Steven E. Lommatzsch, MD Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Steven E. Lommatzsch, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Lommatzsch is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Associate Professor of Medicine Adult Site Co-Director, PCD Foundation 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 4.9 out of 5 stars 343 Patient Ratings 93 Patient Comments Overview Contact Info & Locations Patient Ratings & Comments Programs & Services Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Program Asthma Treatment Program (Adult) Bronchiectasis Treatment Program COPD Program Cystic Fibrosis Program (Adult) Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (Adult) Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) Program Specialties & Conditions Asthma Bronchiectasis Overview Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Cystic Fibrosis (CF) General Pulmonary Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) Research Areas Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Translational Research Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Special Interests My research interests and ongoing studies are in the areas of COPD, asthma, and CF. See More View Publications Education Education 2002 Medical College of Ohio, Allopathic Medical School Residency 2006 University of Virginia, Internal Medicine Fellowship 2010 University of North Carolina, Pulmonary and Critical Care Board Certification 2011: Critical Care, American Board of Internal Medicine 2010: Pulmonary, American Board of Internal Medicine 2006: Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine Hospital Affiliations Colorado Acute Long Term HospitalRose Medical CenterSelect Specialty HospitalSt. Joseph Hospital - DenverSwedish Medical CenterUniversity of Colorado Hospital Academic Affiliations Assistant Professor of Medicine; Pulmonary and Critical Care Division, University of Colorado Denver Conflicts of Interest National Jewish Health physicians and scientists may collaborate with pharmaceutical or other industries to develop medical and scientific breakthroughs or to provide education on trends in quality medical practice and outcomes to physicians and health professionals around the country. 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Create an Account Contact Information Office: 877.225.5654 Locations National Jewish Health Main Campus 1400 Jackson St. Denver, CO 80206 Saint Joseph Hospital 1835 Franklin Street Denver, CO 80218 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 4.9 Friendliness 5 Spoke using clear language 4.9 Provider explained things clearly 4.9 Amount of time spent with you 4.9 Provider included you in decisions 4.9 Confidence in your doctor 5 Likelihood of recommending this provider 4.9 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– December, 2021 Dr Lommatzsch is absolutely the best at listening and discovering the root of my illness. So patient and detailed at explaining in terms easy to understand. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2021 Dr. Steven Lommatzsch has the best bedside manner. His concern and compassion for getting to the bottom of things is second to none. He always explains his plan and why he is taking the approach he is taking. I would and have recommended Dr. Steven Lommatzsch to others. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Dr Lommatzsch is an amazing doctor! I couldn't be happier. He takes the time to explain things to me and that is very important to me. Thank you Doctor! National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 REALLY liked Dr. Lommatzsch!! National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Dr. Lomatzsch is excellent- He is caring, compassionate, and spent a lot of time with me, explaining everything. I have already recommended him to a cousin with CF National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Very Thorough and offered suggestions for complex issues National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 We did not know what to expect but our experience with the doctors and staff was beyond amazing. There are not words adequate to describe the level of care and concern provided by Dr. Steve. I do not have enough positive adjectives to describe my experience with this doctor and his staff. It was simply an extraordinary experience and I feel much better than I did before we went to Denver. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 *Dr. Steven is a real asset to NSH. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 [Comment about other providers]. Dr. Lommatzsch and the NJH staff have given me hope of leading a near-normal, active life again. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Dr Lommatzsch is the best! Always shows concern, makes time for my ?'s, very compassionate. I fly here every 6mo to see him, that's how important he is to my heathcare National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Steve is one of the best doctors I worked with. Very caring and throughtel. show more National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 The Dr was very caring and thoughtful. He is an asset to your hospital. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Time spent with us was excellent!! National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 He is very knowledgeable and gives good explanations. He does listen and let me speak about concerns or anything I have read about. He does not get offended like some doctors I know if I ask about a condition or medication. He talks to me and not over me. I have high confidence in this doctor and wish there were many more like him in my area. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 *Dr. Lommatzsch is an amazing doctor! He was very warm, personable, yet professional, and knowledgeable. I am VERY thankful to have been seen by him and will now be his patient. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Dr Lommatzsch is an excellent caregiver & very inclusive of my questions concerns & options. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Dr Lommetzsch is the finest clinician I have ever met, include those that practice medicin in my family. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 *Dr. Lommatzsch is a gem. He is knowledgeable & thorough. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Dr. Lommatzsch has always explained to me every aspect of treatment, disease, and tests in terms I could understand easily. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Dr lommatzsch is a wonderful pulmonologist National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Dr. Steven Lommatzch was fantastic doctor. He listened, explained things very well and seemed to be concerned about me. I would recommend him highly National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Excellent communication National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Dr. Lommatzsch is the best!!! Very friendly, concerned and helpful. I'm always amazed at how well he puts together my comments, concerns, and symptoms. He's always very clear about "where do we go from here" which gives me confidence and a clear direction for my symptoms and concerns. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 My doctor has always been good at listening to my concerns and giving great feedback. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 I'm very pleased with Dr.Lommatzsch, he is a very caring Dr. And I like the way he explains things in your words.He is very through in telling you like it is and what comes next.My only complaint is that I wish he would move to [my home town] so it would be eaiser for me to see him. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 There was a limited time for the appointment. Therefore the Dr. Could not include me in the discussion without taking more time or limiting what he had to get clear with me. He did answer the questions I had. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 Dr. Lommatzsch was very thorough. He explained ALL my options in ways I could understand. He spent a lot of time with me. He was Fantastic. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 I have always been impressed with Dr. Steven Lommatzsch. He always takes the time to explain and discuss the [condition] I deal with. He is the only one that has been able to get to the root cause of my lung issues. I can't say enough good things about National Jewish Health. Y'all have helped me tremendously. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 Dr. Lommatzsch was great. Reallly helped my husband understand everything. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 Did not rush through on anything! National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 Dr. Lommatzsch is without question the best medical provider I have ever had, both in terns of overall evaluation of my health and well being as well as specific issues and questions. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 I am so pleased with my care from Dr Lommatzsch. I have a good understanding of my lung problems and I understand his treatment plans. He has used the portal to message me with answers to a couple of questions. I really appreciate how easy he is to talk with! National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 The Dr. Is very personable with a way of explaining the situation without talking down to you. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 It was the most awesome experience. I learned more in the initial consultation than I could have imagined. He asked, listened and explained addressing all our concerns and was very engaging make us feel very confidant and easing our anxiety. Very good to work with. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 Steve Lommatzsch Is the best, whether by telehealth or In person. I trust him absolutely. He's been instrumental in helping me and my family navigate the pandemic because I'm so high risk. I can't imagine a better doctor at NJH or anywhere else! National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 Dr. Lommatzsch enunciated very well, spoke slow enough and clearly enough for me. (I have trouble with the speech of many people.) His explanation was clear and Interesting. I told him he could be In education (meaning university teaching)And he smiled and said, "I am." I realized he meant he was education me and others and I was so grateful. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 *Dr. Lommatzsch was a pleasure to deal with. he was open & honest about the examination & results. His bedside manner is "world class". National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 Care provider need to discuss about the risk and benefits of the proposed kind of treatment. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 Because of the care he shows, I have confidence that puts me at ease with his recommendations. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 I would highly recommend Dr. Lommatzsch to anyone with pulmonary problems. He is very caring, thorough, knowledgeable and can explain medical conditions, so you can understand them. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 I could tell he cared National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 Dr. Lommatzsch is so thorough, friendly, thoughtful . He asked great questions, listened carefully, drew diagrams and discussed lots of options for my treatment. I recommend him highly National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Dr Lommatzsch is amazing physician, attentive to all details. Excellent always National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Since there are tests that have not yet had results yet, my care provider wasn't able to explain everything at the time I was there. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 The doctor walked me out so I could find the [next] clinic, which I thought was so nice and courtesy of him National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 I like the way Dr. L gets the whole physiological picture of my health. He is an excellent teacher me, the patient. His positive attitude is very reassuring to me. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Dr Lommatzch is truly a life saver and a shining example of the best in the medical field National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Dr lommatzch is a great listener. I feel we are in collaboration with my treatment. We make adjustments and changes to my regimen and it works. I am making good progress. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 *Steve is a excellent doctor but is too busy to get an appointment with or email with. He is a very caring person. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Excellent doctor! National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 How fortunate I am to have connected with such a kind, professional, experienced & intelligent doctor. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 This is the best experience ever! Everyone was caring, courteous, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Explanations were excellent. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Dr. Lommatzsch is the best thing to ever happen to me!! National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 I have always had a very good experience at National Jewish. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Good experience. No problems National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Steve is fabulous! I have been seeing him for roughly 10 years. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Dr. LOMMATZSCH is an amazingly outstanding doctor. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 He always goes above and beyond what is expected of a physician. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 I am the luckiest patient in the world to have Dr. Steven Lommatzsch as my primary treating pulmonary physician; I have been a patient at NJH since 1993, on and off, and with Dr. Lommatzsch for the last 5 or 6 years. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 dr lommatzsch was amazing National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Great doc - caring thorough and knowledgable. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Dr. Steven E. Lommatzsch is an excellent doctor! He was very understanding and listen to my concerns. He took his time to help me with my health issues! I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a specialist. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 I have only one regret --- that I did not listen to a friend's recommendation two years ago to bypass my local health care providers and go straight to NJH/Denver. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 I was amazed at amount of time each provider allowed. I never felt rushed. I was offered plenty of time to ask questions or give response to their questions. Everyone was very personable! National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 *Dr. Steven Lommatzsch is among the finest care providers I have ever met. His superb medical acumen and personable demeanor make *Dr. Lommatzsch care the best in the nation. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 Very impressed with Dr Lommatzsch. He is compassionate, clear and precise while explaining very intense challenges and treatments. We (my family and I) greatly appreciated the time he took with us. He has a great sense of humor too! National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 Excellent care National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 *Dr. Lommatzsch is the most thorough, kindness, nicest doctor of ANY KIND I've ever had. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 *Dr. Lommatzsch NEVER fails to show concern and extreme compassion about my life issues and ALWAYS remembers my others and asks how I am dealing with things. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 Just great. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 Dr Lommatzsch is the best you have! National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 Dr Lomatzcsh is an excellent doctor, he has helped improve my health and quality of life. He is the best!! National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 *Dr. Lommatzsch is outstanding, I am grateful for all he has done regarding my lung condition. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 Dr. Lommatzsch spent 90 minutes with me. Extremely personable and explains all fully. Truly excellent. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 I have full confidence in my doctor and his recommendation in regards to my health and well being. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 As previously described, everyone to a tee was patient and efficient. I highly recommend NJH. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 At this visit, *Dr. Lommatzsch came to get me from the 2nd waiting area himself. Made me feel good. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 An excellent experience National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 Best doctor I've ever had. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 Outstanding! National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 it is easy to promote Dr. Lommatzsch and his team. they are effective and efficient at all aspects of care of the patient. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 Dr. Lommatzsch is a superb doctor. He listens carefully, discussed options and ideas openly and with thoughtfulness. I could not recommend him more highly. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 Dr. Lommatzch is extremely professional while at the same time showing a sincere sympathy for his patients National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 *Dr. Lommatzsch always goes above and beyond to find ways to help me and improve my quality of life. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 extremely pleased with the provider's concern and continuing treatment. He has a great personality. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 It was good. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 I found Dr. Lommatzch to be very attentive, thorough, and helpful in explaining what my problems were and what I needed to do to improve. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 Steve is amazing and understanding and excellent at putting things in terms my wife could understand. He's great. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 Dr. Lommatschz is a wonderful doctor. I trust him above all other providers. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 Dr. Lommatzsch is a very caring and down-to-earth provider. I have always understood what he is telling me. He asks very clear questions. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 Dr. L is excellent and relates well to his patients. He explained all in detail, and we spent 60 minutes in our discussions of treatments, etc. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 He's always a positive person - National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 Telehealth appointments with Steve have been great. He's provided valuable guidance as we navigate covid and the vaccine. I had a minor [symptom] flareup and we were able to resolve it over tele-health -- thankfully my breathing has been better and I haven't needed to come in person.