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.
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I had a great first visit with Dr. Papaleo! He gave me some valuable information regarding my health. He was very professional.
(5 days ago)
Feb-2026
Very professional, thorough, and asks many questions.
(5 days ago)
Feb-2026
It's such a factory at this practice that I generally spend more time waiting for the doctor than speaking with him. I have two autoimmune diseases (both of which can have a degenerative effect on the body) and I've come to him about tachycardia and irregular breathing before. His response is always "well your EKG looks fine and your heart sounded fine when I listened, so it's probably fine." He claimed the tachycardia was due to my ADHD meds, even though I've had it since before I started taking them. He's not rude, but I never have the sense that he's taking the complexity of my case into consideration, and I'm currently in the process of looking for another cardiologist.
(5 days ago)
Feb-2026
Excellent doctor
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Great Dr however he is too busy and runs late constantly which is ok on occasion as there arts hospital emergencies that I understand. However it limits mine time with him as he is so backed up . In and out in 5 minutes . Several people walked out yesterday for the delay ad no one in the office gave an update as he was RY 45 minutes late.
No apologies from anyone.
I have been a patient of him for years and I now feel I am not getting the attention I deserve because he is so busy. Again a great Dr .
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Exceptionally thorough. Highly recommended.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Always a pleasure to see Dr.Papaleo. Always puts me as ease and is very thorough.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Dr.Papaleo listened and talked about my concerns. Our second visit and I feel we are building a relationship.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
First visit. Thorough and responded to my questions. Lessened my anxiety about current health.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Great Dr. Always on time and no nonsence
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
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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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I had a great first visit with Dr. Papaleo! He gave me some valuable information regarding my health. He was very professional.
Very professional, thorough, and asks many questions.
It's such a factory at this practice that I generally spend more time waiting for the doctor than speaking with him. I have two autoimmune diseases (both of which can have a degenerative effect on the body) and I've come to him about tachycardia and irregular breathing before. His response is always "well your EKG looks fine and your heart sounded fine when I listened, so it's probably fine." He claimed the tachycardia was due to my ADHD meds, even though I've had it since before I started taking them. He's not rude, but I never have the sense that he's taking the complexity of my case into consideration, and I'm currently in the process of looking for another cardiologist.
Excellent doctor
Great Dr however he is too busy and runs late constantly which is ok on occasion as there arts hospital emergencies that I understand. However it limits mine time with him as he is so backed up . In and out in 5 minutes . Several people walked out yesterday for the delay ad no one in the office gave an update as he was RY 45 minutes late. No apologies from anyone. I have been a patient of him for years and I now feel I am not getting the attention I deserve because he is so busy. Again a great Dr .
Exceptionally thorough. Highly recommended.
Always a pleasure to see Dr.Papaleo. Always puts me as ease and is very thorough.
Dr.Papaleo listened and talked about my concerns. Our second visit and I feel we are building a relationship.
First visit. Thorough and responded to my questions. Lessened my anxiety about current health.
Great Dr. Always on time and no nonsence