Dr. Ian Santoro, M.D. grew up in Massachusetts. He received his B.A. from Harvard University in Cambridge, MA in 1980. He received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, NY. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency and Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Chicago. He then completed a Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacemaker Fellowship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
Dr. Ian Santoro, M.D. grew up in Massachusetts. He received his B.A. from Harvard University in Cambridge, MA in 1980. He received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, NY. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency and Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Chicago. He then completed a Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacemaker Fellowship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
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always takes the time to answer questions. Very happy with his care and staff
Sep-2025
Outstanding cardiac surgeon whose knowlege far exceeds others. Very professional and courteous to patients.
Has always treated me well.
Sep-2025
Always friendly, listen to my complaints, makes suggestions that might be helpful. I feel heard, cared for.
Sep-2025
Always prompt, polite and informative, much appreciated, thank you Dr. Santoro.
Aug-2025
I waited over 30 minutes to see him. I asked if it was busy. he commented no that's normal. He's exam was less than 3 minutes. He never talks much.
Aug-2025
Very quick evaluation, no explanation of why patient needs a one year return. Says same thing every year
Aug-2025
Dr Santoro always listens to me and helps me to see the positives. He is a very thoughtful person and responds to his patients he doesn’t phone it in
Aug-2025
Appointment for my follow up went well! EKG performed. Boston Scientific checked loop implant. Dr. Santoro checked me out. AFIB not occurring that often. Answered all my questions. Back in 6 months
Aug-2025
Doctor Santoro is the best of the best!
Aug-2025
Awesome Doctor
Aug-2025
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Albany
7 Southwoods Boulevard Albany, NY 12211
Troy
2200 Burdett Ave. Troy, NY 12180
Dr. Ian Santoro, M.D. grew up in Massachusetts. He received his B.A. from Harvard University in Cambridge, MA in 1980. He received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, NY. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency and Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Chicago. He then completed a Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacemaker Fellowship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
Dr. Santoro is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing. His practice includes clinical cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology. His area of expertise is the treatment of patients with cardiac arrhythmias, or heart rhythm disorders, including the management of patients with pacemakers and cardiac defibrillators. Dr. Santoro’s primary interest is radiofrequency catheter ablation, a curative procedure for rhythm disorders, with a special interest in ablation of atrial fibrillation and implantation of the Boston Scientific Watchman device.
He works primarily at St. Peter’s Hospital and secondarily at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY.
Dr. Santoro is married to Carol R. Santoro, MD, and has two children.
Education: 1976-1980 B.A. Harvard University Cambridge, MA
1980-1982 Research, Department of Cell Biology Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA
1982-1986 Medical Degree Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons New York, NY
1986-1989 Internship and Residency Department of Medicine University of Chicago Chicago, IL
1989-1991 Fellowship, Cardiovascular Diseases University of Chicago Chicago, IL
1991-1993 Fellowship, Cardiac Electrophysiology University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Oklahoma City, OK
Board Certification: Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing
Professional Society Memberships: Fellow, American College of Cardiology Fellow, Heart Rhythm Society Medical Society of the State of New York
Specialties: Cardiac Arrhythmias, Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation, Cardiac Pacemakers and Defibrillators Faculty: St.Peter’s Hospital, Albany Medical Center Hospital
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always takes the time to answer questions. Very happy with his care and staff
Outstanding cardiac surgeon whose knowlege far exceeds others. Very professional and courteous to patients. Has always treated me well.
Always friendly, listen to my complaints, makes suggestions that might be helpful. I feel heard, cared for.
Always prompt, polite and informative, much appreciated, thank you Dr. Santoro.
I waited over 30 minutes to see him. I asked if it was busy. he commented no that's normal. He's exam was less than 3 minutes. He never talks much.
Very quick evaluation, no explanation of why patient needs a one year return. Says same thing every year
Dr Santoro always listens to me and helps me to see the positives. He is a very thoughtful person and responds to his patients he doesn’t phone it in
Appointment for my follow up went well! EKG performed. Boston Scientific checked loop implant. Dr. Santoro checked me out. AFIB not occurring that often. Answered all my questions. Back in 6 months
Doctor Santoro is the best of the best!
Awesome Doctor