Darlene Kim, MD, FACC Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Darlene Kim, MD, is a cardiologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Kim is in the Division of Cardiology and Department of Medicine. Associate Professor Department of Medicine Division of Cardiology 5280 Top Doctors 2020 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 77 Patient Ratings 14 Patient Comments Overview Contact Info & Locations Patient Ratings & Comments Programs & Services Cardiology Programs Department of Medicine Division of Cardiology (Adult) EILO/VCD Program Exercise & Performance Breathing Center Pulmonary Hypertension Program Scleroderma Program Specialties & Conditions Cardiac Sarcoidosis Congestive Heart Failure Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Diastolic Dysfunction Dyspnea (Shortness of Breath) Heart Valve Disease High Cholesterol Hypertension Intracardiac Shunts Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Special Interests Research Interests Cardiovascular imaging, pulmonary hypertension, treatment quality Clinical Interests All aspects of general cardiology; Preventive cardiology; Pulmonary Hypertension; Coronary artery disease; Diagnostic cardiac catheterization and multi-modality advanced cardiac imaging including transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, nuclear and echo stress testing, and cardiac CT. Education Education 2004 Mount Sinai School of Medicine, MD 1999 Stanford University, BA Residency 2004 - 2007 Temple University Hospital, Internal Medicine Awards & Recognition Whitepaper Writing Group, Council on Clinical Practice, American College of Cardiology. Board Certification Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, Echocardiography, Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Professional Memberships American College of Cardiology American Society of Echocardiography Society of Cardiac Computed Tomography American Society of Nuclear Cardiology American Heart Association Hospital Affiliations St. Joseph Hospital - Denver Ask a Question through Patient Portal Sign in to your My National Jewish Health patient portal account to communicate with your care team, manage appointments, and more. Create an Account Contact Information Office: 877.225.5654 Locations National Jewish Health Main Campus 1400 Jackson St. Denver, CO 80206 Saint Joseph Hospital 1835 Franklin Street Denver, CO 80218 Patient Ratings The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. This survey is about the patient care experience and does not address crucial characteristics like medical decision-making, prescribing the best therapy, and patient outcomes. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey. Provider showed concern 4.9 Friendliness 4.9 Spoke using clear language 4.9 Provider explained things clearly 4.8 Amount of time spent with you 4.8 Provider included you in decisions 4.8 Confidence in your doctor 4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider 4.8 Comments Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2020 Dr. Kim was great as usual. I didn't feel like we had much time together but I felt like this was more of an inhouse virtual visit problem than something Dr. Kim did. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2020 I will always recommend *Dr. Kim she has an understanding and concern of her patients problems - Excellent doctor - National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2020 Good National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2020 As you can see by my grades I'm beyond happy with all the professional people at National Jewish - I feel as if I have a whole hospital taking care of only me. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2020 Dr kim is a Rockstar...She should have her own baseball card..simply the best You couldnt ask for a more caring and and super smart doctor... National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2020 Dr. Kim is an outstanding physician in every respect - professional, knowledgeable, detail conscious, while also courteous and friendly and easy to communicate with. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2020 *Dr. Kim is just wonderful - the best! National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2019 There should be something higher than "very good" to rate *Dr. Kim - EXCELLENT+++!! National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2019 Excellent. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2019 *Dr. Kim, my cardiologist for 6 years, has provided excellent care in every way, including regular diagnostic tests. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2019 professional show more National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2019 *Dr. Kim is an excellent cardiologist but doesn't always show the greatest compassion or concerns for fears. I would NOT want anyone else but her. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2019 *Darlene Kim MD is impeccable and BRILLIANT. Toss in humor. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2018 I would prefer that she talks slower. I need time to process, I'm old -