About
Louis R. DePalo, MD, FCCP is a Medical Director, Internist, and Pulmonologist with more than 30 years of experience in internal medicine, pulmonology, and critical care. He earned his undergraduate degree at Georgetown University and his MD at New York Medical College, alongside a graduate degree in Human Physiology. His clinical interests include advanced lung diseases such as ILD, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, vasculitis, sarcoidosis, bronchiectasis, refractory asthma, and lung cancer.
Before joining the practice, Dr. DePalo served as System and Site Clinical Director of the Respiratory Institute at Mount Sinai Health System and as Professor of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at Icahn School of Medicine. He also served as an Adjunct Professor of Infectious Disease and holds UNOS certification. He has extensive research experience in cell and molecular biology. Routinely recognized among top doctors in America and the New York Metro area, he has also served as a primary care provider for complex patients, coordinating multidisciplinary care teams. Outside of medicine, he enjoys cooking, riding motorcycles, reading, and drone photography.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Georgetown University
Medical School
New York Medical College
Additional Training
Graduate degree in Human Physiology
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. DePalo right for?
Dr. DePalo is well suited for adults managing complex or advanced pulmonary conditions. Patients with ILD, sarcoidosis, bronchiectasis, refractory asthma, or lung cancer benefit from his specialized focus. He also serves patients who need an internist experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary care teams. Those seeking a physician with deep research and academic credentials will find his background a strong fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. DePalo specializes in advanced lung diseases including ILD, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, vasculitis, sarcoidosis, bronchiectasis, refractory asthma, and lung cancer. He also practices internal and preventive medicine, including primary care for complex patients requiring coordinated, multidisciplinary management.
Dr. DePalo brings more than 30 years of clinical experience in internal medicine, pulmonology, and critical care. He has held leadership and faculty roles at Mount Sinai Health System and Icahn School of Medicine throughout his career.
Dr. DePalo earned his undergraduate degree at Georgetown University and his MD at New York Medical College. He also holds a graduate degree in Human Physiology.
Yes. Dr. DePalo served as a Professor of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at Icahn School of Medicine and as an Adjunct Professor of Infectious Disease. He also brings extensive research experience in cell and molecular biology.
Dr. DePalo serves as Medical Director at Mount Sinai Doctors Concierge Care. In this role, he oversees clinical operations and also practices as an internist and pulmonologist, including primary care for patients with complex conditions.
Yes. Dr. DePalo has extensive experience leading multidisciplinary care teams. He coordinates specialist care for complex patients and works within the broader Mount Sinai Health System network.
Yes. Dr. DePalo has received repeated recognition among top doctors in America and the New York Metro area throughout his career.
Yes. Dr. DePalo holds UNOS certification in addition to his FCCP designation, which the American College of Chest Physicians awards to distinguished pulmonologists and critical care specialists.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026