Dr. Rafael Papaleo, M.D. holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the Interamerican University in San Juan, Puerto Rico and completed Medical School at San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in 1991. He finished his Internal Medicine Residency in 1995 at Crozer Chester Medical Center and Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Papaleo completed his Cardiology Fellowship at Albany Medical Center Hospital in 1999. He completed an additional Fellowship in Invasive Cardiology at Albany Medical Center Hospital 2000 where he performed more than 2,500 cardiac catheterizations.
Dr. Rafael Papaleo, M.D. holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the Interamerican University in San Juan, Puerto Rico and completed Medical School at San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in 1991. He finished his Internal Medicine Residency in 1995 at Crozer Chester Medical Center and Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Papaleo completed his Cardiology Fellowship at Albany Medical Center Hospital in 1999. He completed an additional Fellowship in Invasive Cardiology at Albany Medical Center Hospital 2000 where he performed more than 2,500 cardiac catheterizations.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Capital Cardiology Associates through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
First visit. Thorough and responded to my questions. Lessened my anxiety about current health.
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
Great Dr. Always on time and no nonsence
(6 days ago)
Jan-2026
I am very thankful for Dr.Papaleo for taken care of my concern. I AM VERY BLESS
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Extremely competent and supportive!
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
I always sing Dr Papaleo’s praises. He always explains things fully to me. He takes his time answering my questions. I am very blessed to have him as my Cardiologist. Because Dr Benton is retiring, Dr Papaleo is going to take my husband on as his patient. Thank you Dr Papaleo! 🙏✝️🙏
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
He was in and out and didn’t seem to care about my well being at all.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Was good visit
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Te
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
The Dr and his staff saw me very quickly. Everyone was very warm and accessible. The EKG was taken very quickly and the results were examined and then explained to me very well.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Not much of a talker
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
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Albany
7 Southwoods Boulevard Albany, NY 12211
Troy
2200 Burdett Ave. Troy, NY 12180
Dr. Rafael Papaleo, M.D. holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the Interamerican University in San Juan, Puerto Rico and completed Medical School at San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in 1991. He finished his Internal Medicine Residency in 1995 at Crozer Chester Medical Center and Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Papaleo completed his Cardiology Fellowship at Albany Medical Center Hospital in 1999. He completed an additional Fellowship in Invasive Cardiology at Albany Medical Center Hospital 2000 where he performed more than 2,500 cardiac catheterizations.
Dr. Papaleo is on staff at St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany Memorial Hospital in Albany, NY and St. Mary’s Hospital and Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY. He is currently Medical Director of the Rensselaer Region Heart Institute, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Services.
Dr. Papaleo’s cardiology specialties include general cardiovascular disease, invasive cardiology including diagnostic angiograms and coronary interventions.
Specialties: General Cardiovascular Disease, Invasive Coronary Interventions Hospital Affiliations: Albany Medical Center, Albany Memorial Hospital, Glens Falls Hospital, Samaritan Hospital, Seton Health, St. Peter’s Hospital Faculty: St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany Memorial Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital, Samaritan Hospital Medical Degree: San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, San Juan, Puerto Rico Fellowship: Albany Medical Center Hospital
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First visit. Thorough and responded to my questions. Lessened my anxiety about current health.
Great Dr. Always on time and no nonsence
I am very thankful for Dr.Papaleo for taken care of my concern. I AM VERY BLESS
Extremely competent and supportive!
I always sing Dr Papaleo’s praises. He always explains things fully to me. He takes his time answering my questions. I am very blessed to have him as my Cardiologist. Because Dr Benton is retiring, Dr Papaleo is going to take my husband on as his patient. Thank you Dr Papaleo! 🙏✝️🙏
He was in and out and didn’t seem to care about my well being at all.
Was good visit
Te
The Dr and his staff saw me very quickly. Everyone was very warm and accessible. The EKG was taken very quickly and the results were examined and then explained to me very well.
Not much of a talker