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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Efficient, thorough.
(2 days ago)
Nov-2025
Just getting to know each other. Very pleasant and reassuring.
(3 days ago)
Nov-2025
As always a great visit with DR Papaleo.
(3 days ago)
Nov-2025
I have been going to him for years. He is wonderful. Listens to me.
(5 days ago)
Nov-2025
I know he’s very busy but he doesn’t talk much. But that’s ok.
(6 days ago)
Nov-2025
Love the awesome Rafael Papaleo MD
and staff too everyone is both personal and professional. Greatly appreciate
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Had no idea why I was even there.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
He is the best..
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Keep up the good work you kept me alive this long
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
He seems very serious about finding out the problems I have and making sure I am not getting worse..I have the Utmost Respect for his craft...I'm hoping whatever is going on with my health.. Besides Cancer.. Maybe he will help and I will be able to Breath better.. I have a hunch that he will help.. Prayer's.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
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Albany
7 Southwoods Boulevard Albany, NY 12211
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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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Efficient, thorough.
Just getting to know each other. Very pleasant and reassuring.
As always a great visit with DR Papaleo.
I have been going to him for years. He is wonderful. Listens to me.
I know he’s very busy but he doesn’t talk much. But that’s ok.
Love the awesome Rafael Papaleo MD and staff too everyone is both personal and professional. Greatly appreciate
Had no idea why I was even there.
He is the best..
Keep up the good work you kept me alive this long
He seems very serious about finding out the problems I have and making sure I am not getting worse..I have the Utmost Respect for his craft...I'm hoping whatever is going on with my health.. Besides Cancer.. Maybe he will help and I will be able to Breath better.. I have a hunch that he will help.. Prayer's.