Dr. Scott Purga grew up in Schenectady. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Boston University, College of Arts and Science with dual major in Medical Science and Psychology. While at Boston University, he was enrolled in the seven-year accelerated medical program, was a recipient of the Distinguished Sophomore Award (given to the Top 40 students of the class year), and honored by Phi Beta Kappa.
Dr. Scott Purga grew up in Schenectady. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Boston University, College of Arts and Science with dual major in Medical Science and Psychology. While at Boston University, he was enrolled in the seven-year accelerated medical program, was a recipient of the Distinguished Sophomore Award (given to the Top 40 students of the class year), and honored by Phi Beta Kappa.
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Dr. Purga takes time to explain results of findings in a way that I can understand. He answers all questions and concerns in a reassuring manner. The best doctor I’ve ever had!
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Purga is an excellent cardiologist. He is attentive, calm, and truly listens. He took the time to answer all my questions & concerns and made a thoughtful plan for follow-up testing. I never felt rushed or dismissed. I left feeling reassured and confident in my care. Highly recommend Dr. Purga!!!
(6 days ago)
Jan-2026
He's so efficient and a very nice person to go see.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Detailed, conclusive and knowledgeable. Followed up on my test results same day and provided clear expectations on treatments going forward.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Very professional and efficient
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
As always, Dr. Purga made the appointment a very positive experience!
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Wonderful Doc! Very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!!!
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
He is very knowledgeable and a very good communicator. I’m glad he is my Cardiologist.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Purga was excellent as always. He is comprehensive in his answers to my questions and is extremely pleasant.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
He listen
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
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Albany
7 Southwoods Boulevard Albany, NY 12211
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2200 Burdett Ave. Troy, NY 12180
Dr. Scott Purga grew up in Schenectady. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Boston University, College of Arts and Science with dual major in Medical Science and Psychology. While at Boston University, he was enrolled in the seven-year accelerated medical program, was a recipient of the Distinguished Sophomore Award (given to the Top 40 students of the class year), and honored by Phi Beta Kappa. He received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine, where he was a recipient of the Anthony L.F. Gorman Prize in Physiology and honored Alpha Omega Alpha. While at Boston University, Dr. Purga was an Introduction to Clinical Medical Instructor. Dr. Purga’s post graduate training was at New York Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center with a residency in Internal Medicine. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at Albany Medical Center.
After his post-graduate training, Dr. Purga joined Capital Cardiology Associates in the summer of 2019. He is a member of the American Medical Association, a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and a Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography. He has published research in peer-reviewed journals in the fields of preventative cardiology, pulmonary hypertension, and congestive heart failure. Dr. Purga was awarded the Theodore L. Biddle, MD Endowed Prize in Cardiology, for “Representing the Caring, Humanistic and Sensitive Approach to Patient Care and Patient Advocacy” by Albany Medical Center in 2019. Dr. Purga is the medical director of laboratory services at Capital Cardiology, and the Division Chief of Non-invasive Cardiology at Samaritan Hospital. He has special interests in cardiovascular imaging and cardio-oncology.
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Dr. Purga takes time to explain results of findings in a way that I can understand. He answers all questions and concerns in a reassuring manner. The best doctor I’ve ever had!
Dr. Purga is an excellent cardiologist. He is attentive, calm, and truly listens. He took the time to answer all my questions & concerns and made a thoughtful plan for follow-up testing. I never felt rushed or dismissed. I left feeling reassured and confident in my care. Highly recommend Dr. Purga!!!
He's so efficient and a very nice person to go see.
Detailed, conclusive and knowledgeable. Followed up on my test results same day and provided clear expectations on treatments going forward.
Very professional and efficient
As always, Dr. Purga made the appointment a very positive experience!
Wonderful Doc! Very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!!!
He is very knowledgeable and a very good communicator. I’m glad he is my Cardiologist.
Dr. Purga was excellent as always. He is comprehensive in his answers to my questions and is extremely pleasant.
He listen