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 is personable and professional.
It is always a pleasure to have an app with him.
Jul-2025
very personable, saw me right away, understanding--and quite handsome!1
Jun-2025
Great dr
Jun-2025
Great experience. Was very informative and made me feel comfortable from the minute I met him.
Jun-2025
Dr. Purga was extremely courteous and genuinely concerned about my well being!!
Jun-2025
Very satisfied with care and length of time spent with me. I never feel rushed.
Jun-2025
Dr. Purga is always a pleasure to see. He listens to his patients, and always makes me feel heard and valued. I trust him completely!!
Jun-2025
Very professional very thorough. very kind
Jun-2025
I didn't have to wait in a cold room 🤧 Doctor Purga came in right away.
Jun-2025
He was rushing. For the first visit. Not a cup of tea.
Positive, didn't wait too long.
Maybe could be gender??
Jun-2025
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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 is personable and professional. It is always a pleasure to have an app with him.
very personable, saw me right away, understanding--and quite handsome!1
Great dr
Great experience. Was very informative and made me feel comfortable from the minute I met him.
Dr. Purga was extremely courteous and genuinely concerned about my well being!!
Very satisfied with care and length of time spent with me. I never feel rushed.
Dr. Purga is always a pleasure to see. He listens to his patients, and always makes me feel heard and valued. I trust him completely!!
Very professional very thorough. very kind
I didn't have to wait in a cold room 🤧 Doctor Purga came in right away.
He was rushing. For the first visit. Not a cup of tea. Positive, didn't wait too long. Maybe could be gender??