If you’ve ever visited the Hollywood Clinic and met Dr. Kraig Golden, you can feel right away that he brings something special to the room. It is not just his experience or the way he explains things with calm clarity. It is the heart he brings to every interaction, the sense that he is truly there for you. After more than 25 years in internal medicine, that level of care has become second nature to him.
Dr. Golden has spent the last eight years serving patients in Hollywood, guiding families through everyday concerns and complex health needs. As the clinic’s lead provider, he also supports residents who are just beginning their careers in medicine. He shares what shaped him, a career built on service and a deep connection to the people of Los Angeles.
His path to medicine started with a simple intention, to help the public. That purpose carried him through Meharry Medical College and his residency at LAC+USC Medical Center, where patient care finally came to life in a way classrooms never could. Real people. Real needs. Real moments that stay with you.
One of those moments still sits on his desk today. A mother returned after her child’s appointment, not with a new concern, but with a small gold trophy that said “Best Doctor.” She posed with him for photos like it was an award show. For Dr. Golden, it was a reminder of why he chose this work in the first place, to make a real difference in someone’s life.
Outside the exam room, he continues to mentor, participate in quality projects, and stay active in community care. He speaks Spanish, listens deeply, and brings a grounded presence that makes patients feel safe and supported. Through every visit, he keeps his approach simple. Listen. Serve. Make a difference.
That commitment is what patients feel most and it is what continues to guide his work every day.