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 2022 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 4.4 out of 5 stars 267 Patient Ratings 83 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 MyChart Sign in to your MyChart account to communicate with your care team, manage appointments, and more. Create an Account Contact Information Office: 877.225.5654 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 4.5 Spoke using clear language 4.6 Provider explained things clearly 4.4 Amount of time spent with you 4.4 Provider included you in decisions 4.4 Confidence in your doctor 4.4 Likelihood of recommending this provider 4.4 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– March, 2023 National Jewish is outstanding. Well worth the 2 hours drive each way 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. 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. 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. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 Dr. Goldstein was friendly, professional, concerned, knowledgeable, and engendered confidence. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 All very good! National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2023 *Dr. Goldstein is always excellent. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2022 Great eye contact and genuinely invested in my concerns. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2022 Dr. Goldstein explained what needed to be done (causes, further testing, etc.) very well. Felt comfortable with session. 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. 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. show more 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. 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. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2022 Extremely caring and competent. Thank you! 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. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2022 He was very hopeful and took the to make sure we understood my problem 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. 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. 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. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 Very good National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 I always spoken very highly of National Jewish & recommend them. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 Visit good, but ia always like detailed things I can do to make me more healthy National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 I did not think they took in the whole picture of my health concerns. 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. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 I notice things are reported which were not actually asked but I probably would have agreed if asked National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 I was seen by Dr. Goldstein to clear me for knee surgery per orthopedic doctor's request. 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. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 Good 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 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. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2022 *Dr. Goldstein was excellent - the best sleep medicine doctor I've ever talked to by far! National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2022 I wish all medical care was like this! I felt validated and in good hands. 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. 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. 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. 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%! 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. 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! National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2022 Dr. Goldstein was terrific. And his diagnosis was right on. I think he gave me back my life. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2022 Dr Goldstein was very good National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2022 Good 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. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Excellent doc National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 He was very reassuring to me as I was so worried 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 - 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 National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Very caring Doctor. We had lots of Confidence in him. 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. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 This doctor is among the best I have ever known. 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. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 She did an extraordinary job of explaining everything. 100 out of 100. 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] 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. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Dr Goldstein took all the information I gave him and I could see that he was solving my health issue, [protected health information], by taking in all the facts. [Comment about another provider]. Dr Goldstein had me take blood tests before I left and that evening called my house to tell me to go to the ER right away because [protected health information]. He saved me! National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 All very good. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 The care that I have received at National Jewish has been so wonderful. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 The thoroughness of each provider was something I have never encountered. Each of the health providers treated my issues like a puzzle with many possible solutions. I felt that instead of viewing my symptoms individually they tried to connect all possible scenarios and rule in or out what was relevant. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 The Dr didn't seem to want to talk much with me about what I had gone through which has been traumatic for me. He [protected health information] was focused on diagnosis and treatment. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 I like *Dr. Goldstein. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Good National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Very competent kind wonderful doctor!! National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Dr. Nir Goldstein was very patient with me( a terrified patient) National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 I felt like he doesn't believe what I'm dealing with completely and doesn't respect that I know my body and what triggers it. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 I woud have liked more detail on my condition. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 Dr. Goldstein and the technical team that supported him were possibly the best I have experienced after living around the world in at least 10 major cities. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 Dr Goldstein and his NP are very competent and caring. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 My current health issues have been one of the scariest times in my life and other providers have exacerbated the situation by blowing me off or minimizing the severity of my condition. Dr. Nir Goldstein made me feel like I matter. He treated me with kindness, patience, and compassion. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Dr Goldstein has been amazing through my whole journey at National Jewish. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Dr. Goldstein received a good summary of my condition from the NP and then visited to review next steps. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Every person I have come in contact with has been most attentive, pleasant, and professional. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Dr Goldstein is a wonderful doctor! He was so concerned. He explained everything with great patience. He is so smart and experienced. I was fortunate to see him. Under his care I got much better National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Nir Goldstein has a no nonsense approach, I appreciate that. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 My ratings of fair are because this was a first visit and tests to determine what treatment should be prescribed. I am sure the second visit visit will change these ratings. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 [Protected health information] Care provider listened to concerns and provided follow-on plan to do more testing to find the root of the problem. 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.