Michael D. Schwartz, MD, FCCM

Dr. Michael Schwartz is a board-certified pulmonologist and critical care specialist with expertise in asthma, COPD, brochiectasis, & other lung diseases.

Patient Ratings

4.9 out of 5

Special Interests

Dr. Michael Schwartz works in the General Pulmonary Clinic at National Jewish Health. He is the Director of the National Jewish Health Transtracheal Oxygen Program, and, as such, serves to evaluate and manage patients for whom transtracheal oxygen may be a good option for their long term oxygen therapy. Patients with COPD, emphysema, interstitial lung disease, and a variety of other chest disorders may be good candidates for transtracheal oxygen.

Education

1992 - 1995: University of Colorado Denver, Research Fellow, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
1987: University of California, Los Angeles, MD

Residency

1990 - 1991: University of Colorado Denver, Chief Resident, Internal Medicine
1988 - 1990: University of Colorado Denver, Resident, Internal Medicine

Fellowship

1991 - 1992: University of Colorado Denver, Clinical Fellow, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Awards & Recognition

2014: Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc.
2011: Peak Performers Award, Intensive Care Medicine, Rocky Mountain Medicine Symposium
2011: Top Doctor, Critical Care Medicine, 5280 Magazine
2010: Top Doctor, Critical Care Medicine, 5280 Magazine
2009: Top Doctor, Critical Care Medicine, 5280 Magazine
2008: Top Doctor, Critical Care Medicine, 5280 Magazine

Board Certification

Diplomate, Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine Certified January 1996; Recertified November 2005
Diplomate, Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine Certified January 1995; Recertified November 2004
Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine Certified September 1990; Recertified September 2000
National Boards – Parts I, II, II completed in March
1988

Elective Certification:
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provides, Recertified August 2007
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Recertified August 2007
Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Instructor, Certified April 2007
Hyperbaric Medicine, Certified November 1997
Advanced Trauma Life Support

Professional Memberships

Member, Society of Hospital Medicine
Fellow, American College of Critical Care Medicine
Member, American Thoracic Society
Member, Denver Medical Society
Member, Colorado Medical Society

Publications

Schwartz MD, Christopher KL. Transtracheal Oxygen Therapy. Topics in Practice Management. CHEST 2011;139:435-440.

Schwartz MD, Make B. Long Term Oxygen Treatment: Whatever Happened to Transtracheal Oxygen? COPD: Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. 2009; 6:1-3.

Schwartz MD, Christopher KL. Transtracheal Oxygen Therapy. In: UpToDate. Rose, BD (Ed), Walthman, MA, 2007.

Hospital Affiliations

Rose Medical Center
St. Joseph Hospital - Denver
Swedish Medical Center

Teaching & Professional Positions

2006-Present: Associate Professor of Medicine, National Jewish Health
2006-Present: Medical Staff, Active Status, Rose Medical Center
2007-Present: Medical Director, Intensive Care Unit, National Jewish/Rose Medical Center ICU
1997-2006: Medical Staff, Active Status, North Colorado Medical Center (Greeley, CO)
1997-2006: Medical Director, Department of Respiratory Care, North Colorado Medical Center (Greeley, CO)
1999-2006: Medical Director, Respiratory Special Care Unit, North Colorado Medical Center (Greeley, CO)
1996-1997: Medical Staff, Active Status, St. Anthony Hospital System (Denver, CO)
1996-1997: Medical Staff, Active Status, North Suburban Medical Center (Denver, CO)
1994-1996: Assistant Director, University Hospital Chest Clinic, University of Colorado Denver
1994-1996: Instructor of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver
1994-1996: Assistant Chief of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver
1992-1995: Associate Member, Medical Staff, St. Anthony Hospital System (Denver, CO)

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Contact Information

Office: 877.225.5654

Locations

National Jewish Health Main Campus
1400 Jackson Street
Denver, CO 80206
Saint Joseph Hospital
1375 E 19th Ave.
Denver, CO 80218

Patient Ratings

Data Integrity Press Ganey Certified The Patient metric-rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent metric-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.

Friendliness

5.0

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9

Provider explained things clearly

4.9

Provider showed concern

5.0

Provider included you in decisions

5.0

Amount of time spent with you

4.9

Confidence in your doctor

4.9

Spoke using clear language

5.0

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.

National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024

I have confidence in Dr. Schwartz.
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024

Dr Schwartz was a great choice for me and would be for anyone.
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024

Dr. SCHWARTZ is terrific
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024

Very attentive. Very good bed-side manners
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024

Loved my visit .. Felt he was interested and concerned about me as a person and not just another patient
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024

Dr. Schwartz was excellent! So nice and knowledgeable.
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024

Dr. Schwartz always listens and understands my concerns.
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024

Superb
National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024

Outstanding
National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024

Excellent experience
National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024

I couldn't have asked for a better doctor.
National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024

Dr Schwartz was fantastic. He was very concerned and informative. Best doctor I've ever had
National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024

Dr. Schwartz is the best doctor because he takes the time to listen and recommends what he feels Is the best for you. He has cared for me and my late husband through some most difficult times and me and my family love him for the care and consideration he gives. HE'S THE BEST.
National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024

Dr. Schwartz is the ideal caregiver, very knowledgeable, good at sharing it, caring and patient. I wish all doctors were like him, it would make all things easier to handle.
National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024

I dont think I have ever had a doc actively listen like Dr Schwartz did. I have never felt so valued as a human with an issue as he made me feel. I had heard of his praises, but didnt think they could possibly be true, but they were. AMAZING doc! Others need to copy him!
National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024

Dr. Schwartz listened carefully to my concerns and questions. He showed great patience and offered clear, easy-to-understand answers. Very caring, very knowledgeable.
National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024

Dr. Schwarz has a wonderful and caring bedside manner.
National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024

Dr. Schwartz took his time with me explaining all test results. He is a very caring doctor and listens carefully. He is truly concerned about my health.
National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024

Dr. Schwartz is an excellent, caring doctor. He is extremely knowledgable.
National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024

Dr Schwartz is one of the finest physicians I've ever encountered; a great doctor.
National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024

I am blessed to have Dr. Schwartz as my physician for my sinus and allergy and ear issues
National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2024

Dr Schwartz has always been attentive and responds to questions. Also he leaves the door open for additional visits if necessary.
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2024

Dr. Schwartz was absolutely one of the best doctors I have ever worked with. He was very kind, encouraging, caring, knowledgeable, helpful & had great bed side manner. I love working with him.
National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024

Dr. Schwartz is great.
National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024

Dr. Schwartz is the best dr. I had experience with at this hospital.
National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2023

*Dr. Schwartz did a great. It was the first time seeing him. I was very happy with the services.