James T. Good Jr, MD

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James T. Good Jr
Professor
Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
Department of Medicine
Previously a 5280 Top Doctor (18th year)
 Best Doctors in America® 2015-2016 — Best Doctors, Inc.
America’s Top Doctors 2016 — Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
James T. Good Jr, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Good is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine.

Patient Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
image descriptionPrograms & Services
Specialties and ConditionsSpecialties & Conditions
Research AreasResearch Areas
  • Severe Refractory Asthma

Education

Education
University of Kansas, MD
University of Kansas, BA
Residency
University of Kansas, Chief Medical Resident
University of Kansas,
Fellowship
University of Colorado Denver, Pulmonary and Critical Care
University of Colorado Denver, Parker B Francis Research Fellow

Awards & Recognition

2014 and 2015: Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc.
5280 Denver’s Best Doctors for 12 years
Inducted into Colorado Pulmonary Hall of Fame 2006

Board Certification

Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine

Professional Memberships

Alpha Omega Alpha
FACP
FCCP (Governor Colorado Wyoming 1986-1992)
Colorado Medical Society

Publications

Sahn SA, Reller LB, Taryle DA, Antony VB, Good JT Jr: The contribution of leukocytes and bacteria to the low pH empyema fluid. Am Rev Respir Dis 128:811-815, 1983.

Hyers TM, Fowler AA, Benson K, Baird M, Eberle D, Good JT Jr: Relationships between hemodynamic and blood measurement. Subsequent mortality in the adult respiratory distress syndrome. Am Rev Respir Dis 125:99, 1982.

Good JT Jr, Antony VB, Reller LB, Sahn SA: Mechanism of the low pleural fluid pH associated with esophageal rupture. Am Rev Respir Dis 125:82, 1982.

Bar-Or D, Marx JA, Winkler JV, Moore EE, Good JT Jr: Naloxone blunts hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction. Am Rev Respir Dis 125:270, 1982.

Antony VB, Sahn SA, Good JT Jr, Harada RN, Repine JE: Tubercle bacilli cause neutrophils to release chemotaxins for monocytes in in vivo and in vitro clinical research. Am Rev Respir Dis 125:179, 1982.

Academic Affiliations

Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver 1979-1983
Medical Director ICU Denver General Hospital 1980-1983

Conflicts of Interest

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Contact Information

  • Office: 877.225.5654
  • Fax: 303.398.1454

 

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
5
Amount of time spent with you
4.9
Spoke using clear language
4.9
Includes you in decisions
4.9
Shows concerns for your questions
4.9
Explanation of problem/condition
4.9
Recommended to others
4.9
Friendliness
4.9
 

Comments

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National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2016
*Dr. Good is one of the best docs I've been to ever - courteous, respectful, knowledgeable and explains my condition in a language which I can understand.

National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2016
*James Good MD is a shining example of an excellent, highly esteemed doctor who provides genuine care, expertise and availability. His staff reflects his guidance and professionalism. NJH is lucky to have him on staff.

National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2016
We cannot speak more highly of Dr. Good. His care and thoughtfulness towards my husband could not be any better and also his kindness towards me, Dennis' wife, is wonderful.

National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2016
I was pleasantly surprised at the time the doctor spent with us.

National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2016
Dr. Good is GOOD!!!

National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2016
*Dr. James T. Good is a great doctor.

National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2016
overwhelmingly pleased with care provider

National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2016
Dr Good is top notch. He is knowledgeable, and his bedside manner can't be beat.

National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2016
*Dr. Good is always concerned and very good in all ways.

National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2016
Dr. Good is an exceptional provider, it's like "coming home" when time to see him. very reassuring, knowledgeable, provides hope and caring. Thank you.

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