Rheumatology Program

The Rheumatology program at National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado, provides expert, patient-centered care for people living with autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic diseases. Each year our rheumatologists treat hundreds of patients. We have nationally recognized care centers for several rheumatic diseases, and our specialists have extensive experience in working with complex autoimmune conditions.

Rheumatology Program Highlights

  • Nationally recognized care center for Scleroderma and Sjögren’s disease
  • Rheumatologists recognized as 5280 Magazine and Castle Connolly Top Doctors
  • One of the only programs in Denver that uses musculoskeletal ultrasound to diagnose conditions affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves and joints in real-time
  • Advanced diagnostic and treatment options for autoimmune conditions
  • Access to the latest clinical trials
  • Injection clinic
  • Bone Health clinic
  • Specialized pulmonary and physical rehabilitation programs
  • Patient education and support groups


Personalized Medicine and Care

Our rheumatologists partner with you to develop a comprehensive, personalized plan that addresses your autoimmune disease symptoms and improves your overall quality of life. Our goal is to reduce your symptoms, get your condition into remission when possible, and protect your long-term health.

We offer advanced diagnostics and treatments for:

Our rheumatologists work as a multidisciplinary team to find the most effective therapies for your symptoms and connect you with resources to get the best possible care. With proper diagnosis and treatment, patients with autoimmune conditions can lead full and active lives.


Doctors

  • Vivianne Allsop

    Vivianne Allsop, MD

  • Luz D. Cowell

    Luz D. Cowell, AGPCNP-C

  • Harry D Fischer

    Harry D Fischer, MD

  • Ivana Ilic

    Ivana Ilic, MD

  • Stuart S. Kassan

    Stuart S. Kassan, MD

  • Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach

    Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD

  • Lyndsey Roetker

    Lyndsey Roetker, AG-ACNP

  • Smarika Sapkota

    Smarika Sapkota, MD, RhMSUS

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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 for its expertise in autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic diseases.

  • Our hospital is recognized by the National Scleroderma Foundation as a Designated Research and Treatment Center for scleroderma and sclerosis.
  • Our physicians have helped write the clinical care guidelines for diagnosis and care of autoimmune diseases patients that are used by rheumatologists 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 rheumatologists are often 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 rheumatologic research, ensuring that patients benefit from the latest research advancements. This research includes:

  • Development of diagnostic tests
  • New treatments and therapies for symptoms
  • Studies to improve the quality of life for patients with autoimmune diseases

Clinical Trials & Research Studies

National Jewish Health offers clinical trials and research studies for patients with inflammatory rheumatic and autoimmune diseases. Our research coordinators can help determine which studies may be right for you.



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A referral from your doctor is required to be seen in our Rheumatology program.


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Treatment Location

National Jewish Health Main Campus