Howard Scott Weiss, DO

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

Primary Contact

(518)464-9999

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

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

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

St. Peter's Sleep Center

1 Pine W Plaza
Washington Ave Ext, Ste 101
Albany , NY 12205

View hours
Monday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm
St. Peter's Sleep Center

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathi (2000)

Residency:
Winthrop-University Hospital (2003)

Fellowship:
Winthrop-University Hospital (2006)

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine (2023)

American Board of Internal Medicine (2017)

American Board of Internal Medicine (2015)

Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty (2005)

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

(144 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.

163 Reviews

05/28/2024

All said

05/14/2024

Howard Weiss is the best he always Professional Very Thorough And just a joy to see For my visits,

05/07/2024

cares about the whole patient not just sleep

05/06/2024

Always listens. Very knowledgeable. Explains things very well. Is very compassionate and caring.

04/25/2024

Very attentive.

03/27/2024

I've already stated how Dr. Weiss listens attentively & patiently explains my sleep apnea issues. My sleep apnea has decreased dramatically since our first session.

03/25/2024

Very good interaction with patients.

03/14/2024

I would recommend Dr. Weiss to any one. He is knowledgable, he listens and he does not rush you.

02/29/2024

A+, the absolute best.

02/08/2024

Dr. Weiss always takes the time to explain things in detail. And he refers to conversations we had the previous year.

02/05/2024

100% happy

01/11/2024

Very sensitive to the complexity of sleep disorders

12/20/2023

He is a very good and appreciated specialist

12/18/2023

Dr. Weiss is very supportive and is clear in explaining my sleep apnea status and the ideal equipment for sleep use. Very grateful for him.

12/14/2023

very easy to talk with

12/13/2023

Professional and compassionate very patient oriented

12/12/2023

Dr Weiss is alway great and easy to talk to

12/11/2023

Very good.

12/08/2023

Kind and caring

12/07/2023

Just great personality

12/06/2023

yes, a doctor who really understands, & does not rush.

11/29/2023

Very knowledgeable and professional.

11/29/2023

Goes above and beyond expectations is his care for patients.

11/28/2023

Friendly office check in and check out staff

11/18/2023

I appreciate him

11/08/2023

Always a positive experience!

11/03/2023

Dr. Weiss is the best! I have been seeing him for 13 years. He knows my medical history inside and out.

10/27/2023

One of few practitioners that considers patient concerns in making recommendations

10/27/2023

Today I feel much more fresh and lively from the new changes on Oct 26, 2023 on the Cpap machine.

10/20/2023

A truly therapeurtic experience!

10/20/2023

Dr weiss was vry compassionate

10/20/2023

Dr Weiss listens to my concerns and addresses them. I have confidence in his ability to help me.

10/18/2023

Glad I came to the sleep center my sleep health is much improved

10/12/2023

Very pleased with my care so far.

10/10/2023

I have had regular care for many years. I find dr. Weiss particularly good at listening and explaining.

10/09/2023

Dr Weiss is the BEST!!!! Extremely knowlegable in all associated areas of medicine!

09/29/2023

Dr Weiss was very thorough, he listened to my concerns and explained my options in detail.

09/29/2023

beyond reproach

09/27/2023

All good

06/05/2023

Only better one was my mother's doctor who would actually go to see her or stay after

06/01/2023

He is patient, thoughtful, takes time to explain and explore all the options

05/03/2023

Great doctor - I’d 100% recommend him to anyone.

05/01/2023

This was my maiden visit…will be able to provide realistic info after my follow up

04/29/2023

He is caring and helpful

04/21/2023

Wonderful dr.

04/16/2023

Dr. Weiss was very kind and caring. He listened carefully and did not rush.

04/13/2023

Seams to be going in the right direction

04/10/2023

There were a lot of patients when I arrived but everyone was treated promptly

04/08/2023

Dr. Weiss is great. Very helpful

04/04/2023

Glad to still have Dr.Weiss on my personal health team

03/26/2023

I’m very happy with the staff and the facility. Thank you

03/25/2023

He is good at what he does

03/24/2023

Muy satisfecho por la seguridad, interés y conocimiento sobre mi caso que el médico demostro

03/11/2023

Thank you1

03/02/2023

Knowledgeable, kind, personable

03/01/2023

It was excellent

02/26/2023

He is excellent.

02/24/2023

very concerned about how I was feeling

02/22/2023

I stand by my previous statement about Dr. Wiess.

02/12/2023

I’m thankful for only one piece of good info.

01/23/2023

Dr. Weiss takes the time to be sure he’s up to date on all his patient’s health status reports.

12/28/2022

Dr. Weis is a Dr.you can trust. VERY happy with him.

12/23/2022

Fantastic

12/19/2022

Good Guy

12/06/2022

Good communication and care.

10/29/2022

Dr. Weiss is an excellent provider that inspires confidence with his treatment recommendations.

10/07/2022

Extremely thankful that he chose this profession and that I was able to become a patient of his.

08/12/2022

Ok

08/04/2022

the provider was very nice.

07/10/2022

Dr Weiss is one of the best physicians I've ever worked with hands down.

07/09/2022

*Howard Weiss is an excellent provider. He has great personal skills as well as being well informed and does not go beyond his area of expertise. He is very willing to tell you to ask another expert in that area.

06/26/2022

Provider is EXCELLENT!!! Very pleased. Provider was very well prepared, knowledgeable about medical history, and very personable. Would highly recommend him.

06/19/2022

Dr Weiss is the best this man definitely save my life and I thank him for that

06/16/2022

I feel like I have a very friendly and good relationship with everyone in the office including the doctor

06/03/2022

Dr Weiss is the best. He always ask me questions that are easy to answer very concerned

06/01/2022

Very well done as usual.

05/22/2022

I have never had a more intelligent, knowledgeable, respectful, concerned physician in my whole life. Dr. Weiss is absolutely the BEST.

05/19/2022

Personable and thorough.

05/19/2022

*Dr. Weiss is very friendly and concerned about my care and seems very intelligent and interested in helping.

05/18/2022

Very professional. Explained upcoming test and other options that may or may not come up

04/18/2022

*Dr. Weiss takes the time to listen to all I had to say.

04/06/2022

Overall it was a pleasant experience with knowledgeable people.

04/01/2022

Everything went smoothly during this visit.

03/25/2022

Dr. Weiss is a breathe of fresh air compared to my prior sleep apnea doctor. He seems way more invested in my health than any prior sleep apnea doctor and I will recommend him to all my family and friends.

03/25/2022

Highly recommend

02/21/2022

Got the service I expect from a professional.

02/21/2022

He was very friendly, cooperative, knowledgeable and encouraging!

01/21/2022

First rate, thoughtful and thorough

01/18/2022

I had to call back several times to get the office to follow through with insurance approval which had originally been told to me had been submitted but I ultimately discovered had never been sent to my insurance provider for approval. *Colleen straightened the matter out and called to let me know.

01/13/2022

Always caring and professional

01/10/2022

Dr. Weiss is AWESOME

01/04/2022

Professional, informed, easy to converse with. Knew my history.

12/30/2021

Dr. Weiss is top notch. One of the best doctors I have ever had,.

12/28/2021

*Dr. Weiss is great. No complaints - I wish other SPHP doctors were like him.

12/27/2021

*Dr. Weiss is a caring professional who takes time to address your concerns. Always helpful.

12/23/2021

The doctor is very attentive, articulate, smart, responsive, etc. I liked him and thought he understood what I was saying and asking quite well and was very engaged and responsive.

12/23/2021

I was desperate to see this provider to be tested for sleep apnea. I had to wait months to get an appointment for a test. They were able to get me in sooner, thank God. However, getting this test done and getting treatment has been time-consuming. For such a serious problem, I feel like they should be better staffed so treatment can be done as soon as possible.

12/23/2021

It was very good. Dr. Weiss was clear and courteous.

12/23/2021

Dr. Weiss is an excellant health care provider

12/22/2021

Visit went well. *Dr. Weiss is very professional, kind, courteous and informative and his staff is very professional.

12/17/2021

All my concerns were all addressed, it's always a pleasure for me to see Dr Weiss.

12/10/2021

On phone visit always goes very well.

12/10/2021

If all physicians had the bedside manner of Dr. Weiss, the healthcare industry in the US would be transformed!

12/03/2021

Excellent provider and service. Very pleased -

11/27/2021

There seems to be an amount of assuming of what I am saying instead of listening to what I am actually saying.

11/15/2021

Dr. Weiss is the best!

11/11/2021

*Dr. Weiss is a superb physician who instantly puts me at ease and makes me feel like I'm in good hands.

10/22/2021

Dr. Weiss listened to what my concerns were.

10/15/2021

Always a pleasant visit with *Dr. Weiss. He listens & makes suggestions.

10/15/2021

Dr Weiss was excellent. He took time to talk through all my concerns

10/09/2021

Excellent

09/27/2021

Dr. Weiss is a very caring, thorough, and responsive physician. He is willing to spend the time required to address my concerns and has never rushed my visits with him.

09/23/2021

Excellent

09/22/2021

Love *Dr. Weiss - best dr. I have!

09/08/2021

All my visits with him have been informative and pleasant. I cannot imagine a more caring doctor.

08/26/2021

Excellent meeting with Dr. Weiss

08/25/2021

*Dr. Weiss is excellent.

08/22/2021

I was pleasantly surprised by how nice and professional the staff is especially Dr. Weiss.

08/19/2021

I've been a patient of *Dr. Weiss & his staff. They take good care of me for 15 yrs. and I'll be his patient until he says otherwise.

08/18/2021

Best health care provider ever!

08/08/2021

Provider was incredible in listening to all my comments, concerns and answering all questions

07/20/2021

Excellent visit.Dr. Weiss was very accommodating, we reviewed all aspects of my health concerns. Never felt rushed. He was very knowledgeable about my concerns.

07/19/2021

Excellent.

07/19/2021

He knew what I needed to do immediately, a plan of action was set onto place.

07/10/2021

Awesome

05/17/2021

I consider *Dr. Weiss to be an exceptional physician.

05/14/2021

*Dr. Weiss always takes time to talk with you & is very informed with your history. He makes you feel comfortable to talk & share & ask questions. Very good experience!

05/14/2021

*Dr. Weiss is an exceptional human being & a highly skilled practitioner!!

05/06/2021

Dr Weiss is a well informed and compassionate doctor.

04/28/2021

Dr. Weiss is one of the smartest, most astute, most attentive, kindest, most caring physicians with whom I have had the pleasure to have as my physician. Absolutely nothing gets by him. And most importantly, he is not condescending nor does he gloss over my concerns.

04/23/2021

Dr. Weiss is not my primary care physician. He is the specialist treating my sleep apnea. His timely attention to the changing needs of my care have been successful and improved the quality of my life.

04/21/2021

I always have a productive and pleasant appointment/visit with *Dr. Weiss -

04/15/2021

it was so wonderful to see my doctor again especially during these challenging times I was nervous about this visit but with the help of staff walking me thew the steps of a tele a video visit I was amazing and seeing my doctor again was so great I'm so thankful for my physician helping in my time of need 10 stars toDr.Howard Weiss

04/12/2021

excellent

03/28/2021

my experience was very good. He listened to my concerns & answered my questions & made some recommendations.

03/26/2021

very pleased with the services

03/23/2021

as always it was a great visit.

03/18/2021

Dr Weiss is amazing! H is so very attentive, caring, & knowledgeable!

03/17/2021

Dr. Weiss has always been very good - cares about my sleep and related issues. I always have recommended him to others.

03/11/2021

Excellent

03/03/2021

took time to listen and gave good recommendations.

02/26/2021

The physician is very professional and I would recommend him

02/23/2021

Love *Dr. Weiss! Competent! Caring! Concerned about my TOTAL well-being!

02/17/2021

Very capable, personable Doctor. He uses all my records and explains everything to me. we have excellent rapport.

02/17/2021

Overall it was a very informative, and impressive visit.

02/12/2021

Liked the doctor and nurse and would recommend to others.

02/10/2021

this was the first time meeting Dr Weiss and I felt that he took the time to meet me and learn about my past medical history as well as about me in general.

02/04/2021

as always, the experience was very good

02/04/2021

Outstanding! The best

02/01/2021

Dr Weiss is an outstanding physician and I am pleased and confident in his care.

01/29/2021

Very attentive, concerned and helpful.

01/26/2021

excellent service

01/21/2021

Dr Weiss is an excellent provider for my issues. He recommended appropriate and safe solutions that I can follow. I will definitely continue seeing him.

01/20/2021

Exceptional customer service.

01/12/2021

Audio visit allowed me to have contact with Dr. Weiss, without having to expose myself to a CoVid situation. We were able to accomplish the same as if I were in the office.

01/11/2021

Dr. Weiss proved an extremely patient and empathetic listener who provided useful advice and developed a plan of action to address my insomnia.

01/11/2021

*Dr. Weiss is excellent! I have been treated by many doctors and he always shows care and concern for my health.

01/08/2021

Dr Weiss is great. He is always thorough in his explanations and is genuinely concerned about my health and well being.

01/07/2021

I met Dr. Weiss over a decade ago. I have always felt that Dr. Weiss' medical recommendations were extremely helpful for me. I trust and respect Dr. Weiss. I am grateful that I am a patient of Dr. Weiss.

01/07/2021

attentive, focused, interactive, informative and helpful for 1 month plan to address issue with scheduling of call to check in

01/07/2021

excellent provider. like him very much

01/05/2021

started using a CPAP machine and it is working very well. he was sincerely pleased. it was very nice to see him so pleased

01/05/2021

I inadvertently missed the appt. by 30 minutes and was seen immediately - above & beyond the call of duty.
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