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Louis Harold Gold, MD

Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine

Provider Groups

  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact

518-438-4496
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact
518-438-4496

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Pulmonary & Critical Care Services

5 Palisades Dr
Ste 100
Albany , NY 12205

View hours
Monday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
SUNY Health Sci Ctr Syracuse (1981)

Residency:
University of Massachusetts-Boston (1984)

Fellowship:
Brown University (1986)

Board Certifications

Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty (1991)

Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty (1986)

Provider Groups

Innovative Health Alliance of New York

SPHP Medical Associates

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(146 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

178 Reviews

09/16/2024

extremely knowledgeable, thorough

08/26/2024

Excellent service

08/12/2024

Excellent care.

08/07/2024

Very grateful to Dr Gold for all he’s done for me and his continued exceptional care

07/17/2024

ALTHOUGH I WAS LOOKING FOR A PULMONOLGIST CLOSER TO HOME BC I CAN'T DRIVE NOW BUT I WILL CONTINUE TO SEE DR GOLD. WE GO BACK A LONG WAY AFTER MY 2015 OPEN HEART SURGERY.

07/17/2024

A visit with Dr. Gold is always good. He's easy going, thoughtful and doesn't miss a thing.

07/17/2024

Dr. Gold is very through and put me at ease

07/15/2024

Great care thank YOU!

07/10/2024

Very pleased with the doctor and staff

06/26/2024

Excellent provider…. Thoughtful, kind and knowledgeable

06/24/2024

Very happy with having him and his staff

06/24/2024

Very patient

06/12/2024

It was excellent

06/10/2024

Dr Gold was very thorough and patient with me!

06/10/2024

Thank you for your concern and advice

05/28/2024

Was able to see me the same day

05/22/2024

Dr. Gold is wonderful. Very pleased with him every time I see him.

05/15/2024

Don’t let him retire!!

05/07/2024

Spent the time i expected from my provider

05/07/2024

excellent

04/16/2024

Put me at ease about my health

04/03/2024

Was able to get in right away

04/02/2024

I am so grateful Dr. Gold is my Pulmonologist. He is OUTSTANDING!

03/11/2024

Very nice

02/20/2024

No complaints at all with anyone in this office. I am fortunate to be a patient there.

02/12/2024

A pleasure to visit all pmy partners including Dr. Gold

02/12/2024

I know I am getting good care

02/05/2024

I have been seeing him for quite a number of years and he is an exceptional Dr.

01/24/2024

Always feel better after, no matter the visit details.

01/24/2024

Totally happy with my visit, and my health care providers.

01/15/2024

Wish i could change to dr. Gold

01/10/2024

Dr Gold was great

01/10/2024

Dr. Gold is a very good Doctor in experience, patient, kindness and throughfulness.

01/03/2024

Dr. Gold is very nice, respectful and listens. We don't always agree, but that's okay and if i don't want to take something that he suggests he respects my decision which i appreciate.

01/02/2024

Dr Gold I really appreciate his professionalism, & I truly loved how he explained to me the medication i was goi g to take & how to take it. Thank You Dr. Gold you get 20 stars

01/02/2024

Nothing further.. I was very pleased!

12/27/2023

The doctor was very knowledgeable and had read my file considering this was the first time we met.. He listened attentively and asked good questions.

12/20/2023

Dr. Gold is down to earth and is genuinely concerned

12/20/2023

Dr. Gold seems to be really trying to find the cause of my problem with medication and testing.

12/19/2023

Great experience

12/18/2023

Very happy with this practice!

12/13/2023

always explains everything to me so I understand.

12/04/2023

He is one of the best Dr's I have and has taken very good care of me.

12/04/2023

Very professional and nice

11/26/2023

Great

11/14/2023

Thorough and patient.

11/11/2023

I have been seeing Dr. Gold for quite a while. He is very kind, knowledgeable, and definitely treats me with respect.

11/08/2023

My doctor spent quality time with me about my medical condition, my medication’s, and what plan of action we had to help me have a better quality of life

11/04/2023

He is an excellent doctor and happy he cares for me

11/02/2023

Dr. Gold and Staff are highly competent and professional

10/20/2023

Very good

10/19/2023

Dr. Gold's experience and careful attention to me as a patient are the reasons I keep going back.

10/15/2023

Dr. Gold is the best in all areas of patient care. Each person is treated with respect, understanding and gets the best possible care.

10/11/2023

Excellent demeanor and very caring

10/10/2023

Dr Gold is a great listener and I feel very comfortable that he understands what I’m going through.

10/07/2023

I don’t enjoy Dr. appointments, but always look forward to seeing Dr. Gold.

10/03/2023

Everybody was very good to me and Dr. Gold is very good but I thinking of

10/03/2023

Keep up with the great work that you do everyday.

09/19/2023

Dr. Gold answered all my questions thoroughly.

08/22/2023

I can just say l have been going there for 25 years and they are the best.

08/08/2023

Thank you Doctor Gold, I am so appreciative of the care you have provided to me.

08/08/2023

Dr Gold always goes above and beyond

07/27/2023

A good man and kind, attentive listener.

07/18/2023

I trust and am comfortable with Dr. Gold.

07/13/2023

Dr. Gold always has time to listen to my issues and pov. He is willing to work together with me to get resolution.

07/06/2023

Very comfortable with the doctor.

07/05/2023

I would strongly recommend this doctor.

07/05/2023

Showed interest in my condition and took the time to review my file

07/04/2023

Nurse Pamela was very pleasant and professional.

06/29/2023

Doctor is very thorough in reviewing my history and present condition

06/27/2023

I trust my doctors

06/26/2023

Respectful and professional.

06/20/2023

Totally wonderful experience, from the signing in , the nurse at intake, and the compassionate Doctor Gold. I cannot say enough about my truly wonderful visit.

06/19/2023

Again, he's Louie

06/15/2023

😊😊😊

06/08/2023

Just thank you for helping this ole lady

06/06/2023

Dr. Gold is most caring, he listens to every word and reacts as needed. When I leave his office, I know I have received the best possible care. He also has a personable side that puts patients at ease.

06/06/2023

Very pleased. he takes the time to explain things

05/25/2023

Everyone was very friendly and pleasant

05/24/2023

He was great

05/23/2023

I’m very satisfied with my doctor although when I call for something it takes days for them to respond

05/11/2023

Very good

05/08/2023

Very caring

05/04/2023

Dr. Gold has always been very thorough in discussions of my health concerns and treatment plans.

04/24/2023

Dr.Gold is always kind and softspoken. Very thorough without being an alarmist.

04/03/2023

He always takes the time to listen and to explain things to me

03/30/2023

I like Dr Gold and his people!!!

03/11/2023

Why would I go anywhere else when I’ve already got the best?

02/03/2023

I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Gold in charge of my care.

01/08/2023

Dr Gold cares

01/08/2023

Made to feel like a person not a number

12/28/2022

Very knowledgeable

12/22/2022

I wish all doctors were like him. My health is better because of his care.

12/09/2022

I am confident that my health care needs will be addressed on my visit.

12/05/2022

He is an excellant dr.

11/30/2022

I have built up trust and am very comfortable coming to appointments.

11/28/2022

felt comfortable with him

11/05/2022

Really understand my need

11/03/2022

Looking fwd to next years visit

10/30/2022

Dr. Good always listens and explains things clearly

09/01/2022

I thought the visit went well.

08/27/2022

Dr. Gold always takes time to review what has been going on, any changes and what options I have.

08/04/2022

Dr Gordon the best!

07/26/2022

'm very pleased with the care I receive from this provider.

07/25/2022

Very friendly.

06/28/2022

Very good dr. That's why I go to his office.

06/21/2022

Excellent physician.

06/04/2022

Always thorough

06/01/2022

Had extended wait time in examination room prior to doctors arrival.

06/01/2022

Excellent!!!!

06/01/2022

Generally a good visit with minimal waiting. Provider showed concern about my health situation & ordered tests appropriately.

05/09/2022

Wonderful.

04/24/2022

My visit was a tel health visit and Dr Gold was very helpful and answered all my questions.

04/14/2022

Dr. Gold is the best I have had him as my doctor for many years and he has always helped me with any questions I have asked him.

04/13/2022

I always get excellent care from Dr. L Gold and his staff , I have been cared for by Dr. Gold for the last 20 plus years ,he has always been there for me and taken good care of me , one of the few good ones that are left.

04/09/2022

Very satisfied.

03/25/2022

Very caring provider.

03/25/2022

*Dr. Gold is THE BEST in my opinion! I wouldn't go to anyone else. Sometimes the wait time is long but I don't complain because he spends a lot of time with his patients... including me. I appreciate that immensely so will gladly wait.

03/01/2022

*Dr. Gold is a wonderful doctor. Genuinely concerned about getting to the cause of my condition & working on a care of relief.

02/24/2022

Very thorough and professional

02/11/2022

[*Dr. Gold was great, as were nurses & x-ray tech.].

02/08/2022

We were in and out, not rushed and treated with dignity & respect and the care was quality care.

02/08/2022

I was very impressed when *Dr. Gold called with results himself!

01/19/2022

Attention to detail is impeccable, friendly, attentive, empathetic.

01/15/2022

Dr. Gold is a verry thorough physian. I have great confidence in him.

01/07/2022

*Dr. Gold is a wonderful person and outstanding doctor. I am blessed to be in his care and would not hesitate to recommend this office to others.

01/02/2022

Very well, *Dr. Gold & staff were very nice.

12/30/2021

I would go to *Dr. Gold again if I needed a pulmonary specialist. He was a very careful, kind man. I would also recommend him to any of my family & friends.

12/28/2021

*Dr. Louis Gold is excellent - so happy to have him as my pulmonary doctor.

12/10/2021

I have been seeing *Dr. Gold 2x a year for several years now and am satisfied and pleased with each visit. If I have questions, he always answers them.

12/02/2021

Dr Gold was very caring and it was a pleasure

10/26/2021

*Dr. Gold is the best! Always there to answer questions, provide best thoracic surgeon. Caring & wishes me the best always.

10/22/2021

Dr. Gold is excellent and I would recommend him to anyone who asked. Very thorough, very patient and quite smart!!!

10/19/2021

Very informative, and good!

10/18/2021

This provider very caring and tries to solve any issues I might have.

09/27/2021

Extremely excellent in every way.

09/24/2021

Very respectful and professional.

08/23/2021

Dr. Gold is always informative and listens to what I say. He gave me all of the options available to help with my rib pain and confirmed my oncologist's recommendation for a bone scan.

08/20/2021

*Dr. Gold is the best of the best. He is thorough, caring, honest & compassionate.

08/20/2021

Doctor gold is a compassionate caring man and I feel totally confident that he is my doctor

08/20/2021

I think *Dr. Gold is a very caring & knowledgeable pulmonary doctor.

08/12/2021

*Dr. Gold is one of the best doctors I've ever seen.

08/03/2021

He was always a professional.

06/21/2021

Dr Gold is an excellent doctor and very sensitive person very knowledgeable

06/19/2021

he is a great doctor.

06/17/2021

*Dr. Gold is congenial, knowledgeable, attentive to my concerns. I did not feel like he was rushed. I was comfortable talking with him. Good man!

06/14/2021

Dr. Gold cares very much about my well-being. I enjoy talking to him, as he listens and comments.

06/14/2021

Doctor was great and listen to me and gave suggestions.

06/13/2021

always great. dr gold cares about his patients and their health.

06/04/2021

Very personable, knowledgeable, professional and respectful.

05/24/2021

I would recommend anyone to this physician. I was very pleased with the care of *Dr. Gold. He is such a compassionate dr. I wish there were more like him.

05/18/2021

Great doctors, staff and excellent care.

05/01/2021

excellent visit

04/20/2021

very impressed with Dr Gold and his nurse

04/07/2021

Easy to communicate with regarding my concerns.

03/27/2021

Dr. Gold is always kind and considerate. He explains things well and listens.

03/26/2021

Very respectful and professional

03/26/2021

Dr Gold is an excellent doctor. I appreciate his bedside manner , I feel as if he is genuinely concerned and wants to provide the best care for me.

03/18/2021

Dr Gold is a favorite MD of mine personable, kind and patient

03/15/2021

He was concerned about my needs and answered all my questions with ease.

03/12/2021

*Dr. Gold was wonderful! He cared about me & my circumstances I just wanted to give him a BIG HUG!

03/10/2021

Dr. Gold showed real concern for my problem and ordered the appropriate treatment right away.

02/26/2021

Dr Gold is very knowledgeable and yet talks very personally with me. He explains to me the reasons for and the outcome of tests in a very clear manner.. He is very thurough. A wonderful pulmonologist who also addresses my overall health. Dr Gold has given me excellent care.

02/24/2021

*Dr. Gold is excellent. Already recommended this office to other people.

02/22/2021

I am very happy I was referred to Dr.Gold. He looks at the Cat scans of my lungs done at NYOH and goes over my inhaler needs

02/22/2021

Whether in person or on the phone, Dr. Gold is a great listener, a consumate professional who conveys concern and inspires confidence and trust

02/19/2021

Dr. Gold listened very carefully, made some suggestions. He asked about my physical and emotional health.

02/18/2021

Dr Gold was my PCP 35-40 years ago, before my insurance excluded specialists. He is fully aware of my health needs and medical history. He is an immensely competent clinician.

02/17/2021

*Dr. Gold is excellent. He has always explained the issues with my bone density.

02/17/2021

Dr. Gold was very professional and compasionate.

01/28/2021

Dr. Gold always provides the best care, knows my history and is extremely caring.

01/27/2021

Dr. Gold was patient, informative and reassuring. He asked many questions of me and reviewed various test results with me. Again, I was very satisfied with this visit and would not hesitate to see him again if I need to.

01/25/2021

very attentive and concerned how covid 19 has impacted my well-being

01/24/2021

Doctor Gold is conscientious and well aware and informed of my condition! I have no complaints at all with his office personnel or his staff. He does very well by me!

01/23/2021

My experience was one of comfort and confidence. It's nice to feel that way and not on edge. I'll be much more at ease on my follow up.

01/14/2021

The visit was timely, courteous and informative

01/13/2021

dr gold is a very thorough and caring physician.

01/05/2021

*Dr. Gold & his staff couldn't be improved they are the best.
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