Infectious Disease Program

Infectious Disease Treatment Program

National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado, was founded more than 125 years ago to treat one of the most challenging infectious diseases of its time, tuberculosis. Today, we are the leading respiratory hospital in the nation with one of the most respected infectious disease programs in the world.

Each year our internationally recognized infectious disease doctors treat thousands of patients with difficult-to-diagnose and treat infections, including bronchiectasis, multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), tuberculosis and other infectious diseases.

Infectious Disease Program Highlights

  • Designated Care Center for the Bronchiectasis & NTM Association
  • Extensive expertise in treating complex bacterial, fungal and viral infections
  • World-renowned mycobacterial laboratory onsite
  • Specialty trained surgeons
  • Comprehensive outpatient care
  • Multiday intensive evaluation and treatment program


Personalized Medicine and Care

Every patient seen by our infectious disease doctors receives a comprehensive evaluation and care from a multispecialty team. Your team may include specialists, nurses, registered dieticians and others who help you navigate your complex infection. Your treatment plan is personalized following the latest guidelines and research. Our goal is to help each and every patient live full and active lives.


Doctors

  • Charles L. Daley

    Charles L. Daley, MD

  • Jared J. Eddy

    Jared J. Eddy, MD

  • Jennifer Faber-Gerling

    Jennifer Faber-Gerling, RN, MS, ACNS-BC, ANP-BC

  • David E. Griffith

    David E. Griffith, MD

  • Michelle Haas

    Michelle Haas, MD

  • Shannon H. Kasperbauer

    Shannon H. Kasperbauer, MD

  • John D. Mitchell

    John D. Mitchell, MD

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Clinical Trials

For more than 100 years, National Jewish Health has been committed to finding new treatments and cures for diseases. Search our clinical trials.

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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Nationally Recognized Expertise

National Jewish Health is recognized nationally and internationally for its expertise with infectious diseases, including bronchiectasis, nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) and tuberculosis.

  • Our hospital is recognized as a top respiratory hospital by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Our Infections Disease Center is recognized as Designated Care Center for the Bronchiectasis & NTM Association.
  • Our physicians have helped write the clinical care guidelines for diagnosis and care of infectious disease patients that are used by pulmonologists 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 Cell, New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet, JAMA and Nature.
  • Our physician-scientists are often invited to present at national and international conferences where doctors gather to learn about the latest advancements in medicine. 


Benefit from the Latest Research

Our physician-scientists and researchers have long been leaders in infectious disease research that improves patient lives. This research includes:

  • Development of diagnostic tests
  • New treatments and therapies for NTM, bronchiectasis, tuberculosis and other infectious diseases
  • Studies to improve the quality of life for patients with infectious diseases

Clinical Trials & Research Studies

National Jewish Health offers clinical trials and research studies for patients with different types of infectious diseases. Our research coordinators can help determine which studies may be right for you.

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You may be referred by your doctor, or you can make an appointment without a referral to our Infectious Disease program.


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