Laurie A. Manka, MD
Dr. Laurie Manka is a board-certified pulmonologist who treats all lung disorders including asthma, COPD, shortness of breath and fluid on the lungs.
- Associate Professor
- Department of Medicine
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
- 2024 Top Doctor – 5280 Magazine & Castle Connolly
Programs and Services
Specialties & Conditions
Education
Education
- 2003 - 2007
- University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
Residency
- 2010 - 2011
- University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS, Chief Resident
- 2007 - 2010
- University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS, Internal Medicine
Fellowship
- 2011 - 2014
- Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, Pulmonary/Critical Care
Board Certification
2013: Pulmonary Disease
2010: Internal Medicine
Professional Memberships
ACCP
ATS
Publications
Correlation of regional emphysema and lung cancer: a lung tissue research consortium-based study. PubMed
Osseous sarcoidosis: a case of evolving MR appearances correlating with clinical symptoms. PubMed
Hospital Affiliations
- St. Joseph Hospital - Denver
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Contact Information
- Office: 877.225.5654
Locations
- National Jewish Health Main Campus
1400 Jackson Street
Denver, CO 80206
Patient Ratings
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characteristics like medical decision-making, prescribing the best
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Patient Comments
Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2024
Thorough, professional, provided excellent education
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2024
I was SO impressed with the level of care input, professionalism and concern for my questions and concerns.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2024
Dr. Manka is top notch - very professional and knowledgable.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
Manka is fabulous, as is the entire staff and NJH.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
Very Good
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
Wonderful visit!!
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
The care received is always excellent care. Dr. Manka always willing to try additional methods to use to make you feel better.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
Excellent care, lots of patience with listening to me, ask me alot of background info into my life as far as environment. Explained very good what could be some of my issues and what tests she thought might help diagnose and plan for the future
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2024
Great
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2024
Dr. MANKA discussed my problems with me, explained me my treatment and tests I have to do
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2024
Dr. Manka is outstanding.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
Dr Manka was extremely efficient and talked me through all options. Listened very well and explained very well. I was a bit out of it Appreciate her patience with me.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
My care provider is Dr Manka. I have had prior visits with her through 2016 - 2018. She is an excellent doctor and I highly commend her.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
Blessed to be watched over by this team
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
She was kind, compassionate, asked good questions, very knowledgeable, thorough. I was extremely satisfied with the doctor.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
Dr. Manka is wonderful in every way. She has solved my medical mysteries in the past & I trust she will be able to address my current problems.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
Dr. Manka is extremely nice and informative. She takes her time to review my history and to discuss my status. She is very knowledgeable about current trends in the medicine and very clear in her explanations.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
Fantastic communicator, great patient service.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Good
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Good interaction!
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Always a good visit, things are explained to my understanding.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Dr Manka is an outstanding doctor!
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
The doctor was as good as I've seen. She impressed me with her thoroughness and explained everything perfectly. She considered my opinions and gave me options.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
I always feel so heard and respected with all my caregivers at NJ and I love this about NJ
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Dr.Manka was outstanding as always. She is always professional, friendly, knowledgeable and listens well.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Dr Manka was extremely informative and thorough. I learned more from her in this one visit than I have with previous doctors not at NJH. I came to NJH for a second opinion, and it was well worth it.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2024
Dr. Manka always listens and explains everything beautifully! She is wonderful.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2024
Dr Manka went through the results of tests I had done earlier that morning. Informed me of their meaning and our course of treatment.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2024
Dr. Manka is very knowledgeable about long Covid. She listened to me and provided a great deal of information and some ideas to help me navigate this disease.
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2023
Excellent listener and communicator.
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2023
Dr Manka does a great job caring for me.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023
Excellent initial meeting. Perhaps the best I have ever had
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023
Dr Manka is an excellent doctor
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023
I'm 68 and have struggled with a cough all my life. Dr. Manka, she ordered many test and she is the only doctor who has helped me. She is wonderful at what she does. I'm grateful for her concern and compassion for me as a patient.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023
Dr Manka listens to me and doesn't hurry me with my questions. She explains everything very well and doesn't talk down to me. I believe she has a thorough understanding of my illness and problems and does her best to help resolve the issues. She is a great doctor,
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023
Dr Manka is very thorough and and listens to me.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023
Dr. Manka is an excellent listener, compassionate and she explains options, treatments and problems clearly and with exceptional clarity. I am always smarter about my self care after an appointment with her. I feel very fortunate that she is my pulmonologist.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023
I highly recommend Dr. Manka. Kind, knowledgeable !
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023
Dr Manka explains things in terms that are easily understood; she's personable, inquisitive about your health issues and seems to have a broad depth of knowledge that she readily shares with patients.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023
Dr. Manka is articulate, informative, thoughtful, caring and friendly. Her care has dramatically changed my life for the better.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023
Dr. Manka listens and doesn't rush through information. She explains everything and answers all questions.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2023
*Dr. Manka is 5 stars.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2023
Dr. Manka and I have a exceptionally good connection.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2023
Dr. Manka spent a great deal of time with me. She explained the treatment plan and answered all my questions. She responded by email promptly with my testing results. She is an excellent doctor.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2023
Great Experience, Dr. Manka and her staff are excellent with me for past 5 years
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2023
Dr. Manka answered all my questions. She was very patient and informative.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2023
Laurie Manka is not very good; she is excellent. My health has changed entirely due to her diagnosis and medicines.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2023
Still developing plan RE: COVID vaccine since I have to premeditate each time
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2023
*Dr. Manka is very friendly, courtesy and is willing to talk to you about any _____ concerns you might have unlike a lot of doctors these days.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023
Dr Manka has excellent listening skills, discuss options and always encourages me that we will get my issues figured out. It just may take time. She is the best! I'm grateful for her care!
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023
Good care
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023
Dr Manka is always very friendly and provides me all the information I need . She is an excellent doctor.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023
I have a lot of confidence in Dr. Manka.
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023
Lost all confidence. If I ever had any
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023
Dr. Manka is professional and super well informed and up-to-date in her speciality and yet brings a very personal touch to her patients taking all the time needed to explain, answer questions, detail treatment plans.
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023
She great 1st time meeting her and I really like her
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023
Dr Manga is new to me she does seem to know much about my medical condition I saw her on the xx and xx I went to the her very sick
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023
Dr Manka is ALWAYS very attentive. Very concerned. Patient. Extremely pleasant. Very knowledgeable. Best Doctor I have, and unfortunately, I have a lot!
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023
Dr Menka and her staff are the BEST!
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2023
We had complex questions regarding the CT scan, and Dr. Manka answered all my questions
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2023
I had a very good exchange with the care provider. She listened to me and gave me good advice for improving my situation
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2023
Great - No issues.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2023
Dr. Manka is very clear and up front with answering questions and working toward resolution.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2023
*Dr. Manka is an outstanding doctor.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2023
*Dr. Manka is very caring doctor. She thoroughly listens to what I have to say.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2023
Dr. Manka is beyond compare.She is the BEST. She is always focused on my issues when we have an appt.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2023
Again care providers have been great! Open to questions, don't rush us - very kind and patient. #7. Never feel rushed!
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2023
First visit with DR Manka- liked her approach a lot- good listener and explained
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2022
Very pleased with Dr Manke and the ENT doctor whom name escapes me but could not be happier with care received from both doctors!
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2022
Dr Manka is THE BEST BEST BEST. I would do anything she would tell me to do for my health because she is someone I trust completely. She is so knowledgeable and kind non judgmental professional thoughtful smart and perfect for my level of stress with any kind of doctor. She is just great. All around
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2022
That's what impressed me the most was Dr Manka. First thing she said was sit down over we are going to chat about your asthma
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2022
*Dr. Manka was very thorough! She was engaged, listened carefully, & helped me make a good medical decision. She's the BEST!
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2022
Dr. Manka is superb.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2022
Dr. Manka is amazing. She is truly caring and extremely knowledgeable. I feel that I am very fortunate to be under her care and at NJH in general. I had been dealing with a chronic cough and trouble breathing for years and had seen numerous doctors to no avail. Dr. Manka has quite literally "fixed" me. :)