Nir M. Goldstein, MD, FCCP Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Nir M. Goldstein, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Goldstein is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Associate Professor Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep 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. Email Profile Print Profile Patient Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars 284 Patient Ratings 63 Patient Comments Overview Contact Info & Locations Patient Ratings & Comments Programs & Services Bronchiectasis Treatment Program Center for Post-COVID Care and Recovery COPD Program Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (Adult) The Cohen Family Asthma Institute Specialties & Conditions Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Bronchiectasis Bronchiolitis Obliterans Chronic Bronchitis Chronic Cough Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Emphysema Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Research Areas Emphysema Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Special Interests COPD, Early onset non-A1AT deficiency emphysema. Education Education 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 Residency 1996 - 1998 Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, Internal Medicine Fellowship 1998 - 2002 Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep 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 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 4.5 Friendliness 4.6 Spoke using clear language 4.7 Provider explained things clearly 4.5 Amount of time spent with you 4.5 Provider included you in decisions 4.5 Confidence in your doctor 4.6 Likelihood of recommending this provider 4.5 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, 2021 I have already recommended this provider to two others. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Excellent service! National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Dr. Goldstein is an exceptional listener. Possibly one of the best. He was focused. Intentional in his questions. Thoughtful in his process. I was scared and quite nervous. Dr. Goldstein did what he could to ease my worry without placating me with false promises. He was very thorough in his game plan and I appreciated this the most as my situation is a less obvious one. If I could have Dr. Goldstein as my primary care doctor I would do so in a heartbeat! National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 we had excellent communication and all of the medical staff working with us were very kind and helpful National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Dr. Goldstein was attentive and informative. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 NJH staff is very responsive and caring in providing care. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Dr. Goldstein provides exceptional care - he is deliberate with his communication and treatment plan, trustworthy, patient and kind. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Dr Goldstein is always kind, thorough, and helpful. I trust his care plan and solutions offered for treatment. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Dr. Goldstein always listens to me and addresses my questions. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 I don't feel as though he heard what I was saying [Protected health information]. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 In my experience as a physician, *Dr. Goldstein has an excellent ______ of knowledge, he explains everything, and most importantly, he seems to care! show more National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 my condition is something we have not been able to figure out in the three years I've been dealing with it and that year and a half that I've been seeing the doctors at national Jewish. It's rather frustrating sometimes because no one seems to know what is going on and I'd rather test over and over or test new things to see if other things have developed but that's not always the most useful information. But Dr. Goldstein has always been very open to trying different tests. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 Dr. Goldstein seemed to feel I was in the wrong place meeting with him, but I was scheduled [PHI] for follow-up with him and didn't choose him for that. He didn't seem to believe the previous diagnoses from other doctors, which is helpful to me in that he is giving me referrals for clarification, but felt disrespectful in the way he presented it. It seems like an issue [PHI], and some work needs to be done to clarify the clinic and the process. It almost seemed like Dr. Goldstein felt uncomfortable around me (avoiding eye contact, body consistently turned away, getting up to leave before we were done talking.) Of course I don't know what he was thinking, but it is something he needs to be aware of when working with marginalized patients because it comes off as discriminatory. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 My husband and I feel very fortunate to have the level of care provided by National Jewish. Dr. Goldstein is excellent. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 Best care ever! National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 *Dr. Goldstein connects with me hears what I have to say, is friendly and straightforward. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 Dr. Goldstein is an excellent listener and his explanations are clear and concise. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 Dr. Goldstein was very informative [protected health information. very very thankful for his expertise National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 great experience. He was a new dr for me and I feel he is a good fit for me and liked his demeanor National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 Very knowledgeable about a complex problem & prioritized ruling out the "Zebras" while providing reassurance. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 I like and trust my doctor. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 Since this was a follow-up visit, there wasn't any explanations about my condition or any decisions about my care. I'm following his recommendations from the previous diagnosis. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 Dr. Goldstein was great! He even laughed at my husband's jokes :) National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 very compassionate. above any doctor I had previously spoken to National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 Very good! National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 I am a health care administrator. I was very impressed with the facility, the professionalism and supportive attitude of the ancillary staff, the physician (Nir Goldstein) and his ability to listen to my chief complaints and not make me feel rushed out of the exam room. I believe he has become very proactive in his attempt to understand what is happening in my body, by requesting various studies (most of what will be completed next week). I feel very thankful and comfortable in being considered a patient at National Jewish Hospital. The whole operation is impressive. Thank you! National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2021 the whole team including the radiologist and other clinicians exceeded our expectations National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2021 doctor walked in the room and the first thing he said was we are running late so I probably won't spend as much time with you.[PHI] [Unrelated].. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2021 Dr. G. was excellent and friendly. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2020 superb National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2020 Doctor Goldstein is a caring, excellent Doctor. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2020 I am a patient with post acute covid 19 syndrome. It is a new condition that everyone is still learning about. I felt like Dr. Goldstein was not interested in listening and learning from my experience but just wanted to put me in a box with everyone else and get me out of there. I felt like he ordered the proper tests but was very short with me communication wise. I didn't feel taken seriously which is tough when you have had an unknown chronic illness for many months. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2020 I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Goldstein concerning my care. for the first time in forever, I can actually breath!! National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2020 Dr. Goldsteing has been amazing, the first Dr. to actually listen to my health concerns. :) National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2020 My latest contact was an RX question and they replied quickly; my prior video appointment was very helpful and Dr. Goldstein and staff are the best. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2020 dr Goldstein took good Amt of time to explain options for care National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2020 *Dr. Goldstein went out of his way to make sure my wife and I understood my condition. He developed a plan of care that worked great. I'd give him all 6's if I could. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2020 I have already recommended Dr Goldstein and would without hesitation speak on his behalf and the support team around him National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2020 First time to see Dr Goldstein. Good impression. could tell had reviewed my records. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 Dr. Goldstein was amazing. One couldn't ask for a better team leader. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 They were honest with me, They always have been, even when the truth hurt and there is one thing I got a lot in my life and it's hurt. but I'd rather hear the truth so that I can deal with it and have somebody tell me what I want to hear and have it hurt twice as bad later. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 I first met Dr. Goldstein at my husband's first visit and was very impressed with the care he delivered to my husband - he did the same for me. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 my experience with Dr. Goldstein was great. I feel like I am in good hands and that he will consider my case well, partner with me for my best results. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 Dr. Goldstein is very good about listening to me and answering my questions. My case is very complex so I have a lot of questions and he is very patient listening to me and answering my questions. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 My first visit with Dr. Goldstein. I think he is a very well educated and objective doctor. He took plenty of time to inform me of all my needs. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 A good first encounter, felt they listened to my concerns National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2020 The experience I had was very good. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2020 the minute i was with Doctor Goldstein, I felt at ease. He is a very good Doctor, awesome personality. Listened to my problems, looked over my previous reports I brought. He told me what tests I was going to have. Had lab work done with in two days, that same day Dr. Goldstein nurse called me giving me results, they called my provider with the results, I was impressed . National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2020 Dr Goldstein [unrelated] seems knowledgeable, caring and thinking of the care best for me; [phi] National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2020 Dr. Goldstein was fantastic; he was very patient with his patient! National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2020 I have been ill for months, and all my local care providers [phi] could not give me any answers. At NJH, I had the opposite experience. My care provider listened, believed me, and immediately came up with a series of test that would begin to provide much-needed answers. I liked this care provider and appreciated both his people skills and his intelligence. My meeting with him calmed and encouraged me even though I'm looking at more months of recovery. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2020 Love this Doctor! He was very concerned , gentle and dare I say, sweet. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2020 I have been to so many doctors and facilities and finally I see light at the end of the tunnel. Your doctors and staff are all about getting to the cause in a proficient and gentle way. Thanks for your quality of care. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2020 good experience National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2020 He seemed to have an agenda. He did not listen to me and only looked at the computer information. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2020 My first time with this doctor and I felt very reassured that he would be able to get to the root of my problem National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2020 good explanation of causes of [my problem]. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2020 My son [phi] was present to understand & help in all communications. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2020 Dr. Goldstein was calm, professional and very informative about my possible diagnosis. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2020 I am so impressed and so grateful for Dr Goldstein's care. he helped me understand what I was likely feeling with symptoms and how we could put a plan in place National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2020 good National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2020 [PHI] I can't remember seeing multiple surgeons/anesthesiologists working so respectfully together with patient needs the priority. He was there in the OR as I went to sleep which was so impressive to me! As a retired medical professional I felt it was not only remarkable but so comforting. I wish there was a case that featured physician STARS. HE IS! National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2020 Again, the care giver and the technical staff who performed my evaluations were superb. So good in fact I was somewhat amazed and conveyed that perspective.