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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Was good visit
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Te
(3 weeks 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.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Not much of a talker
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Could be nicer to patients.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Dr was excellent but the prep nurse needs a personality
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Excellent doc. Sensitive man.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Great
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. Papaleo, is a caring and compassionate. He takes the time to answer all your questions and ensures that your cardiology needs fit well in your overall health plan. When you have multiple issues he makes sure to connect with your other providers so he is part of my team that sees the whole me. Highly recommended.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Great details and comfortable
(1 month ago)
Nov-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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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
Could be nicer to patients.
Dr was excellent but the prep nurse needs a personality
Excellent doc. Sensitive man.
Great
Dr. Papaleo, is a caring and compassionate. He takes the time to answer all your questions and ensures that your cardiology needs fit well in your overall health plan. When you have multiple issues he makes sure to connect with your other providers so he is part of my team that sees the whole me. Highly recommended.
Great details and comfortable