About
Dr. Jeffrey S. Gold, MD earned his biology degree from the University of Pennsylvania before completing his medical degree at UMASS Medical School. He finished his Family Medicine residency in Scottsdale, Arizona in 2005. His path into medicine began with a personal experience that stayed with him. His grandmother, who largely raised him, developed early-onset dementia at 68 and received inadequate care as her condition progressed. That experience set his course toward medicine and never left him.
After nearly a decade in practice, Dr. Gold discovered the Direct Primary Care model in 2014 and opened Gold Direct Care the following year. He focuses on family medicine and preventive care, and he manages a wide range of chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and depression. He keeps his panel near 1,000 patients and personally handles after-hours urgent needs by cell phone and text. Outside the office, Dr. Gold stays busy keeping up with his energetic teenage twins. He also shares his home with Louie, a bulldog who serves as the practice's unofficial mascot.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Pennsylvania, Biology
Medical School
UMASS Medical School, MD
Residency
Family Medicine Residency, Scottsdale, AZ (2005)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Gold right for?
Dr. Gold is a strong fit for individuals and families seeking a consistent, accessible primary care relationship. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, or depression benefit from his hands-on, longitudinal approach. He also works well with patients who want preventive care and a physician they can reach directly after hours. Adults and children across Salem and the North Shore who prefer straightforward flat-fee pricing will find his model easy to navigate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Gold treats a broad range of acute and chronic conditions. His chronic disease work includes diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, chronic kidney disease, depression, anxiety, arthritis, and osteoporosis. He also treats respiratory infections, urinary infections, skin infections, headaches, and musculoskeletal injuries.
Yes. Dr. Gold personally handles after-hours urgent needs by cell phone and text. Members can reach him directly without going through an answering service. This access is part of the standard membership.
Yes, Dr. Gold makes house calls. Visits within 3 miles of the practice carry a $30 additional fee. Visits beyond 3 miles carry a $50 additional fee. He also sees patients in long-term and skilled nursing facilities for an additional $100.
Dr. Gold focuses on preventive medicine alongside family medicine. He offers annual comprehensive physical exams, annual wellness plans, nutrition counseling, and exercise program reviews. His goal is to catch and address health concerns before they escalate.
Dr. Gold earned his undergraduate biology degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his medical degree at UMASS Medical School and finished his Family Medicine residency in Scottsdale, Arizona in 2005.
Dr. Gold schedules every appointment for a minimum of 30 minutes. That allows enough time to address concerns thoroughly without feeling rushed. He also offers same-day and next-day availability for urgent needs.
Yes. Members can connect with Dr. Gold through secure video visits, phone calls, or email. Telehealth is available as part of the standard membership alongside in-person visits.
Dr. Gold performs a range of in-office procedures. These include EKGs, spirometry, bursa and joint injections, aspirations, wart removal, skin biopsies, cyst and lipoma removal, laceration repair, and ear irrigation.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026