Dr. Jerald Koepke, MD


Physician
Allergy

Colorado Allergy & Asthma Centers, P.C.
125 Rampart Way
Suite 200
Denver, Colorado 80230
For an appointment, call (720) 858-7600
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About Dr. Jerald Koepke, MD

Dr. Jerald Koepke has been practicing medicine in Denver since 1980 when he joined Dr. John Selner at the Allergy Respiratory Institute. On January 1, 1997, the Colorado Allergy and Asthma Clinic merged with the Allergy Respiratory Institute to create Colorado Allergy and Asthma Centers. Dr. Koepke was excited about the blending of these two nationally recognized practices and the expanded opportunities for patient care through extended services, education, and research.

Dr. Koepke is certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois and of the Illinois School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at the University of Michigan before entering the U.S. Navy for two years. He studied allergy and immunology at National Jewish Hospital in Denver. He served on the senior teaching staff at the Asthma Center before entering private practice. He is currently an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. He is also a Fellow of both The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology and The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, the two national organizations recognizing academic achievements of physicians in his field.

Dr. Koepke has been named a leading allergist in Denver by surveys of practicing Colorado physicians. He has become renowned as a physician who first introduced and has instructed allergists in the use of the fiberoptic nasal endoscope to aid in diagnosing and treating allergy problems. He has instructed over 3,000 physicians at national allergy meetings over the past 22 years in the use of the fiberopticscope. As a physician who enjoys patient care, his goal is to educate patients so that they can successfully manage their allergies and asthma. His personalized care facilitates this goal.

Conditions Treated

Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis (Anaphyactic Shock)
Asthma
Atopic Dermatitis
Food Allergy
Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)
Hives (Urticaria)
Sinusitis

Procedures & Services

Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy)
Allergy Tests
Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Food Challenge Test
Lung Function Tests
Patch Testing for Contact Dermatitis

Patient Education Resources

Could gluten be triggering my asthma?
There is some evidence to suggest that gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, may be a trigger for asthma symptoms in some individuals. However, the relationship between gluten and asthma ...
Eggplant makes my mouth itchy. Am I allergic to it?
If eating eggplant causes itching in your mouth, it is possible that you have an allergic reaction to it. Food allergies are caused by an abnormal response of the immune system to certain proteins fou...
Is there a treatment for food allergy?
The treatment for food allergies is to strictly avoid the allergenic food, and in case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephrine (injectable) in the ...
Is there a treatment for peanut allergy?
The treatment for peanut allergy is strict avoidance of peanuts and products that may contain peanuts. In case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephr...
What is the treatment for severe asthma?
Severe asthma is a type of asthma that is characterized by frequent exacerbations, or "flare-ups," and difficulty controlling symptoms with traditional asthma medications. The treatment of s...