Pulmonology

James Crapo, MD

Professor of Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care

James D. Crapo, MD, is a distinguished pulmonologist specializing in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), oxidative stress, critical care medicine, and pleural disease. He primarily treats adult patients at risk for or diagnosed with COPD, including those enrolled in genetic epidemiology studies like the COPDGene project, a multi-institutional NHLBI-funded initiative he co-leads as principal investigator to identify genes determining COPD risk, subtypes, prognosis, and therapy respo

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Pulmonary Disease (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (MD, 1971)
Internship: Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 1971-1972)
Residency: Duke University Hospital (Internal Medicine, 1975-1976)
Fellowship: Duke University Hospital (Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1974-1975)
Undergraduate: Brigham Young University (B.S., 1967)

Years in Practice

55+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
The American Society for Clinical Investigation — Elected Member
1981

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

COPD & Emphysema

Conditions & Treatments

Asthma & COPDCOPD

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

National Jewish Health
University of Colorado Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Crapo treats

Frequently asked

Where does Dr. Crapo practice?

James Crapo practices in Denver, CO with hospital affiliations including National Jewish Health and University of Colorado Hospital.

What does Dr. Crapo specialize in?

James Crapo is a board-certified pulmonology specialist with focus areas in COPD & Emphysema.

How long has Dr. Crapo been practicing?

James Crapo has 55+ years of clinical experience in pulmonology.

What is Dr. Crapo's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (MD, 1971); Internship: Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 1971-1972); Residency: Duke University Hospital (Internal Medicine, 1975-1976).