Zulma X. Yunt, MD
Programs and Services
Specialties & Conditions
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.
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Education
Education
- 2008 - 2011
- University of Colorado Denver, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship
- 2001 - 2005
- Creighton University School of Medicine, MD
- 1997 - 2001
- Creighton University, BS, Physicis
Residency
- 2005 - 2008
- Yale University, Internal Medicince Residency
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 Hospital
- Littleton Adventist Hospital
- Rose Medical Center
- St. Joseph Hospital - Denver
- Swedish Medical Center
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Contact Information
- Office: 877.225.5654
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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
I've had numerous appointments with *Dr. Yunt in the last 20 months. I feel confident in her dedication to my care.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2023
I love visiting with *Dr. Yunt. She is always very friendly and genuinely concerned about my health and current condition - she's the best!
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2023
Can't overstate just how much Dr. Yunt means to me. She saved my life with her care and recommendations last summer.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2023
Doctor Yunt is a special kind of doctor who listens examines and then explains what she wants you to do. She tells you the reasoning behind what she wants you to do.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023
*Dr. Yunt is very nice and friendly. She explains things well. *Dr. Yunt never makes me feel rushed. She takes good time with me. She includes my husband in all discussions.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023
I think we are in the middle of a process so I am unsure of (as is Dr. Yunt I think) of where we go from the next test.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023
We appreciate the relaxed and informative time spent with Dr Yunt
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023
Dr Yunt really made me feel like I was a priority and like I was her only patient - which I know I am not. That attention and confidence made me feel safe and secure in my care
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023
Dr Yunt was extremely conscious of my state of mind and concern about my medication, and I feel that she took the time to review her response without forcing her opinion
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023
Dr. Yunt is an exceptional Physician!
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023
Excellent doctor. She's awesome! Her nurse is terrific as well.
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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.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2023
Excellent rapport! Dr Yunt is reassuring about what triggers my asthma and coping with challenges!
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2023
Again, Dr. Yunt was a professional and courteous and patient doctor. She will get several recommendations from me.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2023
Feel very lucky to have Dr. Yunt as my provider. I trust her with my care.
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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.
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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.
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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!!
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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.
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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.
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2022
The visit was to the point, courteous and complete.
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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.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2022
Excellent post-visit notes
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2022
Dr.Yunt is amazing. It may be why it's so long to get in to see her.
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2022
Great
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2022
I look forward to seeing Dr. Yunt.
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2022
Dr Yunt always listens to what I have to say. She is very thorough.
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2022
*Dr. Yunt explained how coordinating with the gastroenterology department could inform my asthma treatment, which was reassuring.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2022
Knowledgeable and compassionate
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2022
Dr Yunt is excellent!! So happy she's my doctor
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2022
Talked too loud - requested _____ but she forgot.
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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.
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2022
Dr. Yunt was very compassionate and helpful
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2022
Dr. Yunt and her staff are very knowledgeable and always take the time to explain everything.
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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.
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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
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2022
Dr yunt is excellent
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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
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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.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2022
Patient was a bit disturbed because *Dr. Yunts voice was very loud.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2022
Caring and understanding.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2022
I have never experienced any care provider explaining my condition that clear to me.
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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
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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.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2022
Very caring even over Zoom
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2022
Drs Yunt and Balkissoon and Toribara are just great.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2022
Dr. Yunt is amazing and always listens to my concerns.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2022
She always has been a help.
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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.
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2022
Dr Yunt is very professional and takes the time to answer my questions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2022
*Dr. Yunt always listens.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2022
Really good. She answered all our questions, gave us lots of great information, and was outstanding!!
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2022
Dr. Yunt is always professional, caring, willing to listen and answer my questions and friendly.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2022
Professional at all times, caring and trustworthy
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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.
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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.
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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.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2022
Appreciated the time and caring of Dr Yunt
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2022
*Dr. Yunt is very nice & friendly. National Jewish does a great job.
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2021
*Dr. Yunt answered my questions and is willing to help me figure out what's wrong with me.