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Harold Marc Sokol, MD

Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, Sleep 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
  • Sleep Medicine

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:
Albany Medical College (1979)

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine (2018)

Sleep Medicine, Sleep Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty (2007)

Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty (1984)

American Board of Internal Medicine (1984)

American Board of Internal Medicine (1982)

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 >

4.8 out of 5

(182 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.

194 Reviews

11/07/2024

Very satisfied

09/20/2024

Dr Sokol makes for feel listen to.

09/13/2024

I was disappointed in the wait time but I like Dr Sokol so I’ll stay with him.

09/12/2024

Easy. Comfortable

09/05/2024

Very happy with the Doctors and staff

08/30/2024

He is an outstanding physician

08/23/2024

Always receive excellent care from Dr. sukol

08/22/2024

clear, honest, explains things well, understands my condition and has offered effective ways to deal with it

08/21/2024

Good experience

08/15/2024

Very happy to have him as my doctor now!

08/02/2024

This provider ( Dr. Sokol and Dawn LPN) are very patient, professional, and patient.!! I truly look forward to seeing them both as I always have a great experience with them both each and every time I’m in the office.

07/26/2024

All positive with regard to the care given

07/25/2024

Doctor was very nice and explained all the things I needed answers to.

07/18/2024

Very caring and concerned provider.

07/18/2024

Dr. Sokol listens to your concerns and does not rush, he takes his time with you.

07/10/2024

Dr Sokol treated me with kindness & respect. I never felt rushed. He gave me his undivided attention. He thoroughly examined me & gave me a diagnosis & discharged me with printed information & assured me that I would be able to follow up with him in the future if needed. I felt heard & cared for in our health care system where that is often not the case today!

06/19/2024

Dr. Sokol and staff are very thorough

06/14/2024

Overwhelmed with the attention and care and preparedness with my information by Dr. Sokel

06/12/2024

The doctor was very knowledgeable and treated me professionally. He explained that he was treating another patient before seeing me.

05/31/2024

This is an exceptionally good practice, with outstanding doctors and staff.

05/17/2024

Dr. Sokol is the best! Kind, nice, very caring and knowledgeable about all my health issues.

05/09/2024

Excellent

05/03/2024

Hope he doesn’t retire! I like him!

05/02/2024

excellent care listens to what i tell him

04/03/2024

dr. sokol and his staff are excellent in every way top of the mountain

03/22/2024

Nothing comes to mind.

03/07/2024

A very caring, informative physician that made me feel comfortable and honestly interested in my issues. Thankyou so much Dr. SOKOL

03/07/2024

possible improvement in "bedside manner". Good doctor, I like the guy But...

03/07/2024

Dr. Sokol is very caring as well as knowledgeable!!

02/23/2024

Very pleasant experience

02/21/2024

Love to sit and talk with Dr. Sokol

02/15/2024

Great

02/09/2024

Engaging personality and brilliant

01/26/2024

Very friendly

01/19/2024

He’s such a nice person and doctor

01/18/2024

All was good

01/04/2024

He is professional and know his job!! Excellent and prepared provider

12/05/2023

I could not imagine a better appointment with a competent, caring physician.

12/01/2023

DR. Sokol is simply the best.

11/28/2023

Exceptional care that is sensitive to the special needs of each patient .

11/20/2023

Heather Gilman, the nurse who did my vitals, was really great!

11/14/2023

Dr. Sokol is awesome!

11/13/2023

Dr. Sokol is very curdious, compassionate, and listens to all you say. He is one of my favorite doctors.

11/02/2023

Perfect professionals

10/30/2023

He was very helpful and I appreciated his thoroughness.

10/18/2023

Dr. Sokol listens to your concerns and addresses them.

10/18/2023

Outstanding service

10/14/2023

I Have been with Dr Sokol twice, he cares, he takes the time to explain, he makes understandable suggestions, he is a MD of the people

10/13/2023

My visit was good.

10/11/2023

Every appointment with Dr.Sokol is a valuable, professional & friendly experience

10/11/2023

Very happy with Dr. Sokol, But not with Trinity Health E-mail system, no response from previous complaintt

10/04/2023

Doctor Sokol has been my doctor for 38 years. He is knowledgeable, caring, and compassionate! I recommend him highly!!

09/29/2023

Doctor acted like he was was in a hurry

09/27/2023

Terrific

09/23/2023

Better then expected

09/22/2023

Looking forward to my next annual visit.

09/20/2023

Very good

09/20/2023

Listens to my complaints regarding my condition

09/11/2023

great care

09/01/2023

Caring staff

08/30/2023

Sokol is a real cool guy. Nurse Heather excellent.

08/11/2023

Dr Sokol was very knowledgeable and professional.

08/11/2023

He is what a real doctor should be and sadly these days is hard to find

08/11/2023

I had the best discussion with a physician in a very, very long time...awesome

08/05/2023

I would definitely recommend him as he was recommended to me by a friend

08/03/2023

Everything is going well at this time as usual.

08/02/2023

One of the best doctors offices I have been to

08/02/2023

I couldn’t have been treated any better he is an excellent doctor

07/27/2023

Great

07/20/2023

Thank you from the bottom or my heart to Dr. Sokol!

07/15/2023

could not ask for better care

07/12/2023

Excellent physician

07/08/2023

Dr Sokol was great but the entire staff were as well. I had a very positive experience and would readily recommend this office.

07/06/2023

Tell Dr. Sokol that he's wonderful!

06/22/2023

Dr Sokol was very understanding and caring towards my health issues.

06/16/2023

He was not my regular doctor but I found him to be helpful

06/08/2023

Dr Sokol is very nice, pleasant and professional.

06/01/2023

Looking forward to Dr Sokol taking over my next scan in August and managing any treatment that may be needed.

05/29/2023

i have known Dr. Sokol for years and he has provided the same quality of care all this time.

05/24/2023

Very pleased with level of service and followup care

05/21/2023

Totally happy with my DR

05/15/2023

I am a new patient. Dr Sokol took the time to thoroughly review my medical history and clearly explained to me how my symptoms related to that history. He tactfully made clear what I need to do to feel better, and I appreciated his candor.

05/12/2023

Dr. Sokol is outstanding.

05/12/2023

They make sure you are comfortable

05/04/2023

conscientious and insightful

05/03/2023

I just meet Dr. Sokol and I feel he will do all he can to help me.

04/26/2023

Very patient with there patient

04/19/2023

Awesome Dr

04/16/2023

ive never been better since dr. sokol helped me im very grateful

04/15/2023

Dr Sokol did everything right to get me through my cancer diagnosis.

04/15/2023

Helped me with a number of questions

04/12/2023

Dr. Sokol is a doctor who listens. His staff seem to care and conscious of my time

04/08/2023

Always receive a favorable experience

04/05/2023

I have complete confidence in all the providers at St. Peter's Pulmonary. I have worked with most of the doctors and phycisians assistants in the group for over thirty years. I also worked for the group for more than a decade. They have always been a very professional and caring group, for all their patients staff.

04/05/2023

Very happy with Dr. Sokol and his entire staff

04/03/2023

Spent enough time with me to explain stuff

03/31/2023

I feel well taken care of

03/19/2023

Can’t say enough good things about Dr. Sokol. He is what all doctors should be.

03/12/2023

Excellent

03/11/2023

Prompt,polite, professional

03/09/2023

He asked the right questions and listened attentively to my concerns.

02/12/2023

Dr Skol is a compassionate and caring doctor who listened and took time to explain....

02/12/2023

I love Dr Sokol. He is a wonderful man who truly cares about his patients.

02/12/2023

Easy to talk with

02/10/2023

Highly recommend for quality of care received!

02/04/2023

Very good doctor

02/04/2023

Same as his staff. efficient, pleasant and kind, and very helpful.

02/04/2023

Everything was excellent

02/01/2023

Very easy to relate to

01/28/2023

Excellent care

01/25/2023

Highly recommend Dr. Sokul

12/31/2022

Very positive appointment

12/20/2022

Appreciate quiet, friendly, clean atmosphere.

12/20/2022

Look for his advice with my care

12/14/2022

Although I expressed issues with the apnea mask I was using, I was told my sleep interruptions were low, so the mask and machine were working. My experience felt nullified. Since getting the new mask, I am tossing and turning much less at night.

12/11/2022

Stay just the way you are

10/14/2022

Great suggestions to improve my health

10/01/2022

Dr. Harold Sokol is, by far, the best physician I have been to in my 56 years! He is brilliant, professional, and kind! I love him in every way!!!!

08/14/2022

Down to earth.

08/09/2022

Very happy with the experience......

08/08/2022

Sokol & assoc. top notch!!!

08/02/2022

Great service

08/01/2022

Completely satisfied.

07/27/2022

*Dr. Sokal was awesome.

07/27/2022

He is good - love going to him.

07/26/2022

The provider knows my medical history and always checks up on me.

06/25/2022

Always a pleasure.

06/23/2022

Everyone is always wonderful.

06/17/2022

*Dr. Sokol is always pleasant and on top of my CT scan. Learn more from him about CT than other doctors.

05/27/2022

It's good as I expected.

04/29/2022

Dr. Is very knowledgeable and helpful

04/22/2022

Very good

04/22/2022

It was a very good experience.

04/21/2022

Absolute pleasure dealing with Dr Soekel, one of very few physicians who is really concerned with you understanding what is happening with your condition

03/28/2022

He was very informative and explain to me everything I needed to do to help me with my problem

03/17/2022

Always a very good experience with Dr. Sokol he's a very nice provider always a pleasure

02/21/2022

PHONE CALL visit - loved it!!

02/13/2022

Very informative. Everyone seems to be in sync.

01/18/2022

*Dr. Sokol was the nicest doctor I've seen in a long time. I have been to pulmonary doctors in Schenectady who were nasty!!! I wish I knew *Dr. Sokol years ago.

01/17/2022

Very good experience with Dr. Sokol, he listens to his patients, is friendly and caring.

01/14/2022

Dr. Sokol is professional, personable, kind, attentive, eager to fully explain things and answer any questions or concerns I may have. He is really great. My FAVORITE DOCTOR OF ALL TIME.

01/01/2022

It is always a pleasure to see Dr. Sokol. Among all his wonderful qualities, he is so patient with my never ending list of questions. It has been my experience that every person in the office contributes to an excellent patient experience, for which I am very grateful.

12/31/2021

I found him to be informative on my condition. He also gave me additional written information on my possible condition. He was also very present and reassuring.

12/29/2021

Very helpful physician, always knows my records and has clearly reviewed pertinent details just before the visit

12/29/2021

Dr. Sokol provided excellent advice. He is a caring person. Due to insurance regulations and my overall health I was not eligible to receive more conclusive tests. But I am much better informed than before I saw him.

12/28/2021

Excellent visit, excellent care.

12/23/2021

He was very understanding of my condition sleep apnea and recommended a machine I could use to check my apia my sleep apnea

12/23/2021

*Dr. Sokol care of me has always been excellent.

12/20/2021

Dr Sokol and all health care members in this office are super

12/17/2021

*Dr. Sokol was very compassionate and patient in explaining his findings and answering my questions. He took 'all the time & care' with me that I needed. It's very apparent that he loves what he does & REALLY cares about other humans as well as his patients - He made sure I was at ease with all we discussed. There are not many left like *Dr. Sokol in the world anymore. He gives me hope for humanity & remains in my prayers. Please share this w/*Dr. Sokol and thank him again for me. I left a different person than I arrive & *Dr. Sokol's kindness has motivated me to do better & be better in all who I interact with on a professional basis.

12/17/2021

Dr Sokol is always well prepared and thorough with his assessment of any concerns. I am extremely glad I was referred to him. Thanks to him I am on a new CPAP machine and I feel much better and my sleep is undisturbed. Thank you Dr Sokol.

12/14/2021

Glad to know breathing great w/machine.

12/07/2021

We had a good conversation that covered my concern for possible causes of my persistent chronic cough.

11/22/2021

Very understanding and knowledgeable.

11/22/2021

Dr. Sokol is amazing. This was my first time meeting him and he is great. He is funny too.

11/18/2021

Dr. Sokol is a fantastic doctor and I'm so happy I found him to oversee my pulmonary care.

10/28/2021

I would recommend the Dr to everyone. After seeing another dr in this practice who was the complete opposite of Dr Sokol he is a rare kind. He is attentive and truly cares for you.

10/22/2021

Dr sokol cares about me as a person not a number amd that matters.

10/19/2021

He answered all my questions and explained what I might have to do.

10/19/2021

Always explains health issues outstanding thank you Dr Sokol

10/12/2021

This physician was very thorough and answered all my concerns.

10/05/2021

Very professional

10/05/2021

*Dr. Sokol was very pleasant and knew all about my medical history.

09/19/2021

Excellent care and very helpful.

09/18/2021

Dr. Sokol and I have both a professional and personal relationship of over 30 years. I have worked with the physicians and for PCCS Sleep Lab for decades. I always recommend PCCS for patients in need of Pulmonary / Obstructive Sleep Apnea care.

09/10/2021

It's always a pleasure to see Dr. Sokol. He is always informative and thorough in reviewing and explaining my CPAP tracking data.

09/06/2021

Despite the challenges from COVID, I am grateful for the unwavering professionalism, thoroughness, and kindness that comes with every appointment with Dr. Sokol. Every visit contributes to an excellent patient care experience, for which I am extremely grateful.

09/01/2021

Dr. Sokol was outstanding as usual.

08/20/2021

I appreciated the time that *Dr. Sokal took explaining everything to me.

08/02/2021

Very pleased with the out come of my visit.

07/19/2021

First impression of Physician was very professional, highly knowledegble,

05/18/2021

Definitely understanding!! 'EXCELLENT.'

05/04/2021

very knowledgeable and respectful.

05/03/2021

My comfort and confidence are two very important aspects to any medical visit. Both of these were met to my satisfaction.

05/02/2021

This was a follow-up for an x-ray. The doctor was very sensitive to the subject and answered all questions to my satisfaction.

04/28/2021

I enjoyed my visit with Dr. Sokel. He asked lots of questions and listened to what I had to say. He is very personable.

04/27/2021

great Dr....always listens to my concerns and answers my questions ...always privides important information about my medication and cpap use.

04/23/2021

He was excellent and gave me very useful advice and; well-thought out assessment of my complaint.

03/23/2021

*Dr. Sokol is very attentive to my needs. He listens probably better than any physician I've visited.

02/24/2021

Dr.Sokol was polite and apologetic. He always explains everything I need to know.

02/19/2021

Satisfaction with a plan for a cure to my problem.

02/18/2021

excellent communication

02/16/2021

Provider found alternative staff with equipment to provide pulmonary function test. Still was able to review all information and listened to additional information I presented which were not available in the Dr.s review of all records.. I was not rushed in any way. Very thorough discussion with provider. The Dr. Is always informed with medical history when he comes into the appointments. Very thorough!

02/16/2021

Excellent...

02/15/2021

Everyone outstanding. *Dr. Sokol outstanding, always listens and gives great advice.

02/09/2021

My visits with Dr. Sokol are always great. I never feel like he rushes me. He listens to me and answers all my questions.

02/06/2021

As just noted, Dr. Sokol in my experience is an excellent pulmonologist, knowledgeable, caring, and completely on top of the medical issues. Gave much good advice and information about my condition. He also gives clear, helpful genetic descriptions of the problem. My condition has now stabilized, at least for the present, for which I've very grateful. I look forward to having him check me and give new advice each year.

01/26/2021

Dr Sokol is the Best!!!

01/26/2021

Dr. Sokol is the best doctor I've ever had!

01/23/2021

I found him to be dismissive and judgemental.I received no help with my concerns.

01/20/2021

I found everyone to be very professional, kind, thoughtful as well as answering any questions asked.

01/15/2021

He was a very competent and down to earth Doctor which I appreciate when it comes to my well being.

01/12/2021

*Dr. Sokol, as usual was sympathetic, a gentleman & an outstanding physician.

01/02/2021

Excellent.
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