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Dr. John Fletcher Wade III, MD

(530 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (1986)

Professional interests include: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease, sleep disorders, and more.

100 Cook Street Suite 400
Denver, CO 80206

(720) 516-9421

Dr. John Fletcher Wade III, MD is a pulmonologist in Denver, CO specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in 1986 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. John Fletcher Wade III, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC and UCHealth Pulmonology Clinic - Cherry Creek.

Office Locations

Address:

100 Cook Street Suite 400
Denver, CO 80206

Some issues Dr. John Fletcher Wade III, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

airway management	119
bronchoscopy	10
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	1956
hospital care	2110
inpatient care	2110
minimally invasive procedures	11
pulmonary testing	987
sleep study	239

**Gender**
Male	1024
Female	1091

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1861
Black	194
Hispanic	21
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	901
From 75 to 84	706
85 and over	227
Less than 65	281

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	60
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

airway management	147
bronchoscopy	16
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	2021
hospital care	1726
inpatient care	1726
minimally invasive procedures	17
pulmonary testing	888
sleep study	262

**Gender**
Male	1048
Female	1011

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1793
Black	196
Hispanic	26
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	838
From 75 to 84	705
85 and over	235
Less than 65	281

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	61
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

airway management	107
bronchoscopy	63
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	1678
hospital care	1715
inpatient care	1715
minimally invasive procedures	40
pulmonary testing	742
sleep study	179

**Gender**
Male	1872
Female	1970

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3374
Black	336
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1572
From 75 to 84	1356
85 and over	406
Less than 65	508

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	40
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	61
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

airway management	113
aspiration	13
bronchoscopy	106
diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	1634
hospital care	1526
inpatient care	1526
minimally invasive procedures	73
minor procedures	13
pulmonary testing	669
sleep study	182

**Gender**
Male	930
Female	947

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1672
Black	147
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	801
From 75 to 84	656
85 and over	200
Less than 65	220

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	62
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	60
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

airway management	269
aspiration	13
bronchoscopy	38
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	1284
hospital care	1527
inpatient care	1527
minimally invasive procedures	26
minor procedures	13
pulmonary testing	591
sleep study	219

**Gender**
Male	855
Female	872

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1497
Black	168
Hispanic	24
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	694
From 75 to 84	654
85 and over	188
Less than 65	191

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	62
Diabetes	43
Dementia	16
Cancer	18

airway management	184
bronchoscopy	8
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	1079
hospital care	1343
inpatient care	1343
minimally invasive procedures	9
pulmonary testing	570
sleep study	149

**Gender**
Male	718
Female	723

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1282
Black	112
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	564
From 75 to 84	540
85 and over	171
Less than 65	166

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	63
Diabetes	40
Dementia	19
Cancer	19

airway management	220
bronchoscopy	23
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	1161
hospital care	1406
inpatient care	1406
minimally invasive procedures	13
pulmonary testing	612
sleep study	173

**Gender**
Male	797
Female	767

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1364
Black	142
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	621
From 75 to 84	613
85 and over	173
Less than 65	157

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	62
Diabetes	42
Dementia	19
Cancer	19

airway management	114
doctor visit	1171
hospital care	1053
inpatient care	1053
pulmonary testing	628
sleep study	156

**Gender**
Male	787
Female	767

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1340
Black	145
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	659
From 75 to 84	589
85 and over	166
Less than 65	140

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	56
Diabetes	42
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

airway management	190
doctor visit	2403
hospital care	1564
inpatient care	1564
pulmonary testing	1399
sleep study	234

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Fletcher Wade III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John Fletcher Wade III, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Denver, CO were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

airway management	163
aspiration	13
bronchoscopy	39
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	1599
hospital care	1552
inpatient care	1552
minimally invasive procedures	28
minor procedures	13
pulmonary testing	787
sleep study	199

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Fletcher Wade III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	803
Female	814

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	144
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	1418
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	21
Other	11

**Age**
85 and over	176
75 to 84	581
Less than 65	194
65 to 74	665

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Fletcher Wade III, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Fletcher Wade III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	20
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. John Fletcher Wade III, MD graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in 1986. He completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (1986)

Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals (1990)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John Fletcher Wade III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC

UCHealth Pulmonology Clinic - Cherry Creek

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John Fletcher Wade III, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 530 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John Fletcher Wade III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Denver, CO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John Fletcher Wade III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Covidien LP	$1,462 Interventional Lung Solutions $1,462
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$1,359 NUCALA $566	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $259	INCRUSE $203	BREO $157	ANORO $127	Other $48
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$1,289 OFEV $763	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $308	STIOLTO $93	STIOLTO RESPIMAT $43	COMBIVENT RESPIMAT $14	Other $68
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$1,283 SYMBICORT $399	FASENRA $240	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $209	BREZTRI $181	FARXIGA $73	Other $181
Ethicon Inc.	$812 Monarch Platform $794	Monarch $17
Other	$5,604 Esbriet $475	SMARTVEST $455	Brovana $241	XOLAIR $233	AVYCAZ $204	Other $3,996

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,443
Travel and Lodging	$2,125
Education	$241

Biography

Dr. John Wade is a specialist in adult critical care and adult pulmonology. These areas are among his clinical interests: sleep disorders, emphysema, and asthma. The average patient rating for Dr. Wade is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He obtained his medical school training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver. He is affiliated with UCHealth.