Irina Petrache, MD

Dr. Irina Petrache is a pulmonologist and internal medicine physician with 34 years of experience treating complex respiratory conditions. She earned her medical degree from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania, and completed her residency at Saint Lukes Medical Center through Case Western Reserve University in 1996. Dr. Petrache furthered her expertise with fellowships at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in both 1999 and 2000, providing her with advanced training in pulmonary medicine.

Dr. Petrache practices at National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado, where she focuses on serious lung conditions including acute respiratory distress syndrome, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and asthma. She leads specialized care through the COPD Program and Sarcoidosis Program, helping patients manage chronic breathing disorders. Her comprehensive approach combines her internal medicine background with advanced pulmonology expertise to provide thorough …respiratory care. Patients consistently rate Dr. Petrache highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.