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
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Dr. Malik is the absolute best doctor. He is extremely considerate, competent, gracious, and caring.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
The doctor was thorough and explained everything in a way my daughter could understand and answered all Our questions - he was great!
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Dr Malik is exceptional. He explains things clearly, answered questions, addresses concerns, and easily provides his rationale when asked.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Lots of info. Also very helpful with deciding on follow-up care.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Dr Malik is very knowledgeable and personable. He excellent when explaining my health issues and speaks using word that I can understand.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Dr. Malik, as always, listens, does not rush me, explains things in detail that I can understand and is always open to the questions that I have. He always seems to have time or extra time for me as needed. I live in Colorado Springs and was very disappointed with a local pulmonology group here. It is well worth the drive to get the exceptional care I receive from Doctor Malik and I recommend him and National Jewish whenever the need arises.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Such a great doctor, my husband, and I both felt very informed and very cared for
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Very good
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Excellent doctor. I felt at ease and he answered all my questions throughly.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Good experience
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
I love seeing Dr Malik he is very attentive and answers all my questions
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
This was my first visit so the conversation was what I expected.
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024
Dr. Malik is outstanding in all these categories.
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024
Dr. Malik is a great physician and very friendly. I felt comfortable asking questions.
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024
Dr Malik was excellent
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024
Best appt I have had in a long time!
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024
Dr Malik was wonderful. One of the best providers I have ever had. I would highly recommend him.
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024
Dr. Vipin is an excellent doctor, very knowledgeable and courteous!! I couldn't be happier with than with his care!!
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024
I felt very comfortable with the doctor. He was very kind and friendly. I am encouraging my husband to try and make an appointment with him.
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024
I will be leaving this provider whenever I get results from that last test
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024
Dr Malik took all my concerns and previous surgery in great consideration. He is the best
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024
Excellent
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024
Dr. Malik shows sincerity and concern as he asks and answers questions. He is dedicated to providing the best possible care.
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024
This doctor was extremely efficient and knowledgable and his experience really added to the entire discussion.
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024
Dr Malik found out what was wrong with me when another pulmonologists didn't say a word! She conducted tests then left National Jewish! Dr Malik found the old testing and we made a treatment plan!
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024
Dr Malik is wonderful. I travel from Trinidad to see him and am extremely satisfied with his knowledge and professionalism.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
Everything from what sleep apnea is, to diagnosis procedures, to treatment options were all explained very thoroughly to me in terms I could understand as a layman. I very much appreciated the amount of information given, as a lot of doctors won't fully inform you, and will just give you their opinion.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
Dr. Malik is consistently professional, caring and the man I look to in guiding my treatment at NJH. Please understand this comes with many years of experience at NJH.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
We got answers from Dr. Malik that I could not get from my previous doctors. He explained all that was going o n and how to move forward with the treatment.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
Dr Malik is wonderful. He patiently explains my medical condition and offers treatment. Always listens to my concerns and answers all of my questions. He is a great teacher and seems to have all the time in the world although I know he is really busy.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
Excellent on all points.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
It is always a pleasure to see Dr. Malik. That is, aside from the fact that there may or may not be serious news that comes from these visits. He makes it a point to make sure I understand everything that he can see going on with my lungs, and I very much appreciate that.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
Dr. Malik was excellent, listened to me, answered questions explained procedures. Feel much better about ac pap.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
I was shocked how much time the Dr spent with me during the appointment.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
Overall good experience with Dr. Malik.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
Dr Malik exceeded my hopes with a diagnosis missed by others. He is one of the best physicians I have ever seen.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
Meeting with Dr. Malik is a good, enjoyable experience
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
Dr Malik very attentive and present. Same with the lady at the front desk
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
Both the doctor and nurse had super personalities and added appropriate humor. We actually had fun at our appointments. :)
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
Dr Malik is excellent communicator and listener. His guidance has resulted in excellent results relating to my sleep apnea. He listens attentively and his guidance has been spot-on. Changed my life and probably added years to it. In addition to that he is friendly, great listener, and takes the time to really get to know me and my situation. I couldn't be more pleased.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
My doctor Vipin Malik is one of the best doctors I have seen in my lifetime and I'm 63 years old. Everything he does talking, explaining, listening, etc. Is wonderful. One of the doctors ever.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2024
Dr. Malik goes above & beyond!
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
Excellent, expert, THOROUGH care with kind, compassionate bedside manner.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
He is willing to help with my problem. It is a difficult to explain and understand problem but I feel that this doctor was the closest to understanding of all the many doctors I've seen.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
Dr. Malik exceeded all expectations. Listened intently as I related my medical story, then explained in detail how each point fit in to the clinical picture. After nine different physicians, with no explanations for idiosyncratic reactions, Dr. Malik explained each aspect and assured me that attending to the underlying problem will eliminate the other symptoms. A true diagnostician and physician.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
Dr. Malik is the best!
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
I think Dr. Malik is amazing!
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
Dr. Malik is always the complete professional in all of my dealings with him!
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
Dr Malik is outstanding in all areas.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
Dr. Malik was very knowledgeable and explained complex things in ways that were easy to understand.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
He made sure I understood I have moved from sea level to high altitude. It is treated differently.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
Very good listener and answered all my questions in ways I understand. Great doctor
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
Dr Malik does a great job of listening to your concerns and providing feedback with care and concern.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
It was my first time seeing Dr Malik as my prior provider left recently. Dr Malik was great. He was friendly, easy to speak to, and very competent. I was especially pleased that he was very knowledgeable about my records/case as soon as he entered the exam room because he studied my file. I really appreciated his knowledge, recommendations, and care.
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2024
Dr. M showed me what he wanted me to understand. He made sure I understood what he was telling me.
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2024
Dr Malik was thorough, informative, discussed my issues in understandable terminology and was reassuring.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
Dr. Malik was excellent. He listened, asked questions, then spoke at length (including drawing pictures to aid understanding) about what my condition and proposed treatment. He really took the time to explain, check for understanding and help me share in the treatment. I wish all doctors were as thorough and caring!
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
It was really good
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
Best experience with Dr Malik
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
My doctor is very professional and knowledgeable. I am very happy with his level of care and service.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
My asthma is totally under control thanks to Dr. Vipin Malik! He changed the quality of my life. Myself and my family could not be more grateful!!
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
This was my by first visit. Dr Malik is phenomenal.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
Wonderful experience and excellent knowledge explaining everything. 6 Stars!!!
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
Rarely, have I been so impressed with any physician. Dr. Malik went to great lengths to take pertinent history, ask questions and to be thorough in every way. His plan of treatment has been the most effective to date to deal with my insomnia.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
I found Dr Malik very professional, congenial. He took time explaining results of my previous 3 sleep studies. I had never received this all of 2023 visits. I am a retired Critical care RN yet he related to me as both a professional and patient.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Very friendly and sympathetic to my issues
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Dr. Malik is extremely thorough and detail oriented. He spent a good amount of time with me and was very personable and knowledgeable. He has helped me tremendously.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Dr. Malik is amazing! He spent a lot of time explaining my issue and treatment options. His explanation was extremely thorough, and he even drew out the problem during his explanation. He made me feel very cared for and genuinely wanted my input in the decision making process. One of the best experiences I've ever had in health care!
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
The doctor was friendly, professional and carefully listened to my issues. He helped me and I am grateful to him.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
So good to meet Dr Malik per my 1st appointment with him. Good conversation & thorough. Look forward to my next annual checkup.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Most professional and caring..
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Dr Malik was excellent. He really cared and listened to my concerns. He had reviewed my chart and had a good idea Alf my health history
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
She as kind and made me feel welcome.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
He asked questions listened and was able to come up with a plan. I was very happy when I left.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Dr. Malik is the best kind of doctor! He listened, asked lots of questions, and then spent a lot of time explaining things, drawing pictures, and soliciting my questions. I am so appreciative!
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
I am very pleased with NJH
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Dr Malik is excellent in providing care, listening attentively, and answering all my questions
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Dr malik seems foggy in his explanation's
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Awesome provider
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Dr Malik Always explains everything so that I can understand it. I really feel like he listens to me.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Dr. Malik is thorough, conscientious, and caring. He takes all concerns seriously and provides a full plan to help improve one's health.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
I am pleased to meet with Dr Malik. He is right there for my appointments and explains everything to me. He also seems very concerned about my health and treatment.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Dr. Malik is outstanding in all respects...Very sophisticated approach to pulmonary medicine and I am speaking as a pulmonary physician myself.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Dr Malik outstanding in every way.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Dr. Malick is so wonderful
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Dr. Malik is one of the best doctors I've ever had. He truly cares about my well-being.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
He is good at telling patient what he wants them to know, but doesn't listen enough to patient
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Dr Malik is excellent and skillful. Wish more doctors were like him.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Overall it was a an excellent experience
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Dr. Malik is amazing. He has and continues to provide excellent care and treatment for my chronic illness
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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.