The 20 Best Emphysema Doctors Near Me in Aurora, CO

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 353 doctor with experience in Emphysema near Aurora, CO. Of these, 279 are Experienced, 56 are Advanced, 13 are Distinguished and 5 are Elite.

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    Irina Petrache
    Elite in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Elite in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    National Jewish Health

    1400 Jackson St, 
    Denver, CO 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Irina Petrache is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Petrache is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Cerebral Hypoxia, and Pulmonary Hypertension.

    Elite in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Elite in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    National Jewish Health

    1400 Jackson St, 
    Denver, CO 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Sandhaus is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Sandhaus is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), Emphysema, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    James Crapo
    Elite in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Elite in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Denver-Jackson

    1400 Jackson St, 
    Denver, CO 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Crapo is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Crapo is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Bronchitis, Thrombectomy, and Islet Cell Transplantation.

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    Barry J. Make
    Elite in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Elite in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    1400 Jackson St, 
    Denver, CO 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Barry Make is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Make is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Bronchitis, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Make is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Emphysema
    Elite in Emphysema

    National Jewish Health

    1400 Jackson St, 
    Denver, CO 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Regan is an Orthopedics provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Regan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, and Osteoporosis.

    Amen Sergew
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center

    1700 Wheeling St, 
    Aurora, CO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amen Sergew is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Sergew is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Lung Metastases, Bullae, and Simple Pulmonary Eosinophilia.

    Melanie Koenigshoff
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    12605 E 16th Ave Rm 9014, 
    Aurora, CO 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melanie Koenigshoff is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Koenigshoff is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Lung Transplant.

    Steven E. Lommatzsch
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    National Jewish Health

    1400 Jackson Street, Pulmonary Medicine 1, Suite A542, 
    Denver, CO 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    National Jewish Health. Dr. Lommatzsch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Cystic Fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Karina Serban
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    National Jewish Health

    1400 Jackson St, 
    Denver, CO 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karina Serban is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Serban is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Subcutaneous Emphysema.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of Colorado Hospital Authority

    1635 Aurora Ct, 
    Aurora, CO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Vandivier is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Vandivier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, and Cerebral Hypoxia.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    University Physicians Incorporated

    12605 E 16th Ave, Uchealth Anschutz Medical, 
    Aurora, CO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Sippel is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Sippel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. Dr. Sippel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema

    University Of Colorado Hospital

    1665 Aurora Ct Fl 2, 
    Aurora, CO 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Vargas is a Radiologist in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Vargas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and Collapsed Lung.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Uchealth Glomerular Diseases Clinic-Anschutz Medical Campus

    1635 Aurora Ct Fl 7, 
    Aurora, CO 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Trevor Steinbach is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Steinbach is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Emphysema.

    Marvin Schwarz
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of Colorado Hospital

    1665 Aurora Ct Fl 2, 
    Aurora, CO 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marvin Schwarz is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Schwarz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    John C. Hornsby
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine

    Midtown Inpatient Medicine

    835 East 18th Avenue, Suite 110, 
    Denver, CO 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Hornsby is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Hornsby has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Hornsby is currently accepting new patients.

    Cristian L. Dinescu
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine

    Midtown Inpatient Medicine

    835 East 18th Avenue, Suite 110, 
    Denver, CO 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Originally from Romania, Dr. Dinescu has spent the past 20 years working as an internal medicine physician in the United States. He received his medical degree from Carol Davila- Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy/University of Medicine in Bucharest, Romania, and performed his residency training at Huron Hospital / Cleveland Clinic. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and provides general internal medicine and comprehensive primary care for his adult patients. He helps patients manage and treat COPD, asthma and various lung diseases, hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney diseases, rheumatological and other endocrine-related conditions, heart failure and cardiovascular disease.Dr. Dinescu believes in helping his patients take an active role in their healthcare. Following consistent evidence-based medicine principles, he strives to offer quality care while including his patients in their decisions and treatment options.In his free time, he enjoys skiing, fishing and reading. Dr. Dinescu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Long Haul COVID, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Torticollis, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pediatric Radiology

    Children's Hospital Colorado

    13123 E 16th Ave, 
    Aurora, CO 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Davis is a Pediatric Radiologist in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Davis has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bladder, Cortical Dysplasia, Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration, and Subcortical Band Heterotopia.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of Colorado Hospital Authority

    1635 Aurora Ct, 
    Aurora, CO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Fontenot is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Fontenot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Beryllium Disease, Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of Colorado Hospital Authority

    1635 Aurora Ct, 
    Aurora, CO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alice Gray is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Gray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, Bronchitis, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of Colorado Hospital Authority

    1635 Aurora Ct, 
    Aurora, CO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sunita Sharma is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Pulmonary Aspergilloma, Aspergillosis, and Myringotomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see an Emphysema doctor near Aurora, CO?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Emphysema doctor near Aurora, CO?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Emphysema doctors near Aurora, CO?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Emphysema doctors near Aurora, CO?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Emphysema doctor near Aurora, CO?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Emphysema doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Emphysema doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Emphysema doctor near Aurora, CO?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Emphysema doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Emphysema doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Emphysema doctors near Aurora, CO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Emphysema doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Emphysema doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Emphysema doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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