Nir M. Goldstein, MD, FCCP
Nir M. Goldstein, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Goldstein is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine.
Programs and Services
Specialties & Conditions
Research AreasSpecial Interests
COPD, Early onset non-A1AT deficiency emphysema.
Education
Education
- 1998 - 2002
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep
- 1996 - 1998
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, Internal Medicine
- 1987 - 1994
- University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, MBBCh, MD
Internships
- 1987 - 1994
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, Internal Medicine
Awards & Recognition
Knowlton Incentive for Excellence Award ; Barnes-Jewish
1998: Hospital for most Outstanding Medicine Resident
1999: Barnes-Jewish Hospital Innovations in Health-care Grant
1999-2000: Rohne-Poulenc Rorer Critical Care Medicine Fellows Scholarship Program
1999-2001: National Institute of Health Training Grant
2001-2002: Glaxo-Smith-Kline Pulmonary Fellowship Award
Board Certification
Internal Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
Sleep Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Professional Memberships
ACCP
Publications
Shapiro SD, Goldstein NM, Houghton AM, Kobayashi DK, Kelley D, Belaaouaj A. Neutrophil elastase contributes to cigarette smoke-induced emphysema in mice. Am J Pathol. 2003;163(6):2329–2335. doi:10.1016/S0002-9440(10)63589-4
Academic Affiliations
University of Colorado Denver, Associate Professor
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Contact Information
- Office: 877.225.5654
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Patient Comments
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2023
Time taken was totally focused on my health status & not rushed. All issues thoroughly reviewed & questions thoroughly answered. I felt I was the sole focus of the MD's attention.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2023
Dr Goldstein Is excellent and I'm blessed to have him as my pulmonologist.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2023
He rushed the whole appointment and I didn't feel comfortable with him.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2023
Excellent doctor. THe reason we flew back to Denver!
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023
Dr Goldstein spent a lot of time with me, explaining in detail everything that I asked. I did leave wondering exactly what my future would likely be with my current level of bronchiectasis -- he wasn't very clear about that.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023
*Dr. Goldstein explained things better than anyone else had. He really listened to my concerns and is trying to find the root cause of the problems -
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023
He said he would send prescriptions to my pharmacy but he did not send them.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023
Dr goldstein, not a very good listener, only wants to quote clinical views and not listen to what the patient is describing their lung problem to be. Come across as arrogant and uncaring
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023
Dr Goldstein is great. He listened and helped me understand something that other doctors haven't done. Very kind and helpful.
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023
In all my 63 years I have never had a doctor spend that much time taking a history and discussing my symptoms.
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023
I feel he is in a hurry and spends minimal amount of time with me. It would be nice not to feel rushed I would appreciate more time to discuss what is going on with me and long term outlooks. He is a nice man though and likable just in a hurry
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023
I came to Jewish for Long Covid. Was told it's not long Covid, but no other explanation was given, except it could be in my head.
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023
Dr. Goldstein was very knowledgeable of my problem. Im a physician too and my going there was worth the travel from xXXX.
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023
I would have liked more explanations or what to expect.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2023
Dr. Goldstein is wonderful. I have all confidence in him.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2023
I call a patient advocate and described in detail the situation as I wanted to request a new physician. Dr. Goldstein was late, didn't acknowledge or apologize, did not answer the question about my vocal cord dysfunction playing a role and I asked him 3 times, he was gone in 10 minutes even though we had an hour scheduled, etc etc
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2023
National Jewish is outstanding. Well worth the 2 hours drive each way
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2023
The Dr treated me like I was a patient at the VA. He came in talk for 5 min and rolled out like he had a golf game to go to. If I want to be treated like at the VA, I would have gone to the VA. I've seen him 3 times, and every time I go in there, it more tests. I need answers, not tests.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2023
Doctor provided excellent care. He gave me information that will certainly help with my help. He was very knowledgeable about my condition.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2023
Dr. Goldstein was very professional and very personable. He explained things to me so I could understand them. He listened to me, to my concerns, and he adjusted my testing schedule to meet the needs of my care.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2023
Dr. Goldstein was friendly, professional, concerned, knowledgeable, and engendered confidence.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2023
All very good!
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2023
*Dr. Goldstein is always excellent.
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2022
Great eye contact and genuinely invested in my concerns.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2022
Dr. Goldstein explained what needed to be done (causes, further testing, etc.) very well. Felt comfortable with session.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2022
I think Dr Goldstein has great knowledge, however, it's pretty clear that test results far outweigh patient experience/symptoms as the prime consideration. It doesn't help me much if my lung volume and ability to empty/refill is good if I'm still wheezing every day.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2022
I'm still unsure about the outcome of this covid induced disability and what future health will be but after leaving the hospital last week it is 100 percent hopeful if I can stay healthy despite no immune system left.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2022
After suffering from asthma for 48 years, MD said, 'You say you have asthma, but I don't know that you do." After that, very little communication occurred. One hardly knew how to respond.
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2022
NJH lived up to it's reputation and more. I knew that I didn't have unlimited time with Dr. Goldstein but I never felt rushed. He included my partner in the conversation and made eye contact with both of us. I felt confident with his knowledge and enjoyed that he also had a sense of humor. Would definitely reccommend Dr. Goldstein and his team.
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2022
Extremely caring and competent. Thank you!
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2022
Thanks to all I encountered for all of the above. I brought a copy of a chest xray done in March of this year. The doctor thanked me and said he could eliminate an order for another xray unless he needed another view. It allowed me to skip another xray exposure if not necessary.
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2022
He was very hopeful and took the to make sure we understood my problem
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2022
Really underwhelming experience overall with this provider. Felt just like he wanted to get it done and over with.
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2022
All staff we (my wife and I) encountered were extraordinary and patient with us. There was not a question to obtuse that they didn't offer a solution or comment.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2022
Dr. Goldstein is an outstanding doctor. He teams up with Dr. Daley to provide my care. They are both outstanding.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2022
Very good
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2022
I always spoken very highly of National Jewish & recommend them.
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2022
Visit good, but ia always like detailed things I can do to make me more healthy
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2022
I did not think they took in the whole picture of my health concerns.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2022
I felt like *Dr. Goldstein was very thorough, heard my concerns, and spent an adequate amount of time with me.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2022
I notice things are reported which were not actually asked but I probably would have agreed if asked
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2022
I was seen by Dr. Goldstein to clear me for knee surgery per orthopedic doctor's request.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2022
Dr Goldstein is one of the best doctors I have ever encountered. He explains things well. He shows concern and compassion. He gives suggestions for moving forward to improve my health. He took the time to make sure I understood everything.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2022
Good
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2022
He had read all my medical reports and request I get my scans as they didn't come so he could understand more. He didn't want me to go through more radiation. He explained what he felt it might be but wanted to do more tests. He answered questions from both my daughter and I. He explained everything. He took his time and I am pleased I traveled 2000miles to see him. I believe I will finally know what is going on with me after seeing him
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2022
Dr. Goldstein was very good at showing me and describing to me the difference in my CT scans between 2020 and now. He also described is recommendations and why he thought they would be beneficial.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2022
*Dr. Goldstein was excellent - the best sleep medicine doctor I've ever talked to by far!
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2022
I wish all medical care was like this! I felt validated and in good hands.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2022
My time with Dr Goldstein was very good, inlighting and cleared up some things. Looking forward to a conclusion.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2022
I was not told additional test was being ordered. I got a call later from National Jewish Health telling me they needed to set up an appointment for an additional test the doctor ordered.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2022
Dr. Goldstein is a wonderful, caring, extremely intelligent, and very competent practitioner.I feel very grateful to have him as one of my providers.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2022
I was very impressed with Dr. Goldstein for several reasons. First of all, he seemed to really lean into what I had to say about my journey/symptoms. I've been on almost a 3 year-long hunt for answers, and for the first time, I think Dr. Goldstein is on to something. I appreciated his persistence in asking me what all he needed to know about my symptoms. I also really appreciated his logical proceeding through ruling things out that could be going on. We're still amidst testing, but I am hopeful for a diagnosis and some positive steps forward in getting better! I give him a 100%!
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2022
Dr Goldstein is a gem! We were never rushed and he answered a question to a 'condition' that both of us had both described to our providers (Primary Care and for me Kaiser Pulmonologist) and never received an answer to and Dr Goldstein had the answer and....now we know. He was never rushed, and had a great demeanor...he instilled trust.
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2022
Excellent! Highly recommend. I was very impressed with him, how well he listened to my concerns, and how thorough he is. Best GI I've seen to date. I feel safe, confident he knows what he's doing, confident that he's listening to me and wanting to help me figure this out, and treating me with respect despite my current obesity (recent mass weight gain which is part of the issue I'm being seen for) and a history of substance abuse (clean and sober 5+yrs now). I've often been dismissed by doctors at other places the past two years, so it's really refreshing to be treated with dignity, respect, and taken seriously since being referred to NJH's long covid clinic and the specialists I've seen for tests as a result. Very very grateful for this GI doctor, as well as NJH as a whole!
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2022
Dr. Goldstein was terrific. And his diagnosis was right on. I think he gave me back my life.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2022
Dr Goldstein was very good
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2022
Good
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2022
This was my very first visit with Dr Goldstein and he impressed me with concern and desire to help me. I was impressed with his PA Betty as she took the time to explain and show me how to use the inhaler as I have never used one before. My appointment was very efficient and a plan of action for further testing was explained. Sad to say I have been in many medical facilities over my 75 years, including Cleveland Clinic. Your operation is first rate in this stubborn older person with a type "A" personality. Thank you.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2022
Excellent doc
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2022
He was very reassuring to me as I was so worried
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2022
We did not talk about the comprehensive post COVID therapy or the nuclear stress test. I got a message after my appointment about those 2 tests -
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2022
Often times when I read a report of a visit I find inaccuracies, but the report on this visit ring true
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2022
Very caring Doctor. We had lots of Confidence in him.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2022
Dr. Goldstein said I didn't need portable oxygen based on my test results and I later found out that he hadn't even looked at all of my test results. Even though he was reluctant and didn't seem to think it would matter, I'm happy he allowed me to take one additional test that further demonstrated I have oxygen problems. Wish he would make decisions based on ALL of the facts.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2022
This doctor is among the best I have ever known.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2022
Dr. Alam, Dr. Clary, Dr. Glisinsky are very caring, thoughtful and kind. They are great assets to your hospital.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2022
She did an extraordinary job of explaining everything. 100 out of 100.
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2021
This Visit was my first with Dr Goldstein he was super friendly and knowledgeable. [Comment unrelated to the provider]
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2021
Dr. Goldstein was wonderful to work with. He explained health concerns thoroughly and was so kind about listening and answering all our questions. On day one we learned more from a 20 minute visit with him than we have in 4 years of working with Pulmonologist where we live.