Dr. Louis Gold

Tracy 

on Healthgrades

5 years ago

This man needs to have his license revoked. He is insensitive, unkind, and shouldn’t be practicing. We requested he stay away from my father while he was in the heart ICU at Bethesda but he continued to make attempts to treat him without our consent. He didn't listen to anyone's concerns and was degrading and arrogant. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

5 years ago

My father was treated by Dr. Gold in an inpatient setting. I called to follow up on his visit with my father because my mom was confused and upset with his bedside manner. My conversation with Dr. Louis was no better. He was rude, insensitive and actually yelled and hung up on me. This man has no business treating patients especially those suffering with mental illness. He just needs to retire. 

Barbara 

on Healthgrades

6 years ago

My experience with Dr Gold has been very positive. He really listens to my concerns. I feel he is more interested in helping ppl than money. He is matter of fact, has the expectation his plan will be followed as a patient. What psychiatrist doesn’t. He is willing to listen to feedback and act accordingly. Would highly recommend him. The really listening part is a wonderful trait. 

Nicole Diamond 

on Healthgrades

6 years ago

Is this man still practicing? I will never forget my 2 visits with him. He’s a narcissist and only talks about himself. He’s rude, and cruel. He is actually dangerous is you’re not well; which is why we are seeking a psychiatrist. Stay far far away. 

Sally Miller 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

I don’t know why there are so many poor ratings for this doctor of ~45 years. He’s been treating me for almost 15 years and I feel fortunate to be his patient. He is precise and extremely knowledgeable. If one particular medication or combination doesn’t work for you, he tries something else that will. HE is the only Psychiatrist that got it right for me. Sally Miller 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

This is not about bedside manner. This is not a doctor. I have had ADHD my entire life and went to this doctor and said adderall was causing some side effects. He went into an entire dissertation about how ADHD drugs are being abused by people and that they are missused. I am not some college student doing this for a better grade. I have been tested and treated for 30 years. He actually stated I will not prescribe any of those medicines. Like I was some drug seeking fiend I walked out in shock. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

Dr. Gold is very no nonsense and I prefer that. He is not a hand holder and will not baby you, but he definitely knows he stuff. If you are looking for a professional straight-forward doctor who will give you the truth and be honest with you, he is for you. Very knowledgeable. Great doctor. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

Horrible Dr! Very rude and condescending. my insurance called him for authorization for medication he called the represenative stupid. When I called him and asked to please call so the insurance could authorize the medication. He THREATENED to make me pay for another session because I am stupid. .Refused to see that he was in the wrong. Save your money & frustration & go somehwere else. This Dr. Should have his license revoked. He claims he has a full waiting room.. he never does! I can see why! 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

Dr. Gold was single minded with no room for any discussion. All decisions were his alone no matter how I felt. He stopped seeing me without warning and with no referrals at all. He has to be treated as a King due to his Chair of the Board services at Fairoaks. I came in to see him after my doctor had some financial legal problems but this doctor had stabilized me for 20 years. I started out suicidal daily and in hospitals monthly. He called the doctor "garbage". Very poor moral character