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Richard Albert, MD, Pulmonology, Aurora, CO

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Pulmonology Aurora, CO

Critical Care Medicine, Pleural Disease

Professor, Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine

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  • Office

    1635 Aurora Ct
    Aurora, CO 80045
    Phone+1 303-725-8979

Summary

  • Dr. Richard Albert is a retired pulmonologist and Professor Emeritus in the University of Colorado Department of Medicine. He received his medical degree from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and was in practice 49 years, 21 at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 19 at the University of Colorado, 19 years at Denver Health and 9 at the University Hospital. He specialized in critical care, particularly the ventilatory management of ARDS, and in COPD.

Education & Training

  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1975 - 1976
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoResidency, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1975
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Internal Medicine, 1973 - 1974
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoResidency, Internal Medicine, 1971 - 1973
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical Campus
    University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 1971

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1972 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Chronic Azithromycin Decreases the Frequency of COPD Exacerbations 
    2011 International Conference, Denver, Colorado, USA
  • Chronic Azithromycin Decreases the Frequency of COPD Exacerbations 
    American Thoracic Society, 2011 International Conference, Denver, Colorado, USA

Press Mentions

  • Denver Health Lost Top Doctors, Including Medicine and Surgery Chiefs
    Denver Health Lost Top Doctors, Including Medicine and Surgery ChiefsJanuary 10th, 2016
  • Study Looks at Addition of Sigh Ventilation in Trauma Patients
    Study Looks at Addition of Sigh Ventilation in Trauma PatientsNovember 3rd, 2023

Grant Support

  • Long-Term Oxygen Treatment TrialNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2010
  • Clinical Trial: Effect Of Chronic Macrolide Administration On COPD ExacerbationsNational Center For Research Resources2008
  • Effect Of Chronic Macrolide Admin On The Freqncy &Severty Of COPD ExacerbationsNational Center For Research Resources2007–2008
  • Effect Of Chronic Macrolide Administration On COPD ExacerbationsNational Center For Research Resources2007
  • Benefits Of Ambulatory Oxygen In Hypoxemic COPD PatientsNational Center For Research Resources2006–2007
  • Novel Strategies Targeting Acute Exacerbation Of COPDNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2003–2007
  • Lung Volume Reduction Surgery--Clinical CenterDivision Of Lung Diseases1997–2000
  • Heterogeneity Of Interstitial PressuresNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1997–1998
  • Heterogeneity Of Interstitial PressuresNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1995–1997
  • Core--Physiology/MorphologyNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1996
  • Lipoxygenase Products Of Arachidonic Acid And Pulmonary FiltrationNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1985
  • Lipoxgenase Products Of Arachidonic Acid In ARDSNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1985
  • Arachidonic Acid Metabolite--CoreNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1985