Vipin Malik, MD
Programs and Services
Specialties & Conditions
Research AreasSpecial 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.
Academic Affiliations
Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Sciences & Critical Care Medicine, University of Colorado Denver
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Contact Information
- Office: 877.225.5654
Locations
- National Jewish Health Main Campus
1400 Jackson Street
Denver, CO 80206
Patient Ratings
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Patient 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.
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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.
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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.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2023
Dr Malik is awesome. He is friendly, efficient and an expert in his field.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023
Top notch provider.
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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
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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!!
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023
Dr.Vipin is one of the most caring and informative physicians we've ever met.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023
*Dr. Malik is the best physician I've ever been to. He listens, explains and is very caring.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023
Dr. Malik and his office are amazing!!!
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023
Good
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023
Very well.
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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.
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023
Very knowledgeable, friendly and a great source of information to help me make health choices.
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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.
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023
Please refer to my previous comments regarding this excellent physician.
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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.
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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.
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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 !
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2023
I highly recommend Dr Malik. He listened and answered my questions in just the right amount of detail.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2023
Dr Malik is so attentive and thorough. I feel fortunate to have been referred to him.
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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!!
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2023
Probably the best I have ever had, which means about 50+ individuals
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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
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2023
Dr Malik gave me piece of mind over several problems I have.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2023
Dr Malik always demonstrates concern for me and my health
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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.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2023
Very kind doctor
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2023
The doctor was very kind and sympathetic to the fact that he could not do a mask fitting.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2023
The doctor made me feel at ease and was very honest with me.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2023
Dr. Malik is very good
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2022
A very good meeting with Dr Malik
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2022
DID NOT ACT, or DISPLAY attitude of "look at me" am I impressing you?
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2022
Dr Malik made me feel very good and spent a lot of time w me.
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2022
If I could rate "Excellent" across the board, I would...
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2022
Excellent Doctor
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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.
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2022
Took the time to draw a diagram to help me understand. Excellent communicator.
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2022
Listen to me careful and remove their mask so that can understand read lip.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2022
Dr Malik is extremely thorough and knowledgeable
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2022
I think Dr Malik is fantastic.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2022
Dr. Malik was ver detailed in explains my problem and solution to my condition.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2022
Dr. Malik is always professional, courteous, easy to talk to, and just a pleasant person.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2022
Dr Malik is analyitical and listens very well.
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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.
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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.
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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
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2022
*Dr. Malik was very caring, explained clearly & slowly, gave all options.
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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,
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2022
I am very comfortable with Pulmonologist-Dr Malik. He has been my doctor for many years.
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2022
Dr. Malik was outstanding...patient, detailed, a wonderful listener!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2022
Dr. Malik was extremely attentive, knowledgeable, professional and kind.
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2022
Dr Malik is the best!!!
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2022
Dr. Malkin is an excellent communicator using drawings and screens to help us understand.
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2022
Dr. Malik is excellent
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2022
*Dr. Malik is an excellent provider. He listens & cares. I would recommend him to anyone!
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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.
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2022
Always outstanding
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2022
Excellent
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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.
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2022
Dr. Malik he is an amazing doctor. So helpful with anything I ask. Happy he is my doctor!
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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
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2022
Love him!
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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
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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.
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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!
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2022
A very through patient interview and showed concern for all my questions.
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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.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2022
Most thorough and great presence
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2022
Talks to me what's better for my health .
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2022
Again, Dr. Malik is one of the best doctors around.
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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.
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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.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2022
The very best provider!
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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
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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!!
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2022
One of the best & his assessments are spot on. Highest regard for *Dr. Malik!
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2022
Dr. Malik was excellent. I appreciate the time he spent with me. Very easy to understand.