Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM)
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are types of germs that cause human disease. NTM is an infectious disease like tuberculosis (TB), but it does not cause TB. There has been a steady increase in the number of people with NTM infections over time. The elderly and those with immune system diseases are especially at risk.
National Jewish Health was founded more than 100 years ago as a tuberculosis hospital. Since that time, we have grown to become the leading respiratory hospital in the U.S. Our infectious disease doctors are nationally recognized experts who treat hundreds of patients with NTM each year. They work with our specialized laboratories to select the right medicines and doses for each patient’s disease. This reduces medication side effects and toxicity which is common with NTM drugs.
Our doctors are researchers too, so you have access to the latest NTM clinical trials and most effective therapies.
NTM Care at National Jewish Health
At National Jewish Health, you’ll find:
- The Nontuberculosis Mycobacteria (NTM) Center of Excellence
- Health care that is focused on each individual
- State-of-the-art diagnostic testing
- The latest in NTM clinical trials
Learn more about Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Treatment Programs.
Condition Information
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) OverviewPrograms & Services
Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) Infections ProgramDoctors
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Charles L. Daley, MD
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Elizabeth David, MD, MAS
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David E. Griffith, MD
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Jane E. Gross, MD, PhD
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Michelle Haas, MD
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Gwen A. Huitt, MD, MS
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Shannon H. Kasperbauer, MD
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Elizabeth Klopper, MPH, MMSc, PA-C
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Sean Maddock, MD
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Minh-Vu H. Nguyen, MD, MSc
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Our Patient Education Program at National Jewish Health provides many free educational opportunities and support groups to assist patients and caregivers with managing illnesses and chronic conditions.
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There are a number of written materials to support patient education at National Jewish Health. They include Understanding Booklets, Med Facts, Test Facts, Medication handouts and more.
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
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