About
Dr. Amen Sergew is the founder of Integrative Pulmonary Clinic and a dual board-certified pulmonologist and critical care physician. She earned her medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Minnesota before pursuing a Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine fellowship at the University of Colorado in 2006. After fellowship, she spent nearly a year practicing pulmonary medicine in New Zealand before returning to the United States.
Dr. Sergew joined National Jewish Health, where she served as Director of the Chronic Respiratory Failure Program and co-directed the ALS Clinic. She also directed the ICU at the Veterans Administration in Aurora, Colorado. In 2024, she enrolled in the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona's Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, deepening her whole-person approach to respiratory care. Her clinical passions include ALS and neuromuscular respiratory diseases, chronic respiratory failure, sleep medicine, breathing techniques, and integrative pulmonary medicine. She holds elected membership in the American College of Chest Physicians Home-based Mechanical Ventilation and Neuromuscular Disease Network. She also served as a Technical Expert Panelist on Non-Invasive Ventilation for CMS and as a member of the American Thoracic Society Health Policy Committee. Dr. Sergew co-founded Scopes and Shields, an organization of physicians and lawyers working to improve the care, privacy, and dignity of incarcerated patients. Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, knitting, traveling, listening to podcasts, and spending time in nature.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Minnesota
Fellowship
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Colorado (2006); Fellowship in Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine (enrolled 2024)
Additional Training
Assistant Professor, Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sergew right for?
Dr. Sergew is a strong fit for adults living with complex or chronic respiratory conditions. Patients with ALS, COPD, neuromuscular diseases, chronic respiratory failure, or post-COVID breathing difficulties benefit most from her depth of experience. She also works well with patients managing sleep disorders, asthma, or breathing pattern disorders who want a root-cause approach. Patients who value long appointments, direct access to their physician, and integrative therapies alongside conventional medicine will find her practice a natural home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sergew specializes in a wide range of pulmonary and respiratory conditions. Her deepest expertise covers ALS and neuromuscular respiratory diseases, chronic respiratory failure, COPD, asthma, sleep disorders, and post-COVID breathing difficulties. She also treats chronic cough, vocal cord dysfunction, obesity hypoventilation syndrome, diaphragmatic paralysis, and nicotine dependence.
Yes. Dr. Sergew holds dual board certifications in Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine. She completed her Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine fellowship at the University of Colorado in 2006. She is also enrolled in the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona's Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine.
Dr. Sergew builds individualized treatment plans that identify and address root causes rather than managing symptoms alone. She combines evidence-based pulmonary medicine with validated integrative therapies such as breathing exercises, meditation, mindfulness, and nutrition coaching. Her goal is to reduce medication reliance when appropriate while improving overall health and well-being.
Dr. Sergew has extensive experience in ALS care. At National Jewish Health, she co-directed the ALS Clinic and directed the Chronic Respiratory Failure Program, treating patients with late-stage neuromuscular diseases requiring ventilator management. She partners with ALS United Rocky Mountain and hosts free educational programs on ALS and breathing for patients, families, and caregivers.
Yes. Dr. Sergew offers home visits for patients who prefer care at home. She billed her in-person hospice visits and home assessments directly to patients. Travel time is billed at her hourly rate. Patient testimonials highlight her willingness to visit patients in hospice settings to provide hands-on guidance.
Dr. Sergew earned her medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Minnesota and her Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine fellowship at the University of Colorado. She enrolled in the Integrative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Arizona's Andrew Weil Center in 2024.
Dr. Sergew has served in several national leadership roles. She served as a Technical Expert Panelist on Non-Invasive Ventilation in COPD for CMS and as an appointed member of the American Thoracic Society Health Policy Committee. She holds elected membership in the American College of Chest Physicians Home-based Mechanical Ventilation and Neuromuscular Disease Network.
Yes. Dr. Sergew conducts follow-up visits via telehealth for both Medicare patients and direct-pay patients. Telehealth appointments fit within all three care plan options at IPC. Members can also reach Dr. Sergew through secure messaging during office hours and after hours when clinically appropriate.
Doctor profile last updated August 17, 2026