The National Jewish Health COPD Program

The COPD Program offers comprehensive, individualized care for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. As the region's only full-service program, our goal is to help patients manage their disease effectively and to live full and active lives.

• Unique, collaborative approach proven to enhance quality of life.
• Dedicated team of nationally recognized experts including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, rehabilitation specialists, dieticians, and behavioral health professionals.
• Personalized care plan and individualized take-home binder for every patient.
• Cutting edge diagnostic testing and latest treatments for COPD. 
• Nutritional counseling.
• Specialized pulmonary and physical rehabilitation programs.
• Personalized education and group classes.
• Behavioral health and psychosocial services . 

COPD Clinical Care Program Directors and Coordinators:

Russell P. Bowler, MD, PhD (Program Director)  

James D. Crapo, MD (Program Co-Director)                                                                   

Barry J. Make, MD (Program Co-Director)                     

Scott G. Van Da Walker , MSN, FNP-C (Program Coordinator)

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