Ronina A. Covar, MD

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Ronina A. Covar
Ronina A. Covar, MD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Covar serves as Associate Co-Director of The Cohen Family Asthma Institute and the Head of Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology Consult Service.
Associate Co-Director, The Cohen Family Asthma Institute
Head, Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology Consult Service
Associate Professor
Division of Pediatric Allergy & Clinical Immunology
Department of Pediatrics
Best Doctors in America® 2019-2020 — Best Doctors, Inc.

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Special Interests

Clinical Interests

Evaluation and treatment of pediatric asthma, pulmonary function and quantitative imaging in asthma, steroid response and asthma outcomes and health care delivery in the community setting.

Research Interests

Clinical research in asthma, natural history of asthma and steroid response in asthma.

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Education

Education
University of the Philippines College of Medicine, MD
Residency
University of the Philippines College of Medicine – Philippine General Hospital, Pediatrics
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Pediatrics
Fellowship
National Jewish Health/University of Colorado Denver,

Awards & Recognition

2014: Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc.

Board Certification

American Board of Pediatrics
American Board of Allergy and Immunology

Professional Memberships

AAAAI
ACAAI
AAP
AMA

Publications

Federico MJ, Covar RA, Brown EE, Leung DY, Spahn JD. Racial differences in T-lymphocyte response to glucocorticoids. Chest. 2005 Feb;127(2):571-8.

Paull K, Covar RA, Jain N, Gelfand EW, Spahn JDDo NHLBI lung function criteria apply to children? A cross-sectional evaluation of childhood asthma at National Jewish Medical and Research Center, 1999-2002. Pediatr Pulmonol 2005 Feb.

Group. Progression of asthma measured by lung function in the Childhood Asthma Management Program. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2004;170(3):234-41.

Covar RA, Spahn J, Murphy JR, Martin RJ, Silkoff P, Sundstrom DA, Szefler SJ. Safety and application of induced sputum analysis in childhood asthma. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2004;114(3):575-82.

Covar RA, Spahn JD. Treating the wheezing infant. Pediatr Clin North Am 2003, 50:631-654.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children

Teaching & Professional Positions

Staff Physician at National Jewish Health;
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado Denver

Conflicts of Interest

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Contact Information

  • Office: 877.225.5654
  • Fax: 303.270.2189

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
4.8
Spoke using clear language
4.8
Provider explained things clearly
4.8
Amount of time spent with you
4.7
Provider included you in decisions
4.7
Confidence in your doctor
4.8
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.7
 

Comments

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National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2022
The care I received was excellent. The doctors and nurses were extremely knowledgeable and explained everything in detail that was easily understood.

National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2022
As I mentioned before, we don't trust anyone else with our son's care. Wonderful team!

National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022
We always have loved Dr. Covar. She's made our experience at NJH the best.

National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2022
Wonderful doctor and staff

National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022
Very helpful

National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022
Dr. Covar is excellent!

National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021
Great experience

National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021
Dr. Covar is fantastic

National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021
I really appreciate including my husband as much as possible.

National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021
Dr cover is one of the biggest reason why we have stayed for so many yrs (17)

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