Russell P. Bowler, MD, PhD Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Russell P. Bowler, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Bowler is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Professor Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine 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. Email Profile Print Profile Patient Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars 53 Patient Ratings × No Rating Available In order to provide the most accurate and useful information on our providers, we only post satisfaction data when a provider has received a minimum of 30 survey responses. 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Overview Contact Info & Locations Patient Ratings & Comments Programs & Services COPD Program Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (Adult) Specialties & Conditions Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Areas Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Related Clinical Trials COPD Oxygen Therapy See More View Curriculum Vitale News & Videos Medical Marijuana Researchers Convene at National Jewish Health National Jewish Health To Study Marijuana and Sleep Education Education 2001 University of Colorado Denver, PhD 1993 University of California School of Medicine (San Francisco), MD 1988 Stanford University (Palo Alto, CA), BS Residency 1993 - 1996 University of California (San Francisco), Intern and Resident, Internal Medicine Fellowship 1999 - 2000 National Jewish Health, Postdoctoral Fellow 1996 - 1999 University of Colorado Denver, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Awards & Recognition 2008: Best COPD Poster, European Respiratory Society 2006: Best COPD Poster, European Respiratory Society 2004: Astra Zeneca Young Investigator Travel Award in COPD 2002: American Heart Association Beginning Grant-in-Aid 2002: American Lung Association Research Grant (declined) 2001: Young Investigator Award, Society of Critical Care Medicine Board Certification 1999: Critical Care Medicine (Recertification 2009) 1998: Pulmonary Medicine (Recertification 2008) 1996: American Board of Internal Medicine (Recertification 2006) Professional Memberships 2002: American Physiological Society 2000: Society for Critical Care Medicine 1998: Society for Free Radicals in Biology and Medicine 1996: American Thoracic Society Publications Bowler RP, Nicks M, Tran K, Tanner G, Chang L-Y, Young SK, Worthen GS. Extracellular superoxide dismutase attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced neutrophilic inflammation. Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol 31(4):432-9, 2004. Bowler RP, Duda B, Chan ED, Enghild JJ, Ware LB, Matthay MA and Duncan MW. Proteomic anaysis of pulmonary edema fluid and plasma in patients with acute lung injury. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol 286(6):L1095-104, 2004. Bowler RP, Arcaroli J, Abraham E, Patel M, Chang L-Y, and Crapo JD. Evidence for extracellular superoxide dismutase as a mediator of hemorrhage-induced lung injury. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol 284(4):L680-7, 2003. Bowler RP, Sheng H, Enghild JJ, Pearlstein RD, Warner DS, and Crapo JD. A catalytic antioxidant (AEOL 10150) attenuates expression of inflammatory genes in stroke. Free Rad Biol Med 33(8):1141, 2002. Bowler RP, Nicks M, Thogersen IB, Valnickova Z, Hojrup P, Franzusoff A, Enghild JJ, and Crapo JD. Furin proteolytically processes the heparin binding region of extracellular superoxide dismutase. J Biol Chem 277(19):16505-11, 2002. Hospital Affiliations Colorado Acute Long Term HospitalKindred HospitalRose Medical CenterUniversity of Colorado Hospital Academic Affiliations Associate Professor, University of Colorado Denver Teaching & Professional Positions 2008 - Present: Associate Professor, Dept of Medicine, National Jewish Health 2006 - Present: Associate Professor, Dept of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver 2006 - Present: Director, COPD Clinic 2001 - 2008: Assistant Professor, Dept of Medicine, National Jewish Health 2001 - 2006: Assistant Professor, Dept of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver 2000 - 2001: Instructor, Dept of Medicine, National Jewish Health 2000 - 2001: Clinical Instructor, Dept of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver Website Information Bowler Lab 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 4.4 Friendliness 4.7 Spoke using clear language 4.6 Provider explained things clearly 4.6 Amount of time spent with you 4.6 Provider included you in decisions 4.5 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.