April 2008 National Jewish CONNECTION
April 2008National JewishCONNECTIONA newsletter for healthcare providersWelcome to the first issue ofNational Jewish ConnectionThis newsletter will provide quarterly updates on new facultyand services, and educational opportunities for you, your staffand your patients.Cardiology Returns to National JewishCardiology care is back at National Jewish with a ground-breakingprogram that provides comprehensive consultation, non-invasiveevaluation and management of patients with cardiopulmonary disease.The Cardiology Division includes cardiologists, a certified nursepractitioner, respiratory therapists, registered nurses, echocardiographers,exercise physiologists and cardiovascular technologists all with specialcardiology training. Howard Weinberger, MD, Division Head, is adiplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, the AmericanBoard of Internal Medicine, and the American Board of Internal Medicinefor Cardiovascular Disease. Kern Buckner, MD, is a diplomate of theNational Board of Medical Examiners, the American Board of InternalMedicine, and the American Board of Internal Medicine for CardiovascularDisease and Interventional Cardiology.National Jewish — A Cardiology PioneerCardiology is not a new program for us. Between 1948 to 1968, theNational Jewish cardiology surgery program pioneered work in openheart surgery, including: performing the first mitral commissurotomysurgery in the western U.S.; using climate controlled surgical suites withthe finest lighting; devising a chemical procedure to stop ventriclefibrillation; developing an electrode to measure the natural electricaloutput of heart cells and creating a high-speed, low-radiation x-raytechnique. We were also one of the first to use a pump oxygenator.The current National Jewish cardiac program does not include surgery.Call Physician Line at 1-800-652-9555for physician consultations, and referrals toour cardiopulmonary services.We consult, diagnose and treat patients with:Coronary artery diseaseDyspneaArrhythmiasPFO (Patent Foramen Ovale)Undiagnosed shortness of breathDiastolic heart failureHigh blood pressureCardiac sarcoidosisObstructive sleep apneaNational Jewish cardiology services include: PET/CT scanner - high definition, 40 slice Nuclear Medicine Heart Camera CT Dual Source, 64-slice MRI 1.5T Monitoring: Holter, Event, Mobile telemetry,Mobile blood pressure Echocardiography: Exercise stress,Signal average, Saline Ultrasound: General, Vascular Stress testing: Exercise,Exercise nuclear,Pharmacologic 3-D Post ProcessingInsideClinical Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Diagnostic News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Faces and Places. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5CME Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Clinical Highlights*Interventional PulmonologyNew Options for Your PatientsMIDC is open for bronchoscopiesand GI proceedures.National Jewish is now one of only a handful of centers aroundthe country — and the only center in the Rocky MountainRegion — offering interventional pulmonology services with aformally trained specialist.Services Include:Ali I. Musani, MD, FCCP, joined National Jewish mid-January tolead our Interventional Pulmonology Program. Most recently hewas the Director of the Interventional Pulmonology Program forPresbyterian Medical Center at the University of PennsylvaniaHospital. It is one of the most active and well-respectedprograms in the nation. Airway recanalization with laser and other modalities Removal of foreign bodies Identify, diagnose and treat pulmonary nodules Early detection and staging of lung cancer Diagnose and treat airway obstructions due to benign andmalignant diseases Pleural procedures Airways stent implantation and removal Balloon dilatation of airways (balloon bronchoplasty)Dr. Musani and his team will utilize our new state-of-the-artMinimally Invasive Diagnostic Center (MIDC) for most of theprocedures. Equipment available includes:The National Jewish Interventional Pulmonary Program offers awide spectrum of minimally invasive diagnostic, therapeutic andpalliative airway procedures. Dr. Musani is an internationalexpert in the latest technologies such as EndobronchialUltrasound for early detection and staging cancers of the lungand other organs; Super Dimension navigation system for earlydiagnosis of pulmonary nodules; and laser therapy for tumorablation and stent placement in the airways for myriad of benignand malignant diseases. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) Laser bronchoscopy Electrocautery Argon plasma coagulation Flexible and rigid bronchoscopy Super dimension Navigation system Fluoroscopy StentsHe is also considered a national and international leader in theuse of long term indwelling pleural catheters for the treatment ofmalignant pleural effusions. Dr. Musani will be conducting severalmultinational and national clinical trials for the treatment ofasthma and emphysema with non-pharmacological approaches.Contact Dr. Musani through our Physician Line.Jurgen Figenser, RT; Mike Kiley, Clinic Administrator; Dr. Ali I. Musani, Director of Interventional Pulmonology; Lonnie Marsh, RN; andDr. Gregory Cosgrove, Medical Director of the new Minimally Invasive Diagnostic Center at National Jewish.2
Clinical HighlightsHIV Specialist Now at National JewishYou now have a new specialty care resource for your HIVpatients and expanded infectious diseases services.Ken Lichtenstein, MD, recently joined our Division ofMycobacterial and Infectious Disease. He is a Diplomate of theAmerican Board of Internal Medicine and the American Boardof Internal Medicine for Infectious Diseases. Prior to coming toNational Jewish, he served as Division Chief for InfectiousDiseases at Rose Medical Center where he worked in privatepractice. He was voted a Top Doc in 5280 Magazine for BestInfectious Diseases and AIDS Care from 1994 to 1999 and BestAIDS Care physician from 1999 to 2004.The National Jewish HIV program provides a unique blend ofdiagnosis, early stage treatment, health maintenance care,therapeutic drug monitoring, and full service research. We candevelop treatment plan recommendations for primary carephysicians or provide specialty care.Dr. Lichtenstein is accepting new patients and welcomes yourreferrals to our program. He is available for phone or officeconsultations through our Physician Line.RheumatologyTreating All Ages and All SeveritiesNational Jewish is now home to one of the largest multispecialtyrheumatology practices in the Rocky Mountain Region. Ourphysician team offers unparalleled expertise in diagnosing andtreating adult and pediatric immune system diseases that include:All Severity LevelsOur special focus on immune system diseases allows ourphysicians to make complicated diagnoses and developappropriate treatment plans. We have the capability to diagnoseand treat patients with mild to severe conditions and offer themthe opportunity to access the latest clinical trials. Autoimmune disease Interstitial lung disease Systemic lupus erythematosus Metabolic bone diseaseYou may refer patients for rheumatology care bycalling our Physician Line. Myositis Osteoporosis Rheumatoid arthritis Sarcoidosis Scleroderma Sjögren’s Syndrome VasculitisInfusion TherapyIn addition to diagnosis, treatment and clinical research, we runa state-of-the-art intravenous immunogloblin (IVIG) infusion room.Our highly successful infusion program combines a home-likeenvironment with our rapid infusion protocol. It minimizes timelost from work or school and fosters compliance. We emphasizepreventative care and create a positive atmosphere whereindividuals are not “treated as being sick.” National Jewishpioneered this approach that results in a dramatic decrease ininfections, fewer symptoms and a good response to oralantibiotic therapy.Marc Cohen, MD, a nationally respected rheumatologist, came toNational Jewish from the Mayo Clinic in Florida.Physician Line 1-800-652-95553
Diagnostic NewsState-of-the-art testing for all ages — infants to teens.Pediatric Pulmonary DiagnosticCenter OpensNew Assays at National Jewish AdvancedDiagnostics LaboratoriesThe NJ4kids program established a Pediatric PulmonaryDiagnostic Center (PPDC) to effectively evaluate and formulatetreatment plans for one of the most challenging groups withrespiratory symptoms — the preschool child. We offer state-ofthe-art pulmonary diagnostic testing to assist you in evaluatingand treating your pediatric patients —infants to teenagers. Manyof the tests are exclusive to National Jewish and not availableelsewhere. Comprehensive test results are available quickly. Callour Physician Line at 1-800-652-9555 to schedule a patient fortesting.Recurrent or chronic urticaria can be an incredibly frustratingdisease. Patients with autoimmune urticaria often have moresevere, treatment-resistant hives. Now, with the chronicurticaria assay (test code: IGERAB), a positive CD203c mayprovide a rationale for escalating therapy. Additionally,patients can finally have an explanation for the cause of thischronic problem.The assay was developed and published by our AdvancedDiagnostics (ADx) Laboratories in conjunction withinvestigators at the University of Colorado Health SciencesCenter (J. Allergy Clin. Immunol.2006;117:1430-4).We offer tests to assess: Lung function and structure Lung volume/inflation Lung elasticity and compliance Mouth, throat and tongue functions Allergies Bone density Digestive tract anatomy and function Consequences of recurrent respiratory tract infectionsTo learn more about this assay and the extensive menu oflaboratory services offered by ADx Laboratories at NationalJewish, please contact Wendy Neuberger at 303-398-1367,or via email at neubergerw@njc.org.4
Faces & PlacesLittleton Location Expands andMoves to Highlands RanchThe Faces of National Jewish —Meet Our Physician RepresentativesIn response to community needs for our services in the southDenver area, our Littleton location moved to a bigger office inHighlands Ranch. This new location triples our space, offers moreparking and is easier for patients to find.There are over 1,500 faces on staff at National Jewish, and wewant to introduce two who are your local connection to ourfaculty, staff and services. They can answer questions, provideresources and help you with many issues. We look forward togetting to know your practice better and learning how we mayassist you in caring for your patients.National Jewish at Highlands Ranch is located at 8671 SouthQuebec Street, Suite 120 in the Highlands Ranch Medical Pavilionbuilding. This location offers allergy, asthma, pediatric pulmonaryand adult sleep and rheumatology services.Please call our office directly at 303-703-3646 to refer patients,consult with a physician or ask questions. We are ready toassist you.You may call the National Jewish Sleep Centerat 303-270-2708 for adult sleep-relatedhealthcare needs.Fran Thorpe303-398-1471Denver Pulmonary PracticesJoin National JewishCalile Himes303-398-2425National Jewish Physician LineRecently, two local practices, East Denver Pulmonary and SouthDenver Pulmonary Associates joined our faculty. These practicesare now known as National Jewish East Denver and NationalSouth Denver, but will continue to practice in their currentlocations with their current patients.Developed exclusively for physicians and healthcareprofessionals, this toll-free line is your direct access to aspecialized respiratory nurse who can facilitate your request for apatient referral or physician consultation. Clinical questions arerouted to the appropriate physician who responds to you withintwo business days.We share the same mission for patient care, education and serviceand believe patients and physicians alike will reap the benefits ofthis new relationship.Physician Line Nurses also provide information about NationalJewish programs, patient educational materials and resources.Call us at:National Jewish East Denver 303-320-1221National Jewish South Denver 303-788-8500Call the Physician Line at1-800-NJC-9555 (1-800-652-9555),Monday through Friday,8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mountain time.Physician Line 1-800-652-95555
Faces & PlacesMeet our New FacultyPhotonot availablePhotonot 2627As part of our strategic plan, National Jewish is expanding our faculty to better meet the needs for specialty care in ourcommunity and across the country. We are pleased to introduce the following new physicians:Pulmonary and CriticalCare Medicine(* Hospitalist at RoseMedical Center)1. Kenneth Malcolm, PhD2. Donald R. Rollins, MD3. Daniel Smith, MD4. Marisa L. Echaniz, MD*5. Steven L. Fabian, MD*6. Daniela Grayeb, MD*7. Tadd Hiatt, MD*8. Mary E. Hicks, MD*Mycobacterial &Respiratory Infections9. Gregory J. Hicks, MD*10. Zaki A. Refaat, MD*11. Lauren Sarnat, MD*12. Beata Wyatt, MD*13. Jeffrey Zamarripa, MD*16. Christopher Czaja, MD, MPH17. Shannon Kasperbauer, MD18. Ken Lichtenstein, MD19. Carlos Perez-Velez, MDInterventionalPulmonology14. Ali I. Musani, MDGastroenterology15. Luette S. Morton, MD23. Alison Heru, MD24. Karin Hoth, PhDEnvironmental andOccupational HealthSciencesRheumatology/Endocrinology25. Roland M. du Bois, MD26. Remy Kachadourian, PhD20. Marc Cohen, MD21. Jennifer Janssen, MD22. Jennifer Sloane, MDCardiologyVisit www.nationaljewish.org for provider biographies.6Psychosocial Medicine27. J. Kern Buckner, MD
CME OpportunitiesFree Professional Education OpportunitiesCMELogix is our online portal for continuing medical educationthat provides accredited CME/CE offerings on respiratory andimmune system diseases.Get FREE CME education on your schedule with curriculumdeveloped by our world-renowned faculty. After you havecompleted your evaluation, simply print your certificate; there’sno more waiting for it to arrive in the mail!One of the first offerings on CMELogix.org is a two-tract course,good for 1.5 CME credit hours each, entitled, “TargetingPeripheral Airways in Asthma.”Additional Online Courses Include:Atopic DermatitisUnderlying Inflammatory Pathophysiology of AsthmaLong-term Control Medications for the Treatment of AsthmamedFeature is an online health information resource forproviders and patients. Every month offers a free online CME/CEcourse about a respiratory or immune condition and patienteducational information on the same topic. Direct your staff andpatients to nationaljewish.org to access the free CME/CE andconsumer offerings and learn about these important healthtopics.Go to CMELogix.org for a complete list of our professionaleducation offerings.Denver Area CME Events:Free Saturday CME Series – Register TodayCall today to secure your spot at the half-day seminars notedbelow. We host these symposia in our Molly Blank ConferenceCenter on our Denver campus.Upcoming topics* Include:April – Allergic RhinitisMay – Weight ControlJune – WheezingJuly – DyspneaInterventional PulmonologyFeaturing: Ali Musani, MD and Barry Make, MDMay 10, 2008*topics may changeSave the DateInternational COPD ConferenceSeptember 11-12, 2008National Jewish Denver Molecular Phenotypes in COPD Genetic Phenotypes in HumansFor more information or to register go to njc.org/ProEd or call 1.800.844.23057
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for Cardiovascular Disease. Kern Buckner, MD, is a diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, the American Board of Internal Medicine, and the American Board of Internal Medicine for Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. National Jewish — A Cardiology Pioneer Cardiology is not a new program for us. Between 1948 to .
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