Environmental & Occupational Health Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Exposure to beryllium, coal dust, asbestos, latex or any work-related substances can cause serious breathing issues. If this has happened to you, you can trust your care to the occupational medicine experts at National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado, the leading respiratory hospital in the nation. Our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment to patients with a broad range of work-related lung diseases. We also work with employers, unions, industry, government and others to provide occupational health and safety programs to reduce and prevent work-related lung diseases such as asthma, COPD and bronchiolitis. Our doctors are researchers too, so you have access to the latest clinical trials and most effective treatments. 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Rose, MD, MPH + × Cecile S. Rose, MD, MPH Cecile S. Rose, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Rose is in the Division of Environmental and Occupational Health Services. Professor Director, Division of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences Department of Medicine Division of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Annyce S. Mayer, MD, MSPH + × Annyce S. Mayer, MD, MSPH Annyce S. Mayer, MD, is a physician at National Jewish Health. Dr. Mayer is in the Division of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences. Associate Professor Department of Medicine Division of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences View Full Profile Make an Appointment Lisa A. Maier, MD, MSPH, FCCP + × Lisa A. Maier, MD, MSPH, FCCP Lisa A. Maier MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Maier serves as Chief of the Division of Occupational Health and Environmental Health Sciences. Professor Director, Division of Env & Occ Health Science Core Clinical Lab Chief, Division of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences Department of Medicine View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment E Brigitte Gottschall, MD + × E Brigitte Gottschall, MD E Brigitte Gottschall, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Gottschall is in the Division of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences. Associate Professor Department of Medicine Division of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences View Full Profile Make an Appointment Loading... View all (6) doctors specializing in Environmental & Occupational Health Find a Doctor Appointments & QuestionsPatient Education& SupportVisitingUsTests& ProceduresWays toGiveWe Are Open and Here for You: Our specialty care clinics for adults and children are open and ready to serve you. Your health is important, and that means taking care of your existing health care issues. 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Learn More View More Clinical Trials Healthy Adults Needed for Beryllium Disease Study Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis and the Immune System Immune Pathways & Development of Sarcoidosis Mineral Dust & Lung Disease Pulmonary Sarcoidosis Investigational Medication Silicosis Registry Patient Stories Charitable Remainder Unitrust ‘a Win-Win Situation’ Sally began coming to National Jewish Health in the 1990s for treatment of chronic sarcoidosis, in which inflammation occurs in different organs of the body. “I have had nothing but excellent relationships with everyone at National Jewish Health,” said Sally. Read More View All Patient Stories Make an Appointment Call 1.877.CALL.NJH
Clinical Trials Lung Injury from Military Deployment The purpose of this study is to learn more about lung disease found in contractors and U.S. military personnel serving in Iraq and Afghanistan after September 11, 2001. Learn More View More Clinical Trials Healthy Adults Needed for Beryllium Disease Study Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis and the Immune System Immune Pathways & Development of Sarcoidosis Mineral Dust & Lung Disease Pulmonary Sarcoidosis Investigational Medication Silicosis Registry
Patient Stories Charitable Remainder Unitrust ‘a Win-Win Situation’ Sally began coming to National Jewish Health in the 1990s for treatment of chronic sarcoidosis, in which inflammation occurs in different organs of the body. “I have had nothing but excellent relationships with everyone at National Jewish Health,” said Sally. Read More View All Patient Stories