Interventional Pulmonology Program
The Interventional Pulmonology program at National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado, is one of the most respected in the region. Each year our interventional pulmonologists accurately diagnose and treat hundreds of patients with lung diseases, helping them live their best lives.
Interventional Pulmonology Program Highlights
- Fellowship-trained interventional pulmonologists who are highly trained in minimally invasive endoscopic and percutaneous procedures of the lung
- One of the only programs in Colorado to offer the bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) procedures for eligible COPD patients
- Diagnosis and treatment for malignant and benign airway disease such as tracheal stenosis and tracehobronchomalacia
Personalized Medicine and Care
Our Interventional Pulmonology team is an integral part of your care team. We offer advanced diagnostics and treatments for lung diseases such as:
- Adenopathy
- Central Airway Obstruction
- Emphysema/COPD
- Lung nodules and masses
- Pleural disease
We work closely with other specialists to develop a comprehensive, personalized plan that addresses your specific respiratory disease.
Doctors
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Sohini Ghosh, MD
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Kristen Glisinski, MD
Clinical Trials
- Healthy Adults Needed for Beryllium Disease Study
- Identifying Characteristics and Patterns of Asthma
- Investigational Gene Therapy for Adults with CF
- Lung Injury from Military Deployment
- New Trial Medication for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Predict and Prevent Lung Disease
- Pulmonary Fibrosis & Genetic Factors
- Skin, Airway & Esophageal Epithelial Barriers in Youth
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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Read MoreNationally Recognized Expertise
National Jewish Health is recognized nationally for its expertise in interventional pulmonology.
- Our hospital is recognized as a top respiratory hospital by U.S. News & World Report.
- Articles written by our physician-scientists and researchers are regularly published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, including many of the most influential publications such as Annals of the American Thoracic Society, Chest Journal, Journal of Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology and Journal of Thoracic Disease.
- Our interventional pulmonologists are regularly invited to present at national and international conferences where physicians gather to learn about the latest advancements in medicine.
Benefit from the Latest Research
Our physician-scientists and researchers have long been leaders in pulmonary research, ensuring that patients can benefit from the latest advancements. This research includes:
- Development of diagnostic tests
- New treatments and therapies
- Studies to improve the quality of life for patients with lung diseases
Clinical Trials & Research Studies
National Jewish Health offers clinical trials and research studies for patients with lung diseases. Our research coordinators can help determine which studies may be right for you.
Make an Appointment
You may be referred by your doctor, or you can request an appointment without a referral to our Interventional Pulmonology program.