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Best pulmonary specialists for COPD

Whether your COPD is mild or more severe, our team of specialists is ready to provide the best treatment for you.

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Our COPD specialists are at the forefront of our field

National Jewish Health is the leading respiratory hospital in the nation. Our team of specialists has deep experience diagnosing and treating COPD, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Our goal is to help patients manage their condition and live a full and active life.

Because our doctors are researchers, too, our patients have access to the latest COPD clinical trials and most effective treatments.

COPD Treatment

COPD Treatment

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Leaders in respiratory care as recognized by U.S. News & World Report

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The COPD treatments and services we offer:

Advanced pulmonary testing for an accurate diagnosis

Advanced pulmonary testing for an accurate diagnosis

Caring lung specialists who listen to you

Caring lung specialists who listen to you

Treatment customized just for you

Treatment customized just for you

Continued follow-ups for your changing needs

Continued follow-ups for your changing needs

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Our cardiology team works together to provide comprehensive heart care.

Ron Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH, FRCPC

Ron Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH, FRCPC

Dr. Ron Balkissoon is a pulmonologist who treats all lung diseases, including asthma, COPD, chronic cough and sarcoidosis.
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David A. Beuther, MD, PhD, FCCP

Dr. David Beuther is pulmonologist who treats all lung diseases, including asthma, chronic cough, dyspnea (shortness of breath) and COPD.
Russell P. Bowler, MD, PhD

Russell P. Bowler, MD, PhD

Dr. Russell Bowler is a fellowship-trained pulmonologist who specializes in COPD research and care.
Gregory P. Downey, MD

Gregory P. Downey, MD, FRCPC

Dr. Gregory Downey is the executive vice president for Academic Affairs at National Jewish Health. He is a practicing pulmonologist and researcher.

The latest in clinical trials

We're currently recruiting for the following respiratory clinical trials:

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Potential New Treatment for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

Researchers want to see if a new drug, alvelestat, improves the symptoms of lung disease caused by COPD due to alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), as well as symptoms of AATD.

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