Rheumatology Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question When you have muscle or joint pain that does not improve, you may need the help of a rheumatologist. Rheumatic diseases (also called autoimmune diseases) include connective tissue disorders like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, as well as mixed connective tissue disease. At National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado, we specialize in comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of patients with autoimmune diseases. Our team of doctors – including leaders in rheumatology, immunology and allergy – works together to diagnose and treat each patient. As the leading respiratory hospital in the nation, our Autoimmune Lung Center focuses on patients with connective tissue disorders to manage lung-related problems. Our doctors are researchers, too, so you have access to the latest rheumatologic clinical trials and most effective treatments. Rheumatology Care at National Jewish Health At National Jewish Health, you’ll find: The latest clinical trials A focused and integrated approach A therapy plan designed especially for you Nutrition advice from expert dietitians Rehabilitation services, including physical and occupational therapy State-of-the-art technology and expertise. Condition Information Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) More Less Ankylosing Spondylitis Anti-Synthetase Syndrome Autoimmune Lung Diseases Behcet's Disease Churg-Strauss Vasculitis Connective Tissue Disease – Associated Interstitial Lung Disease Giant Cell Arteritis Gout Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener’s) Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Associated Arthritis Inflammatory Myopathy Lupus Microscopic Polyangiitis Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) Myositis (Polymyositis / Dermatomyositis) Osteopenia Osteoporosis Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Pseudogout Psoriatic Arthritis Pulmonary Hypertension: Overview Reactive Arthritis Relapsing Polychondritis Rheumatologic Conditions Sarcoidosis Overview Scleroderma (SSC) Sjögren's Syndrome (SS) Spondyloarthropathy Still’s Disease Systemic Vasculitis Temporal Arteritis Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD) Undifferentiated Spondyloarthropathy Uveitis Search Conditions A-Z Programs & Services Early Rheumatoid Arthritis More Less ARCH Program Division of Rheumatology Lupus Program Scleroderma Program Department of Medicine Search Directory Our Specialists Lia McGibbon, DO + × Lia McGibbon, DO Instructor of Medicine Division of Rheumatology Department of Medicine Lia McGibbon, DO, is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. McGibbon is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Liudmila Kastsianok, MD + × Liudmila Kastsianok, MD Assistant Professor Department of Medicine Division of Rheumatology Liudmila Kastsianok, MD, is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Kastsianok is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Isabelle Amigues, MD + × Isabelle Amigues, MD Assistant Professor Department of Medicine Division of Rheumatology Isabelle Amigues, MD, is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Amigues is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Kristen Demoruelle, MD + × Kristen Demoruelle, MD Affiliate Division of Rheumatology Department of Medicine Kristen Demoruelle, MD, is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Demoruelle is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. View Full Profile Make an Appointment Isabelle Amigues, MD + × Isabelle Amigues, MD Assistant Professor Department of Medicine Division of Rheumatology Isabelle Amigues, MD, is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Amigues is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Kristen Demoruelle, MD + × Kristen Demoruelle, MD Affiliate Division of Rheumatology Department of Medicine Kristen Demoruelle, MD, is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Demoruelle is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. View Full Profile Make an Appointment Liudmila Kastsianok, MD + × Liudmila Kastsianok, MD Assistant Professor Department of Medicine Division of Rheumatology Liudmila Kastsianok, MD, is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Kastsianok is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Mehrnaz Maleki, MD + × Mehrnaz Maleki, MD Associate Professor of Medicine Department of Medicine Division of Rheumatology Mehrnaz Maleki, MD, is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Maleki is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Lia McGibbon, DO + × Lia McGibbon, DO Instructor of Medicine Division of Rheumatology Department of Medicine Lia McGibbon, DO, is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. McGibbon is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Emilie Minarcik, NP + × Emilie Minarcik, NP Nurse Practitioner Division of Rheumatology Department of Medicine Emilie Minarcik, NP, is a nurse practitioner at National Jewish Health. Ms. Minarcik is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. View Full Profile Make an Appointment Tho Q. Truong, MD + × Tho Q. Truong, MD Associate Professor Department of Medicine Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology Division of Rheumatology Tho Q. Truong, MD, is an allergist-immunologist and rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Truong is in the Department of Medicine. View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment View all (7) doctors specializing in Rheumatology Find a Doctor Appointments & QuestionsPatient Education& SupportVisitingUsTests& ProceduresWays toGiveNational Jewish Health offers every patient access to a team of specialists dedicated to providing the best care possible. 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Free Education Materials Treatment Locations Highlands Ranch National Jewish Health Main Campus View all locations Reasons to Visit 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 frequently recognized as among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly Among the top 8 percent of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to the latest clinical trials 120 -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. Bone Density Test Ultrasound Guided Joint Injection (MSK Joint Injection) 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 a Rheumatologic Condition Rheumatologic Conditions: Lifestyle Management Sarcoidosis: Lifestyle Management Rheumatoid Arthritis: Diet and Pain See More Clinical Trials Can Interactive Technology Improve Brain Function in Lupus Patients? People with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) may be able to improve brain function with Project EVO, an interactive digital technology currently in development with Akili Interactive. Learn more. Learn More View More Clinical Trials Genetic Risk for Sarcoidosis Psoriasis & Inflammation Pulmonary Fibrosis & Genetic Factors Rheumatoid Arthritis & Interstitial Lung Disease Medication 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 Make an Appointment Call 1.877.CALL.NJH
Clinical Trials Can Interactive Technology Improve Brain Function in Lupus Patients? People with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) may be able to improve brain function with Project EVO, an interactive digital technology currently in development with Akili Interactive. Learn more. Learn More View More Clinical Trials Genetic Risk for Sarcoidosis Psoriasis & Inflammation Pulmonary Fibrosis & Genetic Factors Rheumatoid Arthritis & Interstitial Lung Disease Medication
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
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