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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Always rushed. Not personable. Improper diagnosis.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Very kind gentleman. I appreciate his warmth.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
He is the best doctor I’ve ever had. I trust his judgement completely
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Muy buen servicio
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Excelente Dr.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Very through in exam and concerns.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
He is a very good doctor
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
I've been going to the dr for years... he and staff are AMAZING
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Personal...Professional...Efficient
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent cardiologist with genuine concern. I was there for a follow up ongoing issue. My MANY significant questions were answered prior to me having to ask I was evaluated accordingly and he had a plan set going forward. Dr Papaleo is The Best.
(1 month ago)
Jun-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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Always rushed. Not personable. Improper diagnosis.
Very kind gentleman. I appreciate his warmth.
He is the best doctor I’ve ever had. I trust his judgement completely
Muy buen servicio
Excelente Dr.
Very through in exam and concerns.
He is a very good doctor
I've been going to the dr for years... he and staff are AMAZING
Personal...Professional...Efficient
Excellent cardiologist with genuine concern. I was there for a follow up ongoing issue. My MANY significant questions were answered prior to me having to ask I was evaluated accordingly and he had a plan set going forward. Dr Papaleo is The Best.