Respiratory (Pulmonary) Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question As the leading respiratory hospital in the U.S., National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado, is recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in the care and treatment of pulmonary (lung) diseases. Whether you have a lung disease that is common or one that is extremely rare, our multidisciplinary team is ready to meet your needs. We treat all pulmonary diseases with a program designed especially for you. Our many specialty programs offer customized care in everything from asthma to sleep disorders to COPD and cystic fibrosis. We also conduct research into many lung diseases and related conditions. This assures you have access to the latest, most advanced clinical trials and most effective treatments. Respiratory Care at National Jewish Health At National Jewish Health, you’ll find The latest in clinical trials A focused and integrated approach State-of-the-art testing A therapy plan designed for you Many specialty programs, including the largest adult cystic fibrosis center in the U.S. and Denver’s oldest and most comprehensive sleep medicine program. Our pulmonologists and multidisciplinary team work together to make sure you receive comprehensive evaluation and treatment. Our pulmonology programs are designed to improve your quality of life, as well as to reduce your long-term treatment costs. Learn more about our Respiratory Treatment Programs. 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Dr. Saft is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Assistant Professor Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Section of Critical Care Medicine Department of Medicine View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Laurie A. Manka, MD + × Laurie A. Manka, MD Laurie A. Manka, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Manka is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Assistant Professor Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Akrum Al-Zubaidi, DO + × Akrum Al-Zubaidi, DO Akrum Al-Zubaidi, DO, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Al-Zubaidi is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Assistant Professor Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Gary R. Cott, MD + × Gary R. Cott, MD Gary R. Cott, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Cott is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Loading... View all (31) doctors specializing in Respiratory (Pulmonary) 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. Please note that as we schedule appointments, including necessary procedures, we’re taking every precaution possible to ensure it’s safe to see your doctor. 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Free Education Materials Treatment Locations Aspen Valley Highlands Ranch National Jewish Health Main Campus Saint Joseph Hospital South Denver View all locations 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 as one of the top two hospitals in pulmonology every year since U.S. News & World Report included this category in its annual “Best Hospitals” survey Ranked in the top 1 percent 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 percent of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to more than 300 active clinical trials 121-year history of focus on care, research and education serving thousands of patients with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment Ask a Question | Insurance Information Many patients who come to National Jewish Health are trying to find answers to ongoing health issues. Our doctors use advanced testing to accurately diagnose our patients’ conditions and determine the best treatment plan. Search Tests You can support National Jewish Health in a variety of ways. Learn about more ways to give to help us provide lifesaving care and groundbreaking research. Make a Donation Living with Asthma 13 Tips for a Safe Halloween Clues Your Toddler May Have Asthma Understanding Vocal Cord Dysfunction See More Clinical Trials Current & Former Smokers Needed for Lung Research Study Our researchers are studying the lungs of current and former smokers to understand how to improve the diagnosis and treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a disease that is common among smokers. You do not need to have COPD to participate in this study. Learn More View More Clinical Trials Asthma Monitoring & Personalized Feedback with Mobile Health COPD Oxygen Therapy COPD Patient Knowledge Healthy Adults Needed for Beryllium Disease Study Healthy Participants Needed for Lung Disease Study Identifying Characteristics and Patterns of Asthma Impact of triple Combination Therapy for People with CF with Sinusitis Investigational Drug Study for Adults with IPF Investigational Drug Targets Cystic Fibrosis Mutation and Regulator Investigational Medication Sirolimus for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) IPF-Related Cough Lung Injury from Military Deployment MANDALA Asthma Study Mineral Dust & Lung Disease New ABPA Study Medication New Trial Medication for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension OPUS Registry for Patients Using Opsumit® Predicting ILD from Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Pulmonary Fibrosis & Genetic Factors Sexual and Reproductive Health Survey of Women with Cystic Fibrosis The PROMISE Study: An Observational Study of Triple Combination Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis Understanding the Genetics of Asthma Patient Stories Coordinated Care to Treat Complex Cases When Sondy Knitter’s lungs became so inflamed that she had to have a breathing tube, her doctor in Abilene, Kansas, and National Jewish Health pulmonologist Joshua Solomon, MD, decided it was time she come to Denver – quickly. 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Clinical Trials Current & Former Smokers Needed for Lung Research Study Our researchers are studying the lungs of current and former smokers to understand how to improve the diagnosis and treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a disease that is common among smokers. You do not need to have COPD to participate in this study. Learn More View More Clinical Trials Asthma Monitoring & Personalized Feedback with Mobile Health COPD Oxygen Therapy COPD Patient Knowledge Healthy Adults Needed for Beryllium Disease Study Healthy Participants Needed for Lung Disease Study Identifying Characteristics and Patterns of Asthma Impact of triple Combination Therapy for People with CF with Sinusitis Investigational Drug Study for Adults with IPF Investigational Drug Targets Cystic Fibrosis Mutation and Regulator Investigational Medication Sirolimus for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) IPF-Related Cough Lung Injury from Military Deployment MANDALA Asthma Study Mineral Dust & Lung Disease New ABPA Study Medication New Trial Medication for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension OPUS Registry for Patients Using Opsumit® Predicting ILD from Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Pulmonary Fibrosis & Genetic Factors Sexual and Reproductive Health Survey of Women with Cystic Fibrosis The PROMISE Study: An Observational Study of Triple Combination Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis Understanding the Genetics of Asthma
Patient Stories Coordinated Care to Treat Complex Cases When Sondy Knitter’s lungs became so inflamed that she had to have a breathing tube, her doctor in Abilene, Kansas, and National Jewish Health pulmonologist Joshua Solomon, MD, decided it was time she come to Denver – quickly. Read More View All Patient Stories