Rafeul Alam, MD, PhD Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Rafeul Alam, MD, is an allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Alam serves as Chief of the Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Chief, Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology Professor Veda H. and Chauncey H. Ritter Chair in Immunology Department of Medicine Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology 5280 Top Doctors 2019 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® 2018-2019 — Best Doctors, Inc. Recognized in Best Doctors in America® — Best Doctors, Inc. America’s Top Doctors 2019 — Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. 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Overview Contact Info & Locations Patient Ratings & Comments Programs & Services Allergy Treatment Programs (Adult) Asthma Treatment Program (Adult) Department of Medicine Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (Adult) Specialties & Conditions Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Allergy Anaphylaxis Angioedema Asthma Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Overview Eosinophilic Lung Diseases Food Allergies Hives (Urticaria) Immune Deficiency Disorders Medication/Drug Allergy Occupational Asthma Sinusitis Research Areas Cellular and Molecular Biology Inflammation Allergy Asthma Special Interests Basic Science Research: The major research interest of the laboratory is signal transduction mechanism of eosinophils and T cells, and signaling mechanism of asthma. Translational/Clinical Research: The major interests are the signaling abnormalities of asthma and airway allergic diseases. See More View Publications Education Education 1974 - 1980 Lodz Medical School (Lodz, Poland), MD Residency 1981 - 1983 Lodz Medical School (Lodz, Poland), Internal Medicine Fellowship 1987 - 1988 University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Allergy-Immunology Awards & Recognition 2014: Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc. 2000-2004: Elected member, American Society for Clinical Investigation AITR Study Section Member Veda and Chauncey Ritter Chair in Immunology, National Jewish Health Ad hoc Study Section Member: ALY, IMS Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Allergy and Immunology Professional Memberships 2012-Present: Association of American Physicians 1997-Present: American Society for Clinical Investigation 1993-Present: Southern Society for Clinical Investigation 1992-Present: American College of Physicians 1990-Present: Greater Houston Allergy Society 1990-Present: Texas Allergy Society 1990-Present: Texas Medical Association 1990-Present: Galveston County Medical Society 1989-Present: American Thoracic Society 1989-Present: American Association of Immunologists 1988-Present: American Academy of Allergy and Immunology 1986-Present: Sigma Xi 1986-Present: American College of Allergists Publications Verma M, Liu S, Michalec L, Sripada A, Gorska MM, Alam R. IL33 Receptor Deficiency Leads To Steroid Resistant Asthma Due To TSLP-driven Increase In IL9+ILC2s And Mast Cells. J. Allergy Clin Immunol. 141(2):AB2, 2018. Sirohi K, Verma M, Michalec L, Sripada A, Rollins D, Good J, Martin RJ, Gorska MM, Alam R. Identification of MEK2 and CBX7 as Top Steroid Resistant Genes in Airway ILC2s and Lymphocytes from Asthma. J. Allergy Clin Immunol. 141(2):AB1, 2018. Sirohi K, Verma M, Michalec L, Sripada A, McKay J, Rollins D, Good J, Gorska MM, Martin RJ, Alam R. Chromobox Protein-7 (CBX7), a Polycomb Group Repressor, Functions as a Transcriptional Co-activator of Type 2 Cytokine Genes in Lymphoid Cells and is Important for Asthma. 143(2):AB183, 2019. View Biographical Sketch Academic Affiliations University of Colorado Denver - Program B Fellowship Program Website Information Alam Laboratory 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 4.5 Friendliness 4.5 Spoke using clear language 4.6 Provider explained things clearly 4.4 Amount of time spent with you 4.5 Provider included you in decisions 4.4 Confidence in your doctor 4.5 Likelihood of recommending this provider 4.5 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– February, 2019 *Dr. Alam is warm, friendly & caring - a good listener! National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2019 I have only seen this doctor once so I cannot judge right away. I am sure he is very good. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2018 Dr. Rafeul Alam is a provider that shows he cares about his patients by listening intently, analyzing your medical history and providing advice that pertains to your situation. I can't tell you how many times I have been pushed around from my general physician to another physician trying to figure out my issues without success. Dr. Alam has helped me figure out all of my [condition] issues and I only wish that Dr. Alam was my main general physician. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2018 There no more caring or smarter doctor than Dr. Alam. For me there is no more perfect doctor. I feel that I am so lucky to be able to go to National Jewish and see Dr. Alam and all the staff. I treasure my ability to have access to this fine institution and Dr. Alam. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2018 Dr. Alan is wonderful National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2018 Had a "fellow" see me first (did not know this til later), when he could not answer my questions he went for *Dr. Alam to finished my visit and did not feel satisfied with visit. I was in ER in FL & told [my condition] was cause. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2018 very good National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2018 Dr. Alam exudes kindness, good humor, and caring. A great doctor. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2018 Dr Alam and his staff listened to me and we're very helpful. I came in with an internet self diagnosis which is so ridiculous but my concerns were addressed, my questions answered and no one made me feel foolish. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2018 Saw [a fellow], then she talks to *Dr. Alam he came in at the end of appt.