Medical Expertise of Dr. Vamsi Guntur, MD
Dr. Guntur'sarea of interest is in adult asthma, specifically adult onset and difficult to treat asthma.
About Dr. Vamsi Guntur, MD
Vamsi P. Guntur, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Guntur's previous professional positions including the following:
Dr. Guntur's previous professional positions including the following:
- Member and Chair-Elect of Executive Council, Women in Medicine and Medical Sciences, University of Missouri School of Medicine. (2015-2018)
- Department of Medicine Faculty Development Committee, University of Missouri School of Medicine (2014-2016)
- Associate Program Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship, University of Missouri (2012-2017)
- Advisory Committee, University of Missouri School of Medicine (2011-2018)
- Director of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services, University of Missouri Healthcare. (2009-2018)
Patient Education Resources
Are inhaled corticosteroids safe to use for my asthma?
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are a type of medication that is commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions. They are considered safe because they are delivered directly to the lungs...
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are a type of medication that is commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions. They are considered safe because they are delivered directly to the lungs...
How do biologics work to treat my asthma?
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat asthma, a chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of ...
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat asthma, a chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of ...
I have asthma. Should I have an asthma action plan?
It's important for those with asthma to have an asthma action plan.An asthma action plan is a written document that outlines specific steps for managing asthma symptoms and preventing asthma attac...
It's important for those with asthma to have an asthma action plan.An asthma action plan is a written document that outlines specific steps for managing asthma symptoms and preventing asthma attac...
I have COPD. What can help me breathe better?
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
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...
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...
Education & Training
- Undergraduate Degree: Washington University, St. Louis
- Medical Degree: St. George's University School of Medicine, St. George's, Grenada, W.I., MD
- Internal Medicine Residency: Norwalk Hospital/ Yale University School of Medicine Affiliate
- Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Fellowship: University of Missouri
Professional Affiliations
Vamsi Guntur, MD
Why National Jewish Health? As the leading respiratory hospital in the nation for 120 years, our faculty is widely recognized for excellence in the treatment of lung diseases. We also conduct basic science, clinical and translational research in the areas of asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, sleep disorders and other related conditions. Programs such as the new Autoimmune Lung Disease Center integrate clinical care and research across subspecialties.
The Section of Sleep Medicine and the Section of Critical Care are an integrated part of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine.
The Section of Sleep Medicine and the Section of Critical Care are an integrated part of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine.