Distinguished in Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID)

Dr. Milene T. Saavedra

Pulmonary Medicine
Intermountain Health
National Jewish Health
1400 Jackson Street, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program, 
Denver, CO 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
30 Years of Experience

Distinguished in Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID)
Intermountain Health
National Jewish Health
1400 Jackson Street, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program, 
Denver, CO 
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Overview

Milene Saavedra is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Saavedra has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID). Her top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Newborn Jaundice, Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Saavedra is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Florida College Of Medicine, 1996
Residency
Washington University BJH/SLCH
Specialties
Pulmonary Medicine
Licenses
Critical Care Medicine in CO
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Hospital Affiliations
Saint Joseph Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

National Jewish Health
1400 Jackson Street, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program, Denver, CO 80206
Call: 303-270-2333
Other Locations
St. Joseph Hospital
1375 East 19th Avenue, Denver, CO 80218
Call: 303-812-2000

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


5 Clinical Trials

IV Colistin for Pulmonary Exacerbations: Improving Safety and Efficacy
IV Colistin for Pulmonary Exacerbations: Improving Safety and Efficacy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 21, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Colistin, Tobramycin
Study Phase: Phase 4
Feasibility, Acceptability, and Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of a Tele-Coaching Intervention to Improve Treatment Adherence in Cystic Fibrosis
Feasibility, Acceptability, and Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of a Tele-Coaching Intervention to Improve Treatment Adherence in Cystic Fibrosis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 09, 2023
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Phase: Not Applicable
The Natural History of Cystic Fibrosis in the Era of Next Gen Combination Modulator Agents: Novel Treatment Targets in an Evolving Disease
The Natural History of Cystic Fibrosis in the Era of Next Gen Combination Modulator Agents: Novel Treatment Targets in an Evolving Disease
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 30, 2022
Host and Bacterial Mechanisms in Recovering FEV1 After Pulmonary Exacerbations in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
Host and Bacterial Mechanisms in Recovering FEV1 After Pulmonary Exacerbations in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 30, 2022
Ultrasensitive Detection of Reductions in Cystic Fibrosis Airway Inflammation While Using Aztreonam Lysine for Inhalation Solution
Ultrasensitive Detection of Reductions in Cystic Fibrosis Airway Inflammation While Using Aztreonam Lysine for Inhalation Solution
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 24, 2020
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36 Total Publications

The changing face of inflammation following CFTR modulation: identifying new phenotypes of innate immunity.
The changing face of inflammation following CFTR modulation: identifying new phenotypes of innate immunity.
Journal: Thorax
Published: May 31, 2025
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