I have been a patient of Dr. Cotugno for over 10 years. She is simply wonderful. Dr. Cotugno…read moretakes the time to listen and understand her patients she knows me when I walk in the door and remembers everything! She is extremely thorough remembers what we discussed during my last visit and has been very accurate in her diagnosis. On a side note she also remembers my family members and always asks about my adult children who live out of state. This is a very busy practice and if you have a minor problem and need to be seen that day the nurse practitioner is always available, but if you have a more serious concern as I recently did Dr. Cotugno will find the time to see you ASAP. Excellent physician and a caring individual.

I wouldn't recommend anyone to go to this doctor. She doesn't care about her patients. She wants to…read morehave as many patients as she can but doesn't want to see them. I only saw her when I went in for my first physical as I chose her to be my primary. After that she would never want to see me, if something was wrong she would tell me to go the emergency. I cancelled her and found another doctor.

Same stains on waiting room carpets from day 1 until now. Some staff have a snub attitude at…read moretimes. Long waits on phone calls to scheduling or questions.

The service of physicians is excellent, but the receptionist need lots of work I called about a…read morethat didn't make it over to rx and the receptionist was rude and down right dismissive towards me . They stated that the rx would be at the pharmacy by the end of business day it now 330pm and the Rx is not there and the doctors office closed

Lauren Maitner, the physician assistant that I see, is great. All the stars are for her. She takes…read moreher time, she is understanding, and she seems to know what she's doing. I also love the family practice atmosphere of the place. So hard to find these days. Unfortunately I must get past the front desk staff in order to see her. Usually it's the one male that answers the phone and he is rude and unhelpful. I have high deductible insurance because it's the best I can afford currently from my employer. He needs to be more sensitive to people's different insurance situations. You're a front desk worker at a medical practice in America, you should know how this works. Medicine is run by the insurance companies, not the doctors. I can't just pop in there for an appointment every time I have a question because it's $101 each time. I've had the flu and now a sinus infection for 9 days. My daughter was sick for the whole month prior to that. The costs add up. I know when I have a sinus infection. True, self diagnosis isn't ideal but in America, it is all I can afford. It's not like I'm asking for a controlled substance. Anyway, I'm nauseous and coughing and have a fever and I just wanted to talk to the doctor, dude. Not listen to your condescending bs about how she needs to know what she's treating. Come check out the neon yellow snot coming out of the left side of my face. I have a sinus infection. Update: I did receive the antibiotics and they were effective. I also received a nice and very professional email from the doctor that owns the practice. I really do like this practice so in spite of the Front Desk Experience, I'm going to update to 5 stars.

Doctor is inattentive and takes a vacation while leaving his patients unawares…read more Don't go here.

I had very limited contact with Dr. Youngelman but it left a bad taste. I came for a consultation…read moreabout a routine diagnostic colonoscopy, and was very happy to meet a local female doctor. Unfortunately, I felt that my anxiety and questions were brushed aside, I was made to feel just in an old time "MD as GOD" kind of practice, as in "don't you worry your pretty little head". I was told that she would know what to do if I was uncomfortable during the procedure but refused to explain what to expect beyond a routine info sheet (that I had already read onlline). Needless to say, I chose another office (Albany Gastroenterology, 1375 Washington, Dr. Buhac) and had the procedure yesterday, and am quite happy with the way I was treated and the results.

Debbie Youngelman specializes in general surgery out of the Community Care Physicians Group in…read moreLatham. I had a great experience with her as my doctor, from the consultation to the surgery to the post-surgery follow-up. She is a class act and I would certainly go back to her if the need arises.

Dr Jose M. David, MD FAAFP provides great quality care. He is very knowledgeable in family medicine…read moreand other areas of care. This is a private practice so you get personal attention from Dr David. I would (and have) recommend him to anyone looking for a great Primary Care Physician. Office location is 1 Alton Rd, Albany NY 12203 phone (518) 456-4634

Dr. David is ok but as another reviewer noted: "The problem, and it is a big one is that the front…read moreoffice staff are very rude. I won't give specifics because I am afraid of retaliation. But going in the office I never know how I'm going to be treated and I am often greeted with hostility.", I agree, his office staff are rude, incompetent and hostile not to mention petty and vindictive. I needed some meds, and some procedures scheduled and they said they take care of it but they never did' I find it incredulous that they took it upon themselves to interfere with my required medical procedures and medicines. No wonder their automated system hangs up on you when you try to talk to the receptionist or any live person. Very un-professional and egregiously mean office staff. I immediately started looking for another PCP after only ONE visit;