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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Very professional and understanding concerning the medical issue at hand. Explained medical testing procedures without complication. Very knowledgeable about his career.
Apr-2025
Calm, thorough, patient and efficient.
Apr-2025
Very personable and provided clear explanations
Apr-2025
He's very personable & makes me feel at home. I am so honored to have him as my Doctor. He's like a friend. WALLY JONES
Apr-2025
Dr Purga is attentive and addreses your concerns.
Apr-2025
Very friendly, competent and involved. Wonderful experience 👍
Apr-2025
I felt rushed! And I felt as if Doctor Purga had not prepared for my appointment by reading my history.
Apr-2025
Dr Purga takes time to listen to me and explain. My health concerns
Apr-2025
Knowledgeable, kind and understanding. Good listener to my issues
Apr-2025
Very compassionate, a good listener and professional.
Apr-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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Very professional and understanding concerning the medical issue at hand. Explained medical testing procedures without complication. Very knowledgeable about his career.
Calm, thorough, patient and efficient.
Very personable and provided clear explanations
He's very personable & makes me feel at home. I am so honored to have him as my Doctor. He's like a friend. WALLY JONES
Dr Purga is attentive and addreses your concerns.
Very friendly, competent and involved. Wonderful experience 👍
I felt rushed! And I felt as if Doctor Purga had not prepared for my appointment by reading my history.
Dr Purga takes time to listen to me and explain. My health concerns
Knowledgeable, kind and understanding. Good listener to my issues
Very compassionate, a good listener and professional.