Environmental & Occupational Health
Exposure to beryllium, coal dust, asbestos, latex or any work-related substances can cause serious breathing issues.
If this has happened to you, you can trust your care to the occupational medicine experts at National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado, the leading respiratory hospital in the nation.
Our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment to patients with a broad range of work-related lung diseases. We also work with employers, unions, industry, government and others to provide occupational health and safety programs to reduce and prevent work-related lung diseases such as asthma, COPD and bronchiolitis.
Our doctors are researchers too, so you have access to the latest clinical trials and most effective treatments.
Environmental & Occupational Health at National Jewish Health
At National Jewish Health, you’ll find:
- State-of-the-art testing
- A therapy plan designed for you
- Programs specific to your work environment, like the Beryllium Program, Black Lung Clinic, Miners Clinic of Colorado and more
- Resources for your business, including exposure assessment, medical surveillance, respirator fit and more
- Center of Excellence on Deployment-Related Lung Disease.
Learn more about our Deployment-Related Lung Disease Center.
Condition Information
Military & Veterans Lung DiseasePrograms & Services
Former U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Worker Medical Screening ProgramsOur Specialists
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Rafeul Alam, MD, PhD
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Anthony N. Gerber, MD, PhD
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E Brigitte Gottschall, MD
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Jeremy T. Hua, MD, MPH
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Richard Kraus, PA-C
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Silpa D. Krefft, MD, MPH
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Shu-Yi Liao, MD, MPH, ScD
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Lisa A. Maier, MD, MSPH, FCCP
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Annyce S. Mayer, MD, MSPH
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Karin A. Pacheco, MD, MSPH
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Clara Restrepo, MD
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Cecile S. Rose, MD, MPH
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Kalie M. VonFeldt, PA-C, MS
Get the Care You Need: We are ready to help you stay healthy with many same-day appointments available and are taking every precaution to ensure your safety.
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Our Patient Education Program at National Jewish Health provides many free educational opportunities and support groups to assist patients and caregivers with managing illnesses and chronic conditions.
Download Free Patient Education Materials
There are a number of written materials to support patient education at National Jewish Health. They include Understanding Booklets, Med Facts, Test Facts, Medication handouts and more.
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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Many patients who come to National Jewish Health are trying to find answers to ongoing health issues. Our doctors use advanced testing to accurately diagnose our patients’ conditions and determine the best treatment plan.
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