Vamsi P. Guntur, MD, MSc

Vamsi P. Guntur, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Guntur is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine.

Special Interests

My clinical area of interest is in adult asthma, specifically adult onset and difficult to treat asthma. I hope to continue contributing to the science of airway inflammation in asthma via clincial and translational research. In our labs, we are working to characterize the phenotypes and endotypes of asthmatics, with the ultimate goal of tailored therapy for each patient with asthma.

Education

1996 - 1998: St. George's University School of Medicine, St. George's, Grenada, W.I., MSc
1996 - 2000: St. George's University School of Medicine, St. George's, Grenada, W.I., MD
1991 - 1995: Washington University, St. Louis, MO, BA

Residency

2003 - 2004: Norwalk Hospital/ Yale University School of Medicine Affiliate, Norwalk, CT, Internal Medicine Chief Resident
2000 - 2003: Norwalk Hospital/ Yale University School of Medicine Affiliate, Norwalk, CT, Internal Medicine

Fellowship

2004 - 2007: University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

Awards & Recognition

Women in Medicine and Medical Sciences (WIMMS) University of Missouri Chapter Travel Award

Teaching Award, NJH Fellowship Site, University of Colorado Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship

Pandemic Star Award, National Jewish Health

Outstanding Internal Medicine Residency Rotation Award: Medical Intensive Care Unit, University of Missouri Health Care System, Columbia, MO (2007-2017).

Medal for Excellence. Department of Health and Human Services. Whitt S and the Organ Donation Management Team (Dabbagh O, Guntur VP, Johnson J, and Sohal H) (2008-2011).

Board Certification

Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Medicine
Critical Care Medicine

Professional Memberships

American Thoracic Society
American College of Chest Physicians
American College of Physicians
2008-2014: American Association for Cancer Research
2012-2014: Veterinary Comparative Respiratory Society

Teaching & Professional Positions

2018-2023: Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep, National Jewish Health
2015-2018: Member and Chair-Elect of Executive Council, Women in Medicine and Medical Sciences, University of Missouri School of Medicine.
2017-2018: Co-Director of Introduction to Patient Care Block, University of Missouri School of Medicine.
2014-2016: Department of Medicine Faculty Development Committee, University of Missouri School of Medicine.
2012-2017: Associate Program Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship, University of Missouri.
2012-2017: Admissions Committee, University of Missouri School of Medicine.
2012-2018: Adjunct Professor, University of Missouri School of Veterinary Medicine.
2011-2018: Advisory Committee, University of Missouri School of Medicine.
2009-2018: Director of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services, University of Missouri Healthcare.

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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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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Friendliness

4.8

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.8

Provider explained things clearly

4.8

Provider showed concern

4.8

Provider included you in decisions

4.8

Amount of time spent with you

4.8

Confidence in your doctor

4.8

Spoke using clear language

4.9

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, 2023

Excellent and thorough with her questions for me.
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2023

I have every confidence in this doctor. She has a wonderful patient care manner. Shares results of medical tests with clarity.
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2023

I think overall the severity of my problem and degree to which it impacts my life, was taken on board / acknowledged.
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2023

I needed more options to using Biologic treatment and joint pain
National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023

Dr GUNTUR is an amazing person
National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023

I have total confidence that Dr. Guntur is taking me seriously and doing everything she can to help.
National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023

Excellent care!
National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023

I was listened to respectfully. All my questions were answered adequately. I appreciated the fact that my Dr was concerned and felt cared for.
National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2023

More of my time was spent with *Dr. Amy Matthews, a fellow at NJH. She is very impressive.
National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2023

*Dr. Guntur is excellent in all phases.
National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2023

It was very good.
National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2023

Good
National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2023

It was an exceptional visit she listened and explained everything
National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2023

Dr Guntur is an amazing doctor. She listens to you, Is proactive and generally cares.
National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023

*Dr. Guntur was most thorough in her questions and assessment, and in fact has since followed up with something that concerned her.
National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023

I felt that all the care givers spent a long time with me and answered all my questions. I felt well cared for.
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023

Dr Guntur is outstanding
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023

Doctor Guntur was super good in her attention, manner and professionalism. She is confident and positive in her manner.This encouraged me in regards to my prognosis.
National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2023

Dr Guntur could be more friendly. She sticks to business. I wish she would have spent more time discussing her concerns over medications.
National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2023

The doctor was very knowledgeable and seems to have a good starting point in helping me with my health concerns.
National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2023

I have only seen Dr. Gunthur twice, but each time she has reviewed my records, test results thoroughly. She is very personable, easy to understand, and has given me options on how best to manage my issues. This is not an appointment I ever mind keeping!
National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2023

TOP- DOC!
National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2023

All care providers I encountered were friendly, competent, and inspired confidence.
National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2023

Dr. V. Gunter is excelent. Clear, concerned, understainding and listens attentively. Her suggestions are always more than helpful.
National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2023

Dr. Guntur is a knowledgeable, compassionate and professional pulmonologist that I would highly recommend .
National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2023

*Dr. Gunter is excellent!
National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2022

I'm very happy with Dr. Gunter, thank you.
National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2022

Answered my questions thoroughly and clearly.
National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2022

This was my first appointment with Dr. Gunthur (she replaced Dr. Sergew). I was very impressed with the time she took, questions she asked about my condition, and the explanations of my results. She suggested the possibility of a new medicine in 6 months pending my reaction to a different exercise plan. I REALLY appreciated this as It showed me she took Into account my test results and my current level of activity. Very positive experience with Dr. Gunthur.
National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2022

Found *Dr. Guntur to be exceptionally competent, caring and informative. Made me comfortable and I felt cared for.
National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2022

I have seen this doctor for 3 brief visits.
National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2022

Dr. Gunter has always been very helpful ,
National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2022

I really appreciate how Dr. Gunter interacted with me. She is a clear communicator, asked good questions that prompted things I had forgotten to share. She is reassuring and supportive. One thing I particularly appreciated, something I have never experienced at another provider, is how she set expectations about how the process would go. That we would be scheduling a lot of tests and that she wouldn't be following up with me after each one of them - and then told me why - that one test result might mean one thing when considered on its own, but something completely different when considered with the other test results. That she needed to look at it all together and that we would discuss at our next appointment. She urged me to not Google individual results, that she and her team would 100% reach out immediately if something needed rapid attention. It sounds SO SIMPLE, but it was SO HELPFUL and I wonder why other providers elsewhere don't do that. Her calm confidence was much appreciated. I did not rate Dr. Gunter regarding discussion of treatment options as we don't have any at this time.
National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2022

Dr Gunther is great.
National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2022

Exceptional care and concern shown. Excellent communication and knowledge of my problem.
National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2022

Dr. Guntur is caring, compassionate, and thorough. I trust her completely.
National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2022

Exceptional clinical expertise & care - great bedside manner MD/fellow team approach was top notch.
National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2022

Great staff!!
National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2022

Excellent visit and follow-up support from beginning to end.
National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2022

Dr Guntur went above and beyond during my appointment even staying late to make sure all questions answered.
National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2022

Dr. Gunter is the best doctor I have ever seen. She is always very thorough & always takes her time to make sure I understand or have any questions. She really cares about my progress.
National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2022

Spent a good portion of time talking to me
National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2022

SHe's the best doc I've had.
National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2022

The doctor and the staff were wonderful.
National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2022

Dr. V. Gunter is one of the best I have every encountered. She is my third pulmonologist adn the best (although the others were excellent also). Dr. Gunther is attentive, communicates clearly, answers all my questions thoroughly and is pleasent to work with. She pays attention. Top notch.
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2022

I've never experienced or seen the level of care I received at NJH, whether I was the patient or for a family member. Remarkable!
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2022

She is a great dr. highly recommend.

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