Neil W. Toribara, MD, PhD Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Neil W. Toribara, MD, is a gastroenterologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Toribara is in the Division of Gastroenterology and Department of Medicine. Professor Department of Medicine Division of Gastroenterology 5280 Top Doctors 2019 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® 2018-2019 — Best Doctors, Inc. Recognized in Best Doctors in America® — Best Doctors, Inc. America’s Top Doctors 2019 — Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. Email Profile Print Profile Patient Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars 109 Patient Ratings 39 Patient Comments × No Rating Available In order to provide the most accurate and useful information on our providers, we only post satisfaction data when a provider has received a minimum of 30 survey responses. We have not yet received the minimum number of surveys for this provider, or this provider is a researcher who only sees a limited number of patients in clinic. To learn more about this survey, visit our about the Press Ganey Survey page. Overview Contact Info & Locations Patient Ratings & Comments Programs & Services Department of Medicine Division of Gastroenterology Division of Mycobacterial and Respiratory Infections Specialties & Conditions Allergy and Lung Disease Related GI Conditions Barrett's Esophagus Colon Polyps and Cancer Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Research Areas Colon Cancer Special Interests Research & Clinical Interests Molecular biology of gastrointestinal mucins, Gastric protection by mucins, Colon cancer prevention strategies. Education Education University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, MD Residency University of Iowa, Internal Medicine University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Postdoctoral Fellow, Internal Medicine Fellowship Univeristy of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Postdoctoral Fellow, Gastroenterology Board Certification National Board of Medical Examiners, American Boad of Internal Medicine, ABIM Gastroenterology Subspeciality Academic Affiliations 1998-2009: Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver, Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Denver Health Medicine Center Teaching & Professional Positions 1998-2009: Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver, Staff Physician, Gastroenterology, Denver Heath Medical Center Ask a Question through Patient Portal Sign in to your My National Jewish Health patient portal account to communicate with your care team, manage appointments, and more. Create an Account 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. 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 4.8 Friendliness 4.8 Spoke using clear language 4.8 Provider explained things clearly 4.8 Amount of time spent with you 4.8 Provider included you in decisions 4.7 Confidence in your doctor 4.8 Likelihood of recommending this provider 4.8 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, 2019 everybody was very helpful National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2019 I didn't believe there was any more doctors around who truly believe in the Hippocratic oath. *Dr. Toribara spent over 2 hours with me. [PHI] Very, very exceptional. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2019 I could write a novel about how amazing Dr. Toribara is and how he treated me. Dr. Toribara listened, explained my problems with great detail, informed me how to take my medication [PHI] correctly, took the time to understand my family history, and spent a significant amount of time explaining to me the next steps in my treatment! Dr. Toribara is the best doctor I have ever seen for treatment and I have seen many! I was so impressed with NJH and Dr. Toribara that I have told all my family and friends to go nowhere else and see only Dr. Toribara. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2019 Good. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2018 Protviders called me after I returned home to check on my progress and effectiveness of medications. I found that very reassuring. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2018 *Dr. Toribara was friendly and helpful with the information he gave me. He appeared to be very competent & highly motivated in/with his work. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2018 I feel my doctor really cares and for once I feel like I am actually being heard National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2018 *Dr. Toribara is incredible! He takes time to listen to your issues & then makes sure you understand the information & instructions for your care. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2018 Dr. Toribara was superb. Never met a healthcare professional so easy to talk to and who appeared to care about my case. Spending time I felt he needed to spend with someone else sicker than me, and explaining research and GI topics I had NO idea existed....and I have been in the healthcare industry for 40 years! National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2018 Dr Toribara took a complete and through medical history from me. I came to him with conflicting diagnoses. He explained why this may have happened and ordered diagnostic testing in order to get the proper diagnosis in order to proceed with treatment. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2018 Dr. Toribarira is fantastic. Her listens and provides answers that will usually resolve the health issue. If he cannot resolve an issue he will work on getting it resolve in a time sensitive manner. He is very conscientiousness. show more National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2018 Awesome!! National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2018 Very friendly - took lots of time asking questions giving recommendations. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2018 Dr gave me information I'd never received from any other doctor, [PHI]. I'm so relieved my problem is close to being solved. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2018 I have nothing but praise for Dr. Toribara. He is a truly professional physician. pleasant and courteous. He took care of my condition in a most sarisfacrory manner. NJH is lucky and fortunate to have a physician like him and Dr. Carr. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2018 *Toribara - made feel all the confidence in what he told me really like dr. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2018 I feel I get the best possible care at National Jewish and have referred several friends and family who also have had extremely positive experiences. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2018 Only have had one visit with this provider National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2018 I learned important details about my medication that have greatly improved its efficiency! National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2018 He made me feel as if I was his only, and therefore, his most important patient. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2017 As I live [OUT OF STATE] I would not recommend this provider but I may go back to NJH for a follow up visit as he seemed very confident. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2017 on the last visit Dr Toribara was in a rush to leave the room. I still think he is the best doctor I've ever seen. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2017 Dr Toribara is a very pleasant person and an exceptional physician. In my unfortunately extensive experience, most doctors listen with one ear and take a few notes of questionable accuracy. After speaking with Dr Toribara, I felt that he truly heard my concerns. Still, I was amazed to receive notes in the mail that reflected everything I told him precisely. More importantly, he proposed a completely effective solution to the problem for which I was referred. This simple answer had never been touched upon by the [PROVIDERS] I'd seen in recent years. Though he wasn't able to solve some of my rarer concerns, I felt as if he genuinely cared and would continue to try after I left. I am extremely impressed. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2017 Dr. Neil Toribara is A+++ National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2017 Dr.Toribara is caring and highly intelligent-I had a recent stressful experience for a hospitalization (unaffiliated with National Jewish Health). He was able to give me a clearer diagnosis, something the [CONDITION] consult at the hospital could not do. I left feeling more at ease and positive because my doctor had shown such great concern and desire to get to the bottom of my illness, rather than just say it was an unknown [CONDITION]. Since then I have recovered almost 100% thanks to his care and recommendations. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2017 Dr Toribarra has been wonderful to me--I live in [city] so much of my care has to be collaborative with my PCP here. He has always been very accessible and available to answer all of my questions and has listened when I have had concerns about side effects etc of my medicine and treatment plan. He has been very compassionate and understanding that I not only have [CONDITION] but also experienced vey unexpected non related medical conditions. I recommend him to anyone I know that is having trouble with [CONDITION] --it is worth the travel to NJH to have Dr Toribarra be a part of my health care team--PLEASE tell him how very thankful I am ~ National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2017 Dr. Toribarra is an outstanding physician in all respects. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2017 I cannot say enough good things about *Dr. Toribara and this facility. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2017 Medical staff very caring. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2016 Dr. Toribara was very concerned that I understood the reasons for the tests and the procedures National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2016 I really enjoy my appointments with Dr Toribara! National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2016 I get the feeling my doctor does not know what is wrong with me, or what to do, or where to go from here. But, two other Gastroenterologists did not know what is wrong or what to do either! National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2016 New area of treatment @ NJH from past visits; first time meeting w/him. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2016 Very pleased with dr. & entire staff. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2016 Dr. Torribari excellant, but could not get follow up questions answered. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2016 Good experience. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2016 The best! You should be proud of NJH. I know I sure am. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2016 *Dr. Toribara is personable & very knowledgeable about his field. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2016 I am finally getting the care I've needed for well over a decade. I just kept hoping if I kept giving good care, someday I'd get it myself. I mean every 10 I just gave. ALL the people I have dealt with have been truly doing their job and then some. My turn has finally come.