Cardiology Program
Cardiology Program
The Cardiology program at National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado, is one of the most respected in the region. Each year cardiologists treat thousands of patients with common and rare cardiovascular diseases, helping them live their best lives.
Cardiology Program Highlights
- Advanced diagnostic testing and treatment options
- Anticoagulation clinic to monitor patients taking blood thinners
- Cardio-Oncology program to help current and former cancer patients understand and lower their risk of heart disease
- Experts in right- and left-heart cardiac catheterizations and cardiopulmonary exercise testing
- Focus on heart disease prevention
- Highly regarded Electrophysiology, Women’s Heart Disease and Advanced Heart Failure programs
- Multidisciplinary Sarcoidosis Center of Excellence program
- Monthly Walk-with-A-Doc events to improve heart health
Personalized Medicine and Care
Our Cardiology team works with you to develop a comprehensive, personalized plan that addresses your specific type of heart disease. We offer advanced diagnostics and treatments for:
- Arrhythmias and Atrial Fibrillation
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiotoxicity
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Dyspnea (shortness of breath)
- Heart Failure
- Heart Valve Disease
- High Cholesterol
- High Blood Pressure
- Pulmonary Hypertension
Our cardiologists, advanced practice providers and technicians work as a multidisciplinary team accurately diagnose and treat your symptoms so you can lead a full and active life.
Doctors
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Christopher K. Dyke, MD, FACC
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Chris Fine, MD, FACC
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Andrew M. Freeman, MD, FACC, FACP
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Daniel Groves, MD
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Glenn A. Hirsch, MD, MHS, FACC
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Darlene Kim, MD, FACC
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Minisha Kochar, MD
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Raphael Sung, MD, FACC, FHRS
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Howard D. Weinberger, MD, FACC
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Megan Woolard, ANP-BC
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 cardiology.
- Sarcoidosis Center of Excellence designation from the Word Association of Sarcoidosis and Other Granulomatous Disorders
- Our physicians have helped write the clinical care guidelines for diagnosis and care of heart diseases and conditions that are used by cardiologists throughout the nation.
- 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 Circulation, Journal of American College of Cardiology, New England Journal of Medicine, and JAMA.
- Our physician-scientists 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 cardiovascular research ensuring that patients can benefit from the latest advancements. This research includes:
- Development of diagnostic tests
- New treatments and therapies for symptoms
- Studies to improve the quality of life for heart disease patients
Clinical Trials & Research Studies
National Jewish Health offers clinical trials and research studies for patients with heart disease. 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 Cardiology program.