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Best pulmonary doctors for interstitial lung disease

If you have received an interstitial lung disease or pulmonary fibrosis diagnosis, you need a specialist who truly understands your condition and treatment options.

  • New and prove treatments
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  • The latest clinical trials
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We’re at the forefront of our field.

At National Jewish Health for Kids our pediatric specialists understand that each child is unique. We take time to correctly diagnose each patient whether their condition is common or complex. Our team of doctors and nurses works with your family and primary care physician on a tailored treatment plan for your child.

Because our doctors are researchers too, your child has access to the latest clinical trials and most effective treatments.

Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment

Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment

Learn more about treatments for interstitial lung diseases, including pulmonary fibrosis and IPF.

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The interstitial lung disease services we offer:

Advanced pulmonary testing for an accurate diagnosis

Continued follow-ups for your changing needs

Continued follow-ups for your changing needs

Customized treatment just for you

Customized treatment just for you

Caring lung specialists who listen to you

Caring lung specialists who listen to you

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Our cardiology team works together to provide comprehensive heart care.

Ron Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH, FRCPC

Ron Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH, FRCPC

Dr. Ron Balkissoon is a pulmonologist who treats all lung diseases, including asthma, COPD, chronic cough and sarcoidosis.
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David A. Beuther, MD, PhD, FCCP

Dr. David Beuther is pulmonologist who treats all lung diseases, including asthma, chronic cough, dyspnea (shortness of breath) and COPD.
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James Brock, DO

Dr. James Brock is a fellowship-trained pediatric pulmonologist who cares for children with asthma, bronchopulmonary dysplasia & other respiratory conditions.
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Kevin K. Brown, MD

Dr. Kevin Brown is a pulmonologist and researcher with expertise in interstitial lung disease. He also serves as the Department of Medicine Chair.
Carlyne D. Cool, MD

Carlyne D. Cool, MD

Carlyne D. Cool, MD, is a pathologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Cool is in the Division of Pathology and Department of Medicine.
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Joseph Cooley, DO

Dr. Joseph Cooley is a fellowship-trained pulmonologist who treats all lung diseases, including ARDS, COPD, shortness of breath and ILD.

The latest in clinical trials

We're currently recruiting for the following cardiology clinical trials.

Biomarkers & Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Progression

Are biomarkers in the blood of patients with hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) predictive? Researchers understand if biomarkers can help doctors understand how quickly the disease will progress

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Pulmonary Fibrosis & Genetic Factors

The purpose of this study is to investigate inherited genetic factors that play a role in the development of familial pulmonary fibrosis and to identify a group of genes that predispose individuals to develop pulmonary fibrosis.

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