Howard D. Weinberger, MD, FACC

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Howard D. Weinberger
Professor
Department of Medicine
Division of Cardiology
Previously a 5280 Top Doctor (2 years)
 America’s Top Doctors 2017 — Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
Howard D. Weinberger, MD, is a cardiologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Weinberger is in the Division of Cardiology and Department of Medicine.

Patient Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars
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Research AreasResearch Areas
  • Cardiac Research, Other
  • Cardiac Sarcoidosis
  • Dyspnea on Exertion
  • Exercise Induced Intracardiac Shunts

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.

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Additional Information

Visiting fellow with Dr. Harvey Feigenbaum, the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Krannert Institute of Cardiology, Indianapolis, Indiana, May and June, 1995

Education

Education
Indiana University SOM (Indianapolis, IN), MD
Indiana University (Bloomington, IN), BS, Biology
Residency
University of Colorado Denver, Chief Medical Resident
University of Colorado Denver, Residency, Internal Medicine
University of Colorado Denver, Internship, Internal Medicine
Fellowship
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

 

Locations

  • National Jewish Health Main Campus
    1400 Jackson St.
    Denver, CO 80206

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.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
 
Confidence in your doctor
4.8
Amount of time spent with you
4.8
Spoke using clear language
4.8
Includes you in decisions
4.7
Shows concerns for your questions
4.7
Explanation of problem/condition
4.7
Recommended to others
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
 

Comments

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National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2017
He's a little stiff, but that's who he is. He, on the whole, is a good doctor,

National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2017
Not _____. Lucky to have *Dr. Weingerger one of the best Doctors in all areas.

National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2017
He was very thorough and made me feel like my concerns were valid. I've never had a doctor who provided such a sufficient amount of time that I felt like I was able to ask questions without worrying that he needed to move on. this was very much appreciate. it helped me to have confidence in him and in our relationship moving forward.

National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2017
Dr. Weinberger is excellent in every regard! I can not overstste this.

National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2017
At NJH, Ialways feel confident that I am getting the best available care. The Doctors and Staff have always been helpful and considerate. I feel that my health concerns are heard and I really appreciate being a part of the planning for future health needs.

National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2017
Dr. Weinberger is so wonderful. He takes time to listen to you and explains everything in fine detail. He is a pleasure to be around and I'm lucky to have him

National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2017
This doctor is awesome in every respect.

National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2017
Dr.Weinberg is very professional and very detail in his treatment.

National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2016
My favorite thing about Dr.Weinberger is that he assumes that I am an intelligent, educated person and explains what is happening in adult terms despite the fact that I am an xx year old woman.

National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2016
Good.

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