Vipin Malik, MD Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Vipin Malik, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Malik is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Associate Professor Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Department of Medicine Castle Connolly & 5280 Top Doctors 2023 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 213 Patient Ratings 119 Patient Comments Overview Contact Info & Locations Patient Ratings & Comments Programs & Services Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (Adult) Rose Medical Center Critical Care Service Section of Critical Care Medicine Sleep Center Swedish Medical Center Critical Care Service Specialties & Conditions Asthma Chronic Cough Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pulmonary Fibrosis Pulmonary Embolism Sleep Disorders Unexplained Hypoxia Research Areas Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Sleep in critical illness Special Interests ICU delirium, pulmonary physiology and sleep disordered breathing. Education Residency University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (Little Rock, AR), Fellowship Maimonides Medical Center (Brooklyn, NY), Awards & Recognition Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians Fellow, American College of Critical Care Medicine (ACCM) Fellow, American Academy of Sleep Medicine Board Certification Internal Medicine Pulmonary Medicine Critical Care Medicine Sleep Medicine Professional Memberships American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) American Thoracic Society (ATS) Colorado Sleep Society Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Publications Circadian Rhythms and Sleep in ICU- Editor (June 2015). Sleep and sleep disordered breathing in hospitalized patients. Seminars in Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine. Issue: volume 35, issue 5: 582-592 3. Sleep in intensive care units: Curr Respir Care Rep. Sleep and Breathing: Clinics in Chest Medicine. Respiratory physiology during sleep. Malik V. Smith D. Lee-Chiong T. Sleep Med Clin. 2012; 7: 497-505. Hospital Affiliations Colorado Acute Long Term HospitalCraig HospitalRose Medical CenterSt. Joseph Hospital - DenverSwedish Medical Center Academic Affiliations Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Sciences & Critical Care Medicine, University of Colorado Denver 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 4.9 Friendliness 4.9 Provider explained things clearly 4.9 Spoke using clear language 4.9 Amount of time spent with you 4.9 Provider included you in decisions 4.9 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– July, 2023 Dr. Malik has exceptionally good personal skills and helped me to feel valued and listened to. He is kind and respectful. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2023 I have a scary lung problem. And I have a severe anxiety disorder. From the very first time I saw him as a patient he has been very kind and compassionate. He also is very competent and he is very smart. My husband and I have the upmost confidence in him. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2023 Dr Malik is awesome. He is friendly, efficient and an expert in his field. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2023 Top notch provider. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2023 Dr Malik is probably one of if not the best physicians I have had. He is extremely educational professional and excellent bedside manners!!!! I am moving to GJ and will keep him as my MD due to his thoroughness and knowledge National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2023 *Dr. Malik spent more time with me and explaining my condition than any health care provider that I can remember. He is excellent!! National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2023 Dr.Vipin is one of the most caring and informative physicians we've ever met. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2023 *Dr. Malik is the best physician I've ever been to. He listens, explains and is very caring. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2023 Dr. Malik and his office are amazing!!! National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2023 Good National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2023 Very well. show more National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2023 Dr. Malik is very easy to talk to and he explains everything in a way you'll understand. He answered all of my questions with respect and knowledge. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2023 Very knowledgeable, friendly and a great source of information to help me make health choices. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2023 *Dr. Malik is an amazing physicians - always pleasant & personable. Very approachable & takes the time to answer questions & makes sure I understand my treatment plan. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2023 Please refer to my previous comments regarding this excellent physician. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2023 I do not like using a cpap machine and the doctor seem to make me feel that was my only option. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2023 Dr. Malik and the team at NJH have had a TRANSFORMATIONAL affect on my life/health. He and his team took the time to understand my issues and set me on a path that has returned my health. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2023 Dr. Malik exceeded expectations. Showed a genuine concern with my problem and really wants to set up a treatment program for me. As a physician , Dr. Malik is the best of the best ! National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2023 I highly recommend Dr Malik. He listened and answered my questions in just the right amount of detail. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2023 Dr Malik is so attentive and thorough. I feel fortunate to have been referred to him. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 It was very informative. *Dr. Malik explained everything & even talked about issues outside of the realm of cardio/respiratory) I appreciated it so much!! National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 Probably the best I have ever had, which means about 50+ individuals National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 The only reason the time was just good was it was a very quick appointment and we were done in under 10 minutes, but he addressed my question and actually pre-empted me about a research study I was curious about National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 Dr Malik gave me piece of mind over several problems I have. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 Dr Malik always demonstrates concern for me and my health National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 Dr was wonderful and extremely helpful in giving me information and explaining things to me. I did not feel rushed or unimportant. Very caring. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 Very kind doctor National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2023 The doctor was very kind and sympathetic to the fact that he could not do a mask fitting. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2023 The doctor made me feel at ease and was very honest with me. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2023 Dr. Malik is very good National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2022 A very good meeting with Dr Malik National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2022 DID NOT ACT, or DISPLAY attitude of "look at me" am I impressing you? National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2022 Dr Malik made me feel very good and spent a lot of time w me. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2022 If I could rate "Excellent" across the board, I would... National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2022 Excellent Doctor National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2022 Dr. Malik is exceptional. I appreciate his kindness and care, listening and interested in what I have to say and my questions. I feel very confident in his ability to care for me. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2022 Took the time to draw a diagram to help me understand. Excellent communicator. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2022 Listen to me careful and remove their mask so that can understand read lip. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2022 Dr Malik is extremely thorough and knowledgeable National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2022 I think Dr Malik is fantastic. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2022 Dr. Malik was ver detailed in explains my problem and solution to my condition. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2022 Dr. Malik is always professional, courteous, easy to talk to, and just a pleasant person. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2022 Dr Malik is analyitical and listens very well. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2022 Dr. Malik was excellent. He spent more time with me than any doctor in recent memory. He took the time to explain my condition and possible treatments. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2022 Dr Malik was great in every way. He explained everything in a concise manner and gave me different options to consider. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2022 Truly outstanding and showed a willingness to go above and beyond. It was simply one of the best experiences with the medical community I have ever had. Thank him for me because he is worth evey penny he is paid. Probably worth far more National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2022 *Dr. Malik was very caring, explained clearly & slowly, gave all options. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2022 Dr Malik is excellent. He made me comfortable, he carefully explained things on my level. He used both the test results and visualization by drawings to help me and my husband understand things. Very conscientious, National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2022 I am very comfortable with Pulmonologist-Dr Malik. He has been my doctor for many years. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2022 Dr. Malik was outstanding...patient, detailed, a wonderful listener! National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 *Dr. Malik consistently is prepared to discuss my situation. He listens carefully & provides helpful feedback. He asked in-depth questions and considers all aspects of my condition. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 Dr malik is amazing. My issues turned out to be non lung related and yet he spent a lot of time reviewing it with e, looking at other factors. Patient, with great explanations. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 I was very impressed with Dr Malik. So grateful to have him as my doc. He is very knowledgeable, patient and engaging. I felt heard and that I am on my way to solving a problem I've been trying to correct for years. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 Dr. Malik was extremely attentive, knowledgeable, professional and kind. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 Dr Malik is the best!!! National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 Dr. Malkin is an excellent communicator using drawings and screens to help us understand. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 Dr. Malik is excellent National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 *Dr. Malik is an excellent provider. He listens & cares. I would recommend him to anyone! National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 Dr. Malik took the time to thoroughly explain test results and to answer any questions I had - he was very clear and I so appreciate his willingness to see me as a partner in my longterm care. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 Always outstanding National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 Excellent National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 Dr. Malik is great! He made sure I felt comfortable the minute he walked in. He explained everything in simple non-medical terms and included me in the care plan. Dr. Malik has amazing bedside manners. He is pleasant, polite, kind, respectful & friendly. He knows how to inspire and motivate his patients to do better with their health - he takes a holistic approach for his patient's heath and well-being. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 Dr. Malik he is an amazing doctor. So helpful with anything I ask. Happy he is my doctor! National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 Dr.Malik was extremely good, informative, engaging, and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him and the Highlands Ranch location National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 Love him! National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 Smartest Dr. I use. He thinks,listens,solve problems. Doesn't just act lie a robot rolling preordained procedures National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 Dr. Malik ws excellent. He was highly recommended by other medical staff, and in the future will be highly recommended by me. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 Dr Malik is a wonderful doctor; very knowledgeable, patient, listens, provides good resolutions, talks to you with respect and kindness. Great approach to discussing solutions and explains in a way that I understand well, and he is never condescending. Great doc! National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 A very through patient interview and showed concern for all my questions. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 Dr Malik took the time to fully understand my concerns of shortness of breath, and thoughtfully gave his rationale for what he thinks is the underlying cause. I understand why he ordered each of the tests to verify his thoughts. I appreciate that he talked to me as someone who is interested and capable of understanding the complexity of the interacting systems in the body. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 Most thorough and great presence National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 Talks to me what's better for my health . National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 Again, Dr. Malik is one of the best doctors around. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 Not only do I feel *Dr. Malik is a highly skilled physician, his empathy, kindness and detailed care brings an unmatched patient/physician relationship. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 Very impressed with Dr. Malik. He was very helpful in explaining what could be the reason I am having trouble keeping my breath and what we can do to try to make the condition livable. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 The very best provider! National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2022 Dr Malik is just great. Such a good listener. Great at explaining everything and really genuinely wants to help. He's great National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2022 Dr Malik is highly competent an he cares about my well being. I feel like we have a plan that I can work on before I see him again. Great doctor!! National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2022 One of the best & his assessments are spot on. Highest regard for *Dr. Malik! National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2022 Dr. Malik was excellent. I appreciate the time he spent with me. Very easy to understand. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2022 Dr Mailk is a ten! National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2022 *Dr. Malik is excellent - very thorough; explains situation/options in great detail; doesn't dictate care but invites buy-in/participation. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2022 Dr. Malik is the BEST doctor. He is caring, listens, and takes all factors into consideration before diagnosing. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2022 I truly had a best experience! National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 The doctor spent quality time with me and even drew pictures of what he was describing so I could visualize it better. I am very impressed with him and the care he gave me. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 I think the care provider was inept. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 *Dr. Malik is awesome! Explains very well, took all the time I needed, answered my questions - National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 *Dr.Malik is the most engaged provide I've ever worked with. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Dr Malik is one of the best Drs I have been to. Makes sure I understand and feel he is very truthful. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Good experience National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Highly recommend all staff National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Dr. Malik is one of the most professional people that we have been involved with. He always shows concern, listens, explains, courteous, and outstanding. Super individual. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 *Dr. Malik is always willing to listen and have a conversation about different treatment options. I always feel heard. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 I will and have referred many friends to Dr Malik, and they are very grateful! National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 **Dr. Malik was the most complete & through doctor I've seen, and I've had cancer twice so I've seen a lot. He took the time/made the effort to understand me from a medical and personal perspective. I feel he took my values and health priorities into consideration. He used several techniques to ensure I was comfortable with the information presented. He used medical & layman's terms and drew diagrams. (Good thing he's a doctor because he's a horrible artist) I'm confident he will make a personalized diagnosis based on my test results rather than going with the "most" likely cause of my symptoms. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 The Doctor explained everything to me very well from symptoms to showing me what the CT scan showed. He was very easy to talk to and I was impressed with him and his staff National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Amazing National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 I have a long history with NJH under the care of Dr. James Good. In 2018 when he retired, my insurance company, United Health Care (MEDICARE) directed I start going to the New West pulmonologist. This turned out to less than satisfactory and so I stopped going. Recently as my chronic cough continued to grow worse, I challenged the insurance and as permitted to return to NJH. This fist meeting with Dr Malik was very encouraging. He prescribed a new inhaler and I am already feeling improvements. His explaining of his insights from reviewing all of the tests done at NJH was easy to understand and follow. He projected a heart of care, a deep knowledge in his field and a strong ability to communicate. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Best doctor I have ever had National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Dr Milik always spends suficient time with me for me to have all my questions answered or go over the results of my tests. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Dr Malik listens with genuine care and explains everything very well. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Dr. Malik took a good amount of time to explain my condition in a way I could understand National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 Doctor Malik is a superb practitioner. He was extremely thorough, listened well and explained his reasoning and his actions in terms that were understandable to me. I felt he was really focused on my particular medical condition, not just in terms of my pulmonary symptoms but my general health condition overall. I have the highest confidence in his course of treatment and would be pleased to recommend him to others. NJH is fortunate to have this doctor among their staff providers. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 I was extremely impressed with *Dr. Malik and his nurse. I spent an hour with each of them and I learned a great deal. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 Dr Malik is simply excellent. His knowledge, communication skills, and courtesy are very much appreciated. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 Outstanding ability to explainAll issues National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 Good experience National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 Overall, it was a very good experience with Dr. Malik. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 Dr Malik is extremely attentive and I trust him explicitly. He listens and asks questions. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 Dr Malik is an exceptionally outstanding, conscientious, knowledgeable, professional and kind doctor! He was very thorough in his exam, discussion and treatment plan. I am extremely grateful to be under his care. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2021 *Dr. Malik took his time & listened & answered my questions. Also, he has answered two follow-up questions on the patient portal. Very much appreciated! National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 A first time visit with any doctor causes much stress & anxiety. The minute Dr Malik walked in the door I felt at ease! That is not often the case. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Dr Malik is so kind and gentle and very professional. I respect him so much and his knowledge about my condition. He answers all my questions and never makes me feel like he is in a rush. I love all my doctors at National Jewish and feel so lucky I have the ones I have! National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 I have provided *Dr. Malik's contact info to a number of friends. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Very thorough clinical consultation. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 He was very good. Listened to me and asked questions. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 *Dr. Malik is a wonderful doctor and very easy to speak to. He showed a true concern of my issues. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Dr Malik is a top notch Dr. He has my full confidence. He always seems to truly care about my well being. I have very high respect for him and his methods. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 Dr. Malik was great to allow me to take a holistic approach to my lung problems, [protected health information]. And getting more exercise showed the improvement in a few months that he wished to see.