Howard D. Weinberger, MD, FACC

Howard D. Weinberger, MD, is a cardiologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Weinberger is in the Division of Cardiology.

Professor
Department of Medicine
Division of Cardiology
Previously a 5280 Top Doctor 3rd year
America’s Top Doctors 2020 — Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.

Special Interests

Clinical Interests

Echocardiography and Stress Echocardiography. Sarcoidosis in the heart, shortness of breath with exercise, diagnosis and management of diastolic dysfunction and diastolic heart failure, hypertension.

Education

1983 - 1987: Indiana University SOM (Indianapolis, IN), MD
1979 - 1983: Indiana University (Bloomington, IN), BS, Biology

Residency

1990 - 1991: University of Colorado Denver, Chief Medical Resident
1988 - 1990: University of Colorado Denver, Residency, Internal Medicine
1987 - 1988: University of Colorado Denver, Internship, Internal Medicine

Fellowship

1991 - 1995: University of Colorado Denver, Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease

Awards & Recognition

2013 and 2015: America's Top Doctors, Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
2008: Internal Medicine Clinician of the Year Award, National Jewish Health
2008: 5280 Magazine Top Docs in Cardiology
1994-95: Outstanding Research Fellow, Division of Cardiology, University of Colorado Denver
Genentech/American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Cardiovascular Meeting Grant: 44th Annual Scientific Session, American College of Cardiology
1/1993-12/1994: Bugher Physician-Scientist Training Fellowship Grant (AHA)
1987: K. K. Chen Department of Pharmacology Research Award, Senior Medical Student
1982-83: Mortar Board
1979-83: Arthur Metz Distinguished Scholarship

Board Certification

2015-2025: Recertification, American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
2010-2020: Recertification, American Board of Internal Medicine
1995-2005: Diplomate American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
1990-2000: Diplomate American Board of Internal Medicine
1988: Diplomate National Board of Medical Examiners

Professional Memberships

Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Member, American Society of Echocardiography
Member, American Heart Association – Basic Science Council
Fellow, American College of Physicians – American Society of Internal Medicine
Member, American Medical Association

Publications

Fenster BE, Holm KE, Weinberger HD, Moreau KL, Meschede K, Crapo JD, Make BJ, Bowler R, Wamboldt FS, Hoth KF. Right ventricular diastolic function and exercise capacity in COPD. Respir Med.109(10):1287-92, 2015.

Fenster BE, Curran-Everett D, Freeman AM, Weinberger HD, Kern Buckner J, Carroll JD. Saline contrast echocardiography for the detection of patent foramen ovale in hypoxia: a validation study using intracardiac echocardiography. Echocardiography 31(4):420-72013, 2014.

Freeman AM, Curran-Everett D, Weinberger HD, Fenster BE, Buckner JK, Gottschall EB, Sauer WH, Maier LA, Hamzeh NY.Predictors of cardiac sarcoidosis using commonly available cardiac studies. Am J Cardiol.112(2):280-5, 2013.

Freeman AM, Fenster BE, Weinberger HD, Buckner JK, Lynch D.Hypoxia caused by persistent left superior vena cava connecting to the left atrium a rare clinical entity.Tex Heart Inst J.39(5):662-4, 2012.

Fenster BE, Freeman AM, Weinberger HD, Buckner JK.Recurrent transient mid-ventricular ballooning.Int J Cardiol. 152(2):e35-6, 2011.

Hospital Affiliations

University of Colorado Hospital

Academic Affiliations

Professor of Clinical Practice, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver

Teaching & Professional Positions

Medical Director Echocardiography Laboratory, National Jewish Health
Board Member, Denver Echo Society
7/2004-6/2007: Director, Cardiology Fellowship Training
Program, University of Colorado Denver
5/2005-6/2007: Director, Clinical Research Echocardiography Imaging Core, University of Colorado Denver
7/1995-6/2007: Program Director, Cardiology Grand Rounds, University of Colorado Denver
4/1999-4/2004: Director, Research Echocardiography Imaging Core, University of Colorado Denver
Lecturer, Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine

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Contact Information

Office: 877.225.5654

Patient Ratings

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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

4.9

Provider included you in decisions

4.8

Amount of time spent with you

4.9

Confidence in your doctor

4.9

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.8

Patient 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 – June, 2023

The most knowledgeable, caring, and compassionate doctor. I am very grateful.
National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023

*Dr. Weinberger is the BEST!
National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023

Very Positive experience
National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023

Dr. Weinberger has consistently showed knowledge and compassion to my health concerns and informs me that I can see him at anytime I might have a problem.
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023

Consistent, well informed.
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023

*Dr. Weinberger has figured out how to get my blood pressure lower - a miracle in itself!
National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2023

Very thorough.
National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2023

Dr.W is very thorough and detailed
National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2023

Good professional down-to-earth discussion.
National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2023

Dr Weinberger is very thorough with the care he gives me. He is understanding and listens very carefully to me.
National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2023

Dr. Weinberger always listens and includes me in decisions about my care.
National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2023

Dr. Weinberger was very thorough and efficient.
National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2023

I asked him a question and we discussed it. He is The Best!
National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2023

Dr. Weinberger is very professional and he is one of my favorite doctors at NJ.
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2022

*Dr. Weinberger is always very thorough and is pre-active with my care.
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2022

Top quality professional.
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2022

He is very detail oriented and attentive to patient needs.
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2022

Every appointment I have had with *Dr. Weinberger has been comforting, and pleasurable.
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2022

Dr Weinberger is exceptional and I look forward to visiting with him.
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2022

Excellent experience overall. Very confident in his abilities.
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2022

*Dr. Weinberger is an excellent doctor, explains everything and listens to what I have to say and considers those things in my treatment plan.
National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2022

The Dr spent plenty of time and is very complete. This is one of the main reasons I go to see him at NJH
National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2022

He helped me understand what he is looking for when it comes to my heart issues.
National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2022

Told him he was a rock star.I leave with a smile on my face.He tends to what I need , medications and such.
National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2022

Very pleased, I am making him my primary cardiac care physician.
National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2022

Very skilled and bright and can relate to his patients' conditions. Very thorough and meticulous while remaining within allowed time per patient.
National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2022

Wonderful experience with Dr. Weinberger.
National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2022

Dr. Weinberger is consistently outstanding and highly professional during each appointment, has a super way with people, asks just the right questions, and is very informative in his responses to my questions. He Is the consummate professional.
National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2022

The best care, amazing doctor. Thank you!!!
National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2022

Dr. Weinberger is SO professional, knowledgable and has a calming demeanor. I feel lucky to have him as my Cardiologist.
National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2022

Dr. Weinberger Is very through in maintaining a corrected list of my medications and works very diligently to monitor results.
National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2022

Good
National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2022

Awesome job National Jewish.
National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2022

Dr. Weinberger listened to all my concerns and ordered a prescription that was needed.
National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2022

Care provider made sure that if I had problems before the next scheduled appointment that I should not hesitate to call.
National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2022

Professional, interested.
National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2022

Helpful
National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2022

Dr. Weinberger is great to deal with.
National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2022

I have a very high level of confidence in Dr. Weinberger and have recomended him to a friend. He is very thorough and I think genuinely is concerned for my well being.
National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2022

Great in all areas of care
National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2022

I have confidence in Dr. Weinberger
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2022

I love Dr. Weinberger. He is kind and very thorough. I know he won't miss anything. He explains things to me.
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2022

Felt she wasn't "present" didn't get my concerns.
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2022

Very thorough. Very knowledgeable. Very attentive. As always, I am impressed with Doctor Weinberger's ability and care!
National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2022

Dr. Weinberger is very detailed and pays attention to my concerns. He makes me feel like he truly cares and wants to help solve my issues..
National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2022

Always feel confident in meeting
National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2022

Dr. Weinberger has always been professional, helpful and candid. I appreciate his help and concern.
National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2022

I chose not to ask many questions because physician was ill and I could see he was not into the exam.
National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2022

As always my questions were answered in detail.
National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2022

Overall Dr. Weinberger was attentive, kind, thorough, inspiring trust that he would get to the bottom of this BP issue.Saw him for a second opinion. The first cardiologist did not send the echo or any of my records as requested. I had to call my internist to request them and have them sent to Dr. Weinberger.
National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2022

*Dr. Weinberger maintains a very accurate record of all my medications. He also had enrolled me in a special program that monitors Eliquis medication.
National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2022

Good
National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2022

The visit went very well. I have a high degree of confidence in Dr. Weinberger.
National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2022

Very informative visit
National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2022

Dr. Weinberger is an outstanding doctor -- thorough, articulate, concerned and caring.
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2021

*Dr. Weinberger was clearly prepared for my appt. with him. He explained everything in detail and answered all my questions. *Dr. Weinberger was really kind and professional. I value him as a professional.

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