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.
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(3 days ago)
Oct-2026
He’s very good
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
Great Doctor~very dedicated!
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
I’ve been going to this practice for over 17 years. Dr. Papaleo and his associates have been providing me with exemplary care and gave me the opportunity for a longer life.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Excellent as always Thank you Dr!!
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
He's a great dr. He did my stint back in 2013 he did a great job awsome man I would recommend any body to him
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Tends to rush out unless you ask or request something. His demeanor is not conducive to a good relationship with a patient.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Papaleo is excellent. He schedules thorough tests as needed, listens to me and answers all questions. I am grateful that he is my cardiologist.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Felt rushed. Exam continued while i was attempting to read a report to convince Doctor Papaleo it stated my heart was enlarged.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Popaleo is a great Dr. and we appreciate him.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
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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Right to the point. i
He’s very good
Great Doctor~very dedicated!
I’ve been going to this practice for over 17 years. Dr. Papaleo and his associates have been providing me with exemplary care and gave me the opportunity for a longer life.
Excellent as always Thank you Dr!!
He's a great dr. He did my stint back in 2013 he did a great job awsome man I would recommend any body to him
Tends to rush out unless you ask or request something. His demeanor is not conducive to a good relationship with a patient.
Dr. Papaleo is excellent. He schedules thorough tests as needed, listens to me and answers all questions. I am grateful that he is my cardiologist.
Felt rushed. Exam continued while i was attempting to read a report to convince Doctor Papaleo it stated my heart was enlarged.
Dr. Popaleo is a great Dr. and we appreciate him.