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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He is to the point.
Sep-2025
The best
Aug-2025
The visit was a waste of time. It lasted roughly 3 minutes. He gave only his educated opinion rather than taking the time to run any test. If he ran test and they all came back with good results i’d have gladly accepted his opinion. After the appointment i was frustrated that it was a waste of time and have no real answers moving forward.
Aug-2025
Excellent Dr
Aug-2025
Very professional, answered all questions we had, listened to what we had to say.
Aug-2025
Very good assessment and a very pleasant person.
Aug-2025
First time meeting him or trying to find out what's going on with me. He was blind up straight. Did the test that need to be done amazing?
Aug-2025
Awaynice
Aug-2025
Dr. Rafael is very patient and unlike others he isn’t in a rush. He made sure patient was heard and able to provide their concerns. I definitely recommend him to anyone looking for Cardiology care.
Aug-2025
Great personality, caring, and gets right to the point.
Aug-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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He is to the point.
The best
The visit was a waste of time. It lasted roughly 3 minutes. He gave only his educated opinion rather than taking the time to run any test. If he ran test and they all came back with good results i’d have gladly accepted his opinion. After the appointment i was frustrated that it was a waste of time and have no real answers moving forward.
Excellent Dr
Very professional, answered all questions we had, listened to what we had to say.
Very good assessment and a very pleasant person.
First time meeting him or trying to find out what's going on with me. He was blind up straight. Did the test that need to be done amazing?
Awaynice
Dr. Rafael is very patient and unlike others he isn’t in a rush. He made sure patient was heard and able to provide their concerns. I definitely recommend him to anyone looking for Cardiology care.
Great personality, caring, and gets right to the point.