Howard Saft
Howard Saft, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Saft is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine.
Associate Professor
Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
Section of Critical Care Medicine
Department of Medicine

Education

Education
University of Florida, College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, Medicine
Residency
Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, Internal Medicine
Fellowship
VA, UCLA and RAND Corporation, Los Angeles, CA, Health Services & Outcomes Research Fellowship
Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

Awards & Recognition

2014: Co-Chair, American Thoracic Society Patient Centered Outcomes Research Workshop

Board Certification

Internal Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Medicine

Professional Memberships

American Thoracic Society
Society of Critical Care Medicine

Teaching & Professional Positions

2010-2016 : Assistant Professor, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Instructor, NYU School of Medicine

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Contact Information

  • Office: 877.225.5654

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
4.7

Friendliness
4.8

Spoke using clear language
4.8

Provider explained things clearly
4.6

Amount of time spent with you
4.7

Provider included you in decisions
4.7

Confidence in your doctor
4.7

Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.7
 

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 PatientFebruary, 2023
*Dr. Saft was very helpful & encouraging.

National Jewish Health PatientNovember, 2022
All clinical personnel excellent!

National Jewish Health PatientNovember, 2022
Excellent Doctor

National Jewish Health PatientNovember, 2022
The plan is for several test to be performed on Feb to help diagnose the issue. I have excessive travel the next few months making the testing difficult.

National Jewish Health PatientOctober, 2022
Dr. Saaft spent time getting to know my situation. He was very thorough and spent more time than I had anticipated. He did not rush.

National Jewish Health PatientOctober, 2022
*Dr. Saft took the time to ask questions about my medical problem. I never felt rushed like he was hurrying to get to the next appt. *Dr. Saft listened, comprehended my situation, then recommended his treatment protocol. Best doctor I have been to in a long time. #7. I was impressed. #8. He took the time - addressed our concerns.

National Jewish Health PatientAugust, 2022
All went well.

National Jewish Health PatientJune, 2022
Again very good job from all.

National Jewish Health PatientJune, 2022
Always very good.

National Jewish Health PatientMay, 2022
*Dr. Saft took the time to explain everything. Very kind and concerned, very informative. Although everyone is busy I appreciate *Dr. Saft and all staff being generous with their time & care.

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