Zulma X. Yunt, MD Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Zulma X. Yunt, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Yunt is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Assistant Professor of Medicine Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep 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 4.7 out of 5 stars 247 Patient Ratings 80 Patient Comments Overview Contact Info & Locations Patient Ratings & Comments Programs & Services Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (Adult) Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program Rose Medical Center Critical Care Service Specialties & Conditions Bronchiolitis Chronic Cough Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Dyspnea (Shortness of Breath) Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pulmonary Fibrosis Research Areas Acute Lung Injury Fibrosis Lung Inflammation Special Interests Research Interests My research interest is in the area of lung inflammation and repair. Specifically I am interested in the role of lung vasculature in repair mechanisms following acute inflammatory injury characterized by fibrosis. This includes studying angiogenesis and endothelial cell apoptosis over the course of inflammation and fibroproliferation in animal models of lung injury. I am also interested in the signaling mechanisms that drive vascular changes in the lung during the development of fibrosis including the role of distinct cell types such as macrophages and lymphoctyes. Clinical Interests My clinical interests are interstitial lung diseases and vascular lung diseases. I am also interested in critical care medicine, particularly the mangement of septic shock and ARDS. See More View Publications Education Education 2001 - 2005 Creighton University School of Medicine, MD 1997 - 2001 Creighton University, BS, Physicis Residency 2005 - 2008 Yale University, Internal Medicince Residency Fellowship 2008 - 2011 University of Colorado Denver, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship Board Certification 2011: Critical Care Medicine 2010: Pulmonary Medicine 2008: Internal Medicine Professional Memberships American Thoracic Society American College of Chest Physicians Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society Hospital Affiliations Colorado Acute Long Term HospitalLittleton Adventist HospitalRose Medical CenterSt. Joseph Hospital - DenverSwedish Medical Center Ask a Question through MyChart Sign in to your MyChart account to communicate with your care team, manage appointments, and more. 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Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2023 I love Dr Yunt. She is compassionate, caring and extremely knowledgeable in this field. I do not make a move without getting her input and approval. I have been extremely lucky yo have found her at NJH, I feel she had saved my life. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2023 Excellent rapport! Dr Yunt is reassuring about what triggers my asthma and coping with challenges! National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 Again, Dr. Yunt was a professional and courteous and patient doctor. She will get several recommendations from me. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 Feel very lucky to have Dr. Yunt as my provider. I trust her with my care. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2023 I always have the best experience at natural jewish and my dr is amazing and very knowledgeable, she listens, understands and puts my heath first. I couldn't ask for a more knowledgeable , Educated and experienced provider. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2023 Dr. Yunt has the approach that I need. She's positive and listens to me and respects my decisions. I appreciate that very much. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2023 If I had one problem it would be that I don't live close enough to Denver and the exceptional care National Jewish clinic gives me!! National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2022 I was very positively impressed with Dr. Yunt. She exuded the caring confidence of someone quite competent in their field. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2022 My experience with Dr. Yunt and her staff, has always been wonderful. Dr. Yunt takes her time and explains everything to me. She is a very knowledgeable and caring Dr. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2022 The visit was to the point, courteous and complete. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2022 Dr. Yunt is very pleasant. She does not make me feel rushed and takes time to go over any questions I may have. She provides me with good information concerning my care. show more National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2022 Excellent post-visit notes National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2022 Dr.Yunt is amazing. It may be why it's so long to get in to see her. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2022 Great National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2022 I look forward to seeing Dr. Yunt. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2022 Dr Yunt always listens to what I have to say. She is very thorough. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2022 *Dr. Yunt explained how coordinating with the gastroenterology department could inform my asthma treatment, which was reassuring. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 Knowledgeable and compassionate National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 Dr Yunt is excellent!! So happy she's my doctor National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 Talked too loud - requested _____ but she forgot. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 Dr. Yunt excels at patient doctor interaction. She listens, I am not a number but a person with her. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 Dr. Yunt was very compassionate and helpful National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 Dr. Yunt and her staff are very knowledgeable and always take the time to explain everything. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 In all my time discussing my problems with NJH's doctors and nurse practioner's I have gotten the distinct impression that they are all very rushed. They do take a lot of time with me, and they do answer the questions I have thoroughly but at the end it always feels like I still have about 5 or 10 questions I would like to address and they are simply out of time. They have to wrap it up and get on to the next patient. I'm not sure there is anything they or you can do about it and still take care of as many patients who obviously need your help - just an observation. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 Dr Yundt is always very friendly and helpful. I know she cares about me as a patient and I have confidence in her abilities as a doctor National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 Dr yunt is excellent National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 Dr Yunt is outstanding. She listens with great intent, explains topics very well and shows great empathy and compassion for her patients National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2022 Dr. Yunt is definitely one of the good ones in this field, she's always made sure I was a participating member of my care team. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2022 Patient was a bit disturbed because *Dr. Yunts voice was very loud. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2022 Caring and understanding. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2022 I have never experienced any care provider explaining my condition that clear to me. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2022 Dr Yunt took the time necessary to compare my prior tests with the current ones and explain changes and ongoing concerns with her recommendation for further treatment and coordination with my doctor in NM National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2022 I always look forward to my appointments with Dr. Yunt. She is very knowledgeable and always explains every aspect of my care in detail, while taking time to answer all of my questions and concerns. Dr. Yunt always explains the results of all tests and radiology in detail along with her opinions. She is always very caring and engaging during visits and shows great concern. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 Very caring even over Zoom National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 Drs Yunt and Balkissoon and Toribara are just great. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 Dr. Yunt is amazing and always listens to my concerns. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 It was a delightful hour, I learned a lot about my condition, and I learned a lot about what she believes I should do to rid myself of this long-term Covid. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 I was extremely impressed with Dr. Yunt, perhaps the best doctor I've ever dealt with, and I've seen a lot. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 We talked about the drug study programs and if they would be helpful. I am still thinking of them. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 She always has been a help. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 Dr.Yunt is very pleasant and does not rush through my appointment. She takes her time if I have questions and gives me a good feeling of direction towards my care. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2022 Dr Yunt is very professional and takes the time to answer my questions. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2022 Dr. Yunt is a physician in the true sense of the word. She is warm, never rushed, open with her knowledge and always seems genuinely happy to see me and my husband (which is really just once a year). I'm SO grateful to have her. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2022 After 15 years with Dr. Swigris, this was my first appointment with Dr. Yunt. She was very thorough, we spent an hour discussing my condition. I had COVID last Sep and in the process, they performed an ECHO and noted an enlarged heart as a possibility. Because Dr. Yunt wanted more Information related to that so she ordered an ECHO to be performed before she and I met. The previous evaluation of right-side heart enlargement proved to be inaccurate which Is excellent news for IPF patients. We discussed disease progression and she set up an appointment with Supportive Care. I received excellent care. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2022 I was very disappointed with this care provider because it was my first visit with her and I was expecting to spend some time with her to know each other and most important to talk about my condition and the new medicine because I have concerns but that never happened, after about 20 minutes of waiting In the clinic a nurse practitioner showed ( very nice by the way ], and spent some time with me, I don't remember what we talked about, then Dr. Yunt showed with a prospect nurse and someone else, spent about 10 mins in the room and left; she only told me that I was going to start this new treatment nothing else; she was in a rush, slo I never had a chance to ask questions or get a lkittle more personal. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2022 I wish National Jewish could be my primary care hospital. The staff is amazing and caring. One actually feels that they care about you. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 I have always had a wonderful experience with all my pulmonary doctors. Amy Olson was a wonderful woman to me said she had to leave. Katie Rosen was always a kind and wonderful woman also wonderful staff. Dr.Yunt has done a great job taking over my pulmonary care for dr. Olson. I am very grateful for everything they all have done for me here. I did get my double lung transplant and I will deeply miss my pulmonary care Physicians here at National Jewish Health. And you information National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 *Dr. Yunt always listens. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Really good. She answered all our questions, gave us lots of great information, and was outstanding!! National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Dr. Yunt is always professional, caring, willing to listen and answer my questions and friendly. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Professional at all times, caring and trustworthy National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Dr. Yunt was most helpful in clarifying how I should be taking my medications, what tests she was prescribing, and referring me to a GI doctor to further address the probable cause of my symptoms. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Dr. Yunt is excellent; very knowledgeable and compassionate. I am so lucky to have her as my health care provider. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 Dr. Yunt has always communicated honestly, with kindness and an approach that does not weigh the patient down with too much "bad news" , even if the prognosis is not good. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 Appreciated the time and caring of Dr Yunt National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 *Dr. Yunt is very nice & friendly. National Jewish does a great job. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2021 *Dr. Yunt answered my questions and is willing to help me figure out what's wrong with me. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Dr Yunt is excellent! National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Dr. Yunt is amazing. She is friendly, courteous, and absolutely thorough. She gets things done in a timely matter and answers all my question before I even ask them. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Dr. Yunt has always been very helpful. I would consider her an excellent doctor. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Dr. Yunt is terrific! National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Dr. Yunt is very caring, personable, and a good listener. She is an excellent doctor whom I can trust totally. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 I was extremely impressed with my overall experience! National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 My issue was unable to be solved. I guess it happens on occasion, but it is frustrating. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Dr Yunt was very professional and used words that I could understand. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 Dr. Yunt listened carefully, explained fully, and seemed to be well-informed of the latest medical news. [Protected health information]. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 Dr.Yunt has been wonderful to work with. I feel very comfortable asking questions and she explains her answers in words I can understand. I am very confident in the treatment I am receiving. I consider myself very lucky to have Dr. Yunt as my doctor. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 I have multiple diagnoses and sometimes figuring out the cause of my symptoms is very tricky. *Dr. Yunt always takes the time and uses her brain. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 They speak slow for me thanks! National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 [Comment about another provider]. She has done a masterful job in all aspects of my healthcare. Could not be happier. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 I am very pleased National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 Always treated well and with respect. Have the utmost faith in Dr. Yunt. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 Dr. Yunt has been a pleasure to see. She explains everything I need to do, for testing and health. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 I am very satisfied, thank you, look forward to follow up test and appt with Dr Yunt. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Dr Yunt was outstanding. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Always a positive experience. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Dr. Yunt is the reason I will be coming back to National Jewish. She was great. I felt like she actually listened, and her notes described my case very well. [Comment about another provider] Dr. Yunt informed me that my one test showed something that was not normal. Thank you Dr. Yunt :) National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Terrific *Doctor Yunt, caring, honest, relatable very happy with her. Feel very fortunate that she's my lung doctor. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 The services that I receive from Dr. Yunt is excellent! I appreciate everything she has done for me. She has taken great care of my health and is working towards finding and resolving my breathing issue. She is very knowledgeable in her field and I am confident she will find a way to improve my health. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Dr Yunt is very thorough, caring and provides follow up needed, especially in complex issues.