Susan Kotake, MD Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Susan Kotake, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Kotake is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Assistant Professor Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine 5280 Top Doctors 2020 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 4.8 out of 5 stars 162 Patient Ratings 24 Patient Comments Overview Contact Info & Locations Patient Ratings & Comments Programs & Services Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (Adult) Specialties & Conditions Asthma Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Education Education 1995 University of Pennsylvania, MD Residency 1998 University Hospitals of Cleveland, Fellowship 2001 University Hospitals of Cleveland, Board Certification Internal Medicine Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine Hospital Affiliations Rose Medical CenterRose Surgical 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: 877.225.5654Fax: 303.320.0627 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 4.7 Friendliness 4.9 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, 2020 She was a new dr. she was A-1. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2020 Dr. Kotake is always thorough and explains my condition/treatment(s). She is very personable and I enjoy my time with her. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2020 She was nice and very pleasant. Easy to talk to and not overbearing yer appeared to be thorough. [Off topic comment]. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2020 Dr Kotake is on of the best we ever met. she has our admiration. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2020 Very Good National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2020 Dr Kotake is a good listener and she was patient with my lengthy and complex history. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2020 *Dr. Kotake is always excellent. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2020 I think communication line may have broken down somewhere as Dr Kotake wasn't really sure of the reason for my appt...however, we recovered quickly and we discussed my medical history, including prior NJH care. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2020 My Doctor was great a all the above National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2020 good National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2020 Dr. Kotake always listens and always has a plan for me. I feel like I can tell her anything. I sincerely know I'm in great hands. show more National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2020 Dr Kotake was very professional and courteous. I had a problem that needed a prompt referral and Dr Kotake personally called for an expedited appointment with a provider for me. I felt that she cared about my wellbeing and that her standard of care far exceeded the majority of providers that I've had. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2020 Dr. Kotaki came with excellent references, and I can see why. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2020 Three visits ago with *Dr. Kotake she told me there was nothing more she could do to help me - National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2020 I am very happy with Dr. Kotake. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2019 my experience with Dr. Kotaki has been excellent. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2019 very happy with the progress of my condition under Dr Kotake's care National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2019 as a retired nurse I tend to take physician's orders with a grain of salt, evaluating them for myself. Except I don't with Dr. Kotake - I do whatever she says, no questions! I trust her completely. Her care of me has been incredible. Can't praise her enough. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2019 all very good National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2019 Excellent doctor. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2019 I totally trust Dr. Kotake and believe she is an excellent physician. I just wish there was more time to help me assimilate the information now that I'm processing new medical information a bit more slowly. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2019 she is the best! National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2019 Dr. Kotake validated my concerns and made me feel heard and cared for. I am so very happy I met her and was able to see her as I believe she is the best doctor for my specific health needs. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2019 I love *Dr. Kotake, she's done so much to help my issues, that's why I travel to Denver to see her. She's extremely knowledgeable and she was a great erroneous choice for my personality!