Christopher K. Dyke, MD, FACC Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Christopher K. Dyke, MD, is a cardiologist with expertise advanced cardiac imaging at National Jewish Health. Dr. Dyke is in the Division of Cardiology. Associate Professor Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine 5280 Top Doctors 2022 Previously a 5280 Top Doctor America’s Top Doctors 2015 — Castle Connolly, Medical, Ltd. Recognized in America’s Top Doctors — Castle Connolly, Inc. Best Doctors in America® 2019-2020 — Best Doctors, Inc. Recognized in Best Doctors in America® — Best Doctors, Inc. America’s Top Doctors 2020 — Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. Email Profile Print Profile Patient Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars 83 Patient Ratings 40 Patient Comments Overview Contact Info & Locations Patient Ratings & Comments Programs & Services Anticoagulation Clinic Cardiology Programs Department of Medicine Division of Cardiology (Adult) Specialties & Conditions Arrhythmia & Palpitations Cardiac Imaging Cardiac MRI Cardiac Sarcoidosis Cardiac/Coronary CTA Chest Pain Congestive Heart Failure Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Diastolic Dysfunction Dyspnea (Shortness of Breath) General Cardiology Heart Valve Disease High Cholesterol Hypertension Intracardiac Shunts Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Special Interests My passion is outpatient and inpatient clinical cardiology. The connection experienced with patients during the diagnostic and therapeutic journey in their comprehensive care is the most rewarding part of my practice. I have worked in an academic setting (Duke University Medical Center) and a community-based practice (Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute) and feel National Jewish Health combines the best of both patient care settings. My clinical passion is advanced cardiac imaging. The breadth and depth of these newer technologies adds significant clinical value in the care of our cardiovascular patients. Research is important to continue to optimize diagnostic utility. I am involved with two separate patient registries in cardiac MRI designed to increase clinical impact understanding and I have a research agreement with GE to research and clinically apply new MRI sequences and protocols. I have also been active in the leadership of the Society of Cardiovascular MRI and currently serve on the Clinical Practice Committee (chair position) and Clinical Trials Committee. Additional clinical interests include prevention and management of coronary artery disease, hypertension, and dyslipidemia as well as diseases of the heart muscle, heart valves, and heart rhythm. See More View Publications Education Education Baylor University, BS, Biology University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, MD Mayo Clinic, Stanley J. Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Fellowship Residency University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Internal Medicine Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas VA Medical Center Fellowship Duke University Medical Center, General Cardiology National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Cardiovascular MRI Board Certification Cardiovascular Diseases Cardiovascular CT Internal Medicine Professional Memberships Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC) Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Society for Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Stanley J. Sarnoff Society of Fellows Publications Han Y, Chen T, Bryant J, Bucciarelli-Ducci C, Dyke C, Elliott MD, Ferrari VA, Friedrich MG, Lawton C, Manning WJ, Ordovas K, Plein S, Powell AJ, Raman SV, Carr J. Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) guidance for the practice of cardiovascular magnetic resonance during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 2020;22(1):26. Published 2020 Apr 27. doi:10.1186/s12968-020-00628-w Abidov A, Dilsizian V, Doukky R, Duvall WL, Dyke CK, Elliott MD, Hage FG, Henzolva MJ, Johnson NP, Schwartz RG, Thomas GS, Einstein AJ. Aminophylline shortage and current recommendations for reversal of vasodilator stress: An ASNC information statement endorsed by SCMR. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 2018 Dec 20;20(1):87. doi: 10.1186/s12968-018-0510-7. Copublished: J Nucl Cardiol. 2019 Jun;26(3):1007-1014. doi: 10.1007/s12350-018-01548-0. Epub 2018 Dec 20. Review. Acharya T, Aspelund T, Jonasson TF, Schelbert EB, Cao JJ, Sathya B, Dyke CK, Aletras AH, Sigurdsson S, Thorgeirsson G, Eiriksdottir G, Harris T, Launer LJ, Gudnason V, Arai AE. Association of Unrecognized Myocardial Infarction with Long-term Outcomes in Community-dwelling Older Adults: The ICELAND MI Study. JAMA Cardiol. 2018;3(11):1101-1106. doi:10.1001/jamacardio.2018.3285. Schelbert EB, Cao JJ, Sigurdsson S, Aspelund T, Kellman P, Aletras AH, Dyke CK, Thorgeirsson G, Eiriksdottir G, Launer LJ, Gudnason V, Harris TB, Arai AE. Prevalence and prognosis of unrecognized myocardial infarction determined by cardiac magnetic resonance in older adults. JAMA. 2012 Sep 5;308(9):890-6. Dyke CK, Steinhubl SR, Kleiman NS, Cannon RO, Aberle LG, Lin M, Myles SK, Melloni C, Harrington RA, Alexander JH, Becker RC, Rusconi CP. First-in-human experience of an antidote-controlled anticoagulant using RNA aptamer technology: a phase 1a pharmacodynamic evaluation of a drug-antidote pair for the controlled regulation of factor IXa activity. Circulation. 2006 Dec 5;114(23):2490-7. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.106.668434. Epub 2006 Nov 13. PubMed PMID: 17101847. Hospital Affiliations Good Samaritan Medical CenterLutheran Medical CenterPlatte Valley Medical CenterSt. Joseph Hospital - Denver Academic Affiliations National Jewish Health, Associate Professor of Medicine Duke University Medical Center, Assistant Consulting Professor University of Washington School of Medicine, Clinical Assistant Professor Ask a Question through MyChart Sign in to your MyChart account to communicate with your care team, manage appointments, and more. 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Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2023 Whether in the office or via video, Dr. Dyke does his research and gives his fully attention during the appointment. He answers all of my, and my wife's, questions fully and never makes us feel rushed or that we ask stupid questions. He remains focused on the conversation in front of him, thinks on his feet and listens to our concerns. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2023 Due to my age, and hearing *Dr. Dyke, very good at explaining everything to my daughter. She translates to me! National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2023 I appreciate the straightforward approach. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2023 Dr. Dyke has always exhibited authentic concern, kindness and competence at each visit. He is a rare gem of physician as he still implements his treatment plan as a team with his patient. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2022 All of my providers are fantastic. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2022 We had an excellent discussion - Dr Dyke explained everything very well National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 Nothing Bad National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 Excellent doctor really cared National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 Dr Dyke spends plenty of time discussing my tests, labs, questions, prognosis, etc. The appointment ends with me feeling quite satisfied afterward, knowing that he has given me options and a care plan. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 Dr Dyke is compassionate and caring every time I see him National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 We were extremely pleased with Dr. Dyke. show more National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 Dr. Dyke is a very knowledgeable doctor who is a very good communicator and person. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 Dr. Dyke came to my stress test. I wasn't expecting that. He met me in the waiting room and joined me during the test about midpoint. He was encouraging and spoke with a gentle confidence that was extremely helpful. For all the misery of getting into NJH I would come back simply for him. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 *Dr. Dyke is a very good listener he explained things very well. I have complete confidence in him. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 *Dr. Dyke is an excellent, caring, competent doctor. He is very personable and cheerful. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 Entire staff go above and beyond with my entire appts National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 I love Dr. Dyke! He is thorough, shows a true personal interest in my health and treatment. He involves me in treatment plan and health goals. He explains medications, options of treatment and plan as a collaborative discussion with me. I appreciate him very much. Dr Dyke is also very responsive when I contact him with questions or concerns. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2022 Dr Dyke is top flight clinically and relationally National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2022 Dr. Dyke was amazing! I feel very cared for by him! He is one of the kindest doctors! National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 Great physician. Very caring and explains in detail. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 Dr. Dyke was so awesome in explaining the results of my tests. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 Dr. Dyke is an awesome provider. I would recommend to anyone who needs his specialty of care. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2022 Dr Dyke has always been communicative. He listens and he speaks honestly. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2022 Excellent doctor. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2022 Dr. Dyke and his expertise was most definitely worth the wait. He is an excellent physician who takes time to listen to his patients. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2022 *Dr. Dyke has been an excellent provider to work with. He always listens, doesn't rush & really seems to care. He also seems very knowledgeable. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Dr. Dyke is a very excellent caring concerned physician who is interested in the patients well being and good health.,I have felt much better with his diagnosis of my heart Issues. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 I love Dr Dyke. He is very good, listens to me and I feel like he cares about my struggles with my health. He is patient, as I am navigating major lifestyle changes. I feel safe in his care as decisions. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 The most important was the listening. Dr. Dyke listened to my questions and concerns and answered carefully. He also saw me as a unique person and did not put me into any box re: my age, sex, illness, etc. This hardly ever happens. I am a fan. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2021 Physicians have always explained problem & usually give visual examples & information for me to read later about the disease & care. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2021 *Dr. Dyke is excellent and does a great job of explaining conditions and potential treatments. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 First class throughout National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 A pleasant and productive visit. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 Dr. Dyke is an exceptional physician National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 Dr. Dyke is the kindest man. He is not only a great physician, but he listens, shared my frustrations, and explained my years long undiagnosed condition in words I could understand, [comment about another provider]. I felt very comfortable talking to him about my frustrating journey to him and how comforting it is to me to reach some sort of conclusion in my many MANY MANY visits to National Jewish. I will recommend Dr. Dyke to anyone that will listen to me and sing his praises from the rooftop. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 He was great and I feel he will be able to help me National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 I had the choice of returning to the cardiologist closer to my home . . . but I prefer to continue care at NJH and seeing *Dr. Dyke and trust his expertise and decisions for my care. I like *Dr. Dyke and feel comfortable with his care and treatment options. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 I have been very satisfied with my care at NJH National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Dr Dyke listens well, is knowledgable, has a good bedside manner and is easy to work with. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 It was an informative and encouraging visit. Dr Dyke was patient and asked a lot of questions and took time to explain things well. Very considerate.