are simply incredible. I so much appreciate their expertise & care. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2019 I have absolute confidence in Dr Maier. I have no doubt she saved my life, and gave me care and information that has allowed me to live it fully. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2019 I love NJH! National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2019 de maier and the team at NJH are really special I really appreciate everyone I work with when I come out there. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2019 All good. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2019 Dr. Maier is the most knowledgeable and caring physician that I've had to assist me with health issues. She the most caring Dr ever! I love her smile and pleasant personality. show more National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2019 She is wonderful. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2019 *Dr. Maier was very nice and courtesy. She explained everything we asked. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2018 I can't say enough about the Dr. and her assistants, very pleased with everyone involved with my visit. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2018 *Dr. Maier is the finest physician I have ever encountered; very thorough, patient and kind. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2018 Good!