Scleroderma Program Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Scleroderma is a rare, autoimmune disease which causes the thickening and hardening of the skin and connective tissue. Systemic (system-wide) scleroderma also can damage blood vessels, muscles, joints and internal organs like the esophagus, lungs, heart, gastrointestinal tract and kidneys. Though there is not yet a cure for scleroderma, there are treatments to help with symptom management. The Scleroderma Program at National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado, is a designated Scleroderma Foundation Research Treatment Center. Our multidisciplinary team includes specialists in rheumatology, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, cardiology, gastroenterology and nephrology, ensuring our patients receive comprehensive care. Scleroderma Care at National Jewish Health Advanced diagnostic and treatment options for scleroderma Individualized care plans Access to the latest scleroderma clinical trials Nutritional counseling Specialized pulmonary and physical rehabilitation programs Patient education and support groups For information regarding referrals, please contact RheumLine@NJHealth.org. Conditions Treated Limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis Diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis Interstitial lung disease Gastroentestinal dysmotility Pulmonary hypertension Systemic Scleroderma Related Programs Pulmonary Hypertension Interstitial Lung Disease Sjogren’s syndrome clinic Doctors Arash Babaei, MD + × Arash Babaei, MD Arash Babaei, MD, is a gastroenterologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Babaei is in the Division of Gastroenterology and Department of Medicine. Associate Professor Division of Gastroenterology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD + × Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD, is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Maleki Fischbach is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. Associate Professor of Medicine Department of Medicine Division of Rheumatology View Full Profile Make an Appointment Liudmila Kastsianok, MD, RhMSUS + × Liudmila Kastsianok, MD, RhMSUS Liudmila Kastsianok, MD, is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Kastsianok is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. Assistant Professor Department of Medicine Division of Rheumatology View Full Profile Make an Appointment Marjorie Patricia George, MD + × Marjorie Patricia George, MD Marjorie Patricia George, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. George is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Associate Professor Director, Pulmonary Hypertension Program Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Rebecca C. Keith, MD + × Rebecca C. Keith, MD Rebecca C. Keith, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Keith is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Associate Professor Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Interstitial Lung Disease Program Autoimmune Lung Center View Full Profile Make an Appointment Darlene Kim, MD, FACC + × Darlene Kim, MD, FACC Darlene Kim, MD, is a cardiologist who is trained in cardiac catheterization at National Jewish Health. Dr. Kim is in the Division of Cardiology. Associate Professor Department of Medicine Division of Cardiology View Full Profile Make an Appointment View all (6) doctors specializing in Scleroderma Program Find a Doctor Clinical Trials CHARM Study for Asthma ILD & Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Link Between Rheumatoid Arthritis & Lung Disease Pulmonary Fibrosis & Genetic Factors Reasons to Choose National Jewish Health The leading respiratory hospital in the nation and the only one devoted fully to the treatment of respiratory and related illnesses Ranked #1 or #2 in Pulmonology by U.S. News & World Report for 26 consecutive years Ranked in the top 5% of hospitals in the nation by HCAHPS Physicians consistently recognized among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly Among the top 6% of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to hundreds of active clinical trials 124-year history of focus on care, research and education serving patients from around the world with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment Searching For Answers The second time Lillian Downs got COVID-19, she came to National Jewish Health. When infectious disease expert Jared Eddy, MD, saw Lillian before an antibody infusion, he realized that she needed a more extensive evaluation. Read More View All Patient Stories
Reasons to Choose National Jewish Health The leading respiratory hospital in the nation and the only one devoted fully to the treatment of respiratory and related illnesses Ranked #1 or #2 in Pulmonology by U.S. News & World Report for 26 consecutive years Ranked in the top 5% of hospitals in the nation by HCAHPS Physicians consistently recognized among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly Among the top 6% of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to hundreds of active clinical trials 124-year history of focus on care, research and education serving patients from around the world with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment
Searching For Answers The second time Lillian Downs got COVID-19, she came to National Jewish Health. When infectious disease expert Jared Eddy, MD, saw Lillian before an antibody infusion, he realized that she needed a more extensive evaluation. Read More View All Patient Stories