Howard Saft, MD, MS Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient 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 5280 Top Doctors 2021 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. 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Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 all good National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 *Dr. Saft is hands-down the best pulmonologist I have seen in 45 yrs. respiratory disease. Very thorough, listens, discusses - I have great trust in his skills. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 *Dr. Saft is excellent in every way. He listens, he's empathetic, he follows through with what he said he would do. He coordinates care well I have complete confidence in him. The team works very well together. The nurses f/u well & timely. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 the entire group was great from the valet parking to check in and to the PA and to Dr. Saft all were great National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 Dr. Saft by far showed more interest and concern for my symptoms than any of the numerous other doctors that I've seen in the past 4 months. I feel lucky to get to see him and will continue to see him if I can! National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 The doctor I saw asked me questions about my health problem that other specialists have not asked, listened carefully, and suggested other reasons for the condition that I had not considered. He seemed very intent on finding a cause or solution. {unrelated comment] I was pleased with his serious attitude towards my symptoms, and I had the feeling I was being listened to. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 excellent care National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 Very good experience National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 Dr. Saft provides very good care, respects my health, intelligence and well-being. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2020 The pulmonologist was wonderful and throughly explained my tests and was friendly and professional! National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2020 Dr. Saft always listens to my concerns and provides thoughtful individualized care show more National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 Dr. Saft makes me feel like he really cares about my medical problems and is trying hard to resolve them. He explains there causes and the course will take to heal them. He has excellent bedside manners. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 Dr Saft is an excellent clinician- he approaches issues as a puzzle/problem to be solved, which I like, rather than just providing a med that gives temporary relief. I highly recommend him. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 The doctor did take time to listen to me and offer suggestions about my treatment. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 I have been impressed with the time Dr Saft has spent with me and his willingness to explain things and answer questions. I have never felt rushed or not listened to. Thank you. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 Dr. Saft is excellent, thanks to him my pulmonary issues were back to the normal, very concerned, great person, and human being who cares about his patients. LOVE HIM National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2020 Very knowledgeable and caring physician, excellent listener National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2020 Dr. Saft spent much more time than I expected listening carefully to my medical history and asking questions. I was impressed by his thoroughness. I never felt rushed National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2020 Dr. Saft is amazing and I National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2020 *Dr. Saft is by far the most thorough and caring provider I have had. Treatment is excellent and I am doing much better. I already recommended him to a friend.