Dr. Rafael Papaleo

Practice: Capital Cardiology Associates

Specialty: Cardiology, Internal Medicine

Office locations: Albany, Troy

Most recent review: 1 week ago New
4.8 out of 5
926 Ratings
286 Comments

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.

4.8 out of 5
926 Ratings
286 Comments

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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Dr Papaleo is the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago) Nov-2026

Staff is courteous and efficient. Doctor Papaleo is thorough and he

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

He does a great job.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

I haven’t received any medication for the burns on back

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
(3 weeks ago) Oct-2026

First time seeing him, didn’t even introduce himself, didn’t interact with me, made minimal eye contact, I think he was with me for less than 3 minutes! So much for compassion and bedside manner! I expected more- at least an introduction or question like “ Do you have questions?” Or “ How are you managing?” Or “are there any health concerns I should know about!” Extremely disappointing first time meeting him as a new patient!! Not a great way to establish a therapeutic relationship 😕

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
(3 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Dr. Papaleo is a Great Cardiologist.. He so kind and makes my visits in his office so calming. I have Anxiety at Appointments and I don’t have it with him…

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Dr Papeleo is very efficient and through. He listens to his patients and works with them to determine what is going on.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 weeks ago) Oct-2026

He is punctual and right to the point which I like.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Never a long wait to be seen. Courteous and professional staff. Wonderful dr.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Checks you real thorough answers all your questions staff is very polite

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 weeks ago) Oct-2026
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