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 has been my cardiologist since 2020. He is an outstanding clinician. He has my utmost confidence and trust..
(3 days ago)
Aug-2026
Very great Dr. He remembers you from other visits and listens to you when explaining what’s going on.
(3 days ago)
Aug-2026
Pleasant time addressed my questions
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Very nice makes you feel good
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
He is a great doctor. He take good care of me.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Purga is pleasant, caring and knowledgeable. Always answers my questions fully and makes sure I understand. You can’t go wrong with Dr Purga.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Excellent provider! Only complaint is the check out process which is convoluted with too many signs and one employee in particular that spends more time chastising patients (including me) as where to stand! You need to improve this experience as it’s awful!
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Purga is so kind and compassionate. He’s exceptional he does not disregard me ever he listens and he follows through communicates so so intelligently. I truly appreciate him.
In the moment that I’ve been faced with very difficult problems he has always made me believe that it’s nothing we can’t handle. It really is amazing.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
I wanted to discuss certain side effects of my medications since Dr. Purga doubled my dose of BP medicine and added a potassium supplement on top of it and I've been gaining weight (30 pounds in about 6 months) due to fatigue, but he refused to admit the medication has fatigue as a side effect and said I was tired because I gained weight. Fatigue is a well-known side effect of my BP medicine. Also, I wanted to discuss the effects of excess potassium on my kidneys and whether it can cause bladder issues, but before I could ask, he told me he wanted to add a diuretic and he can't treat me if I don't do what he says. I was so frustrated I started to cry and he walked out of the room. I really liked Dr. Purga before this visit. He really seemed to care and took the time to talk to me but something has changed and before he even entered the room I heard him talking out loud about my medical problems in the hallway. I believe he wants my blood pressure to be 120/80 and nothing else matters.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Purga is very friendly and listens to what you have to say. He works with you and you get the best of care!! I recently had bloodwork done and within three hours he called me to discuss the results and the treatment moving forward.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
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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.
Dr. Purga has been my cardiologist since 2020. He is an outstanding clinician. He has my utmost confidence and trust..
Very great Dr. He remembers you from other visits and listens to you when explaining what’s going on.
Pleasant time addressed my questions
Very nice makes you feel good
He is a great doctor. He take good care of me.
Dr Purga is pleasant, caring and knowledgeable. Always answers my questions fully and makes sure I understand. You can’t go wrong with Dr Purga.
Excellent provider! Only complaint is the check out process which is convoluted with too many signs and one employee in particular that spends more time chastising patients (including me) as where to stand! You need to improve this experience as it’s awful!
Dr Purga is so kind and compassionate. He’s exceptional he does not disregard me ever he listens and he follows through communicates so so intelligently. I truly appreciate him. In the moment that I’ve been faced with very difficult problems he has always made me believe that it’s nothing we can’t handle. It really is amazing.
I wanted to discuss certain side effects of my medications since Dr. Purga doubled my dose of BP medicine and added a potassium supplement on top of it and I've been gaining weight (30 pounds in about 6 months) due to fatigue, but he refused to admit the medication has fatigue as a side effect and said I was tired because I gained weight. Fatigue is a well-known side effect of my BP medicine. Also, I wanted to discuss the effects of excess potassium on my kidneys and whether it can cause bladder issues, but before I could ask, he told me he wanted to add a diuretic and he can't treat me if I don't do what he says. I was so frustrated I started to cry and he walked out of the room. I really liked Dr. Purga before this visit. He really seemed to care and took the time to talk to me but something has changed and before he even entered the room I heard him talking out loud about my medical problems in the hallway. I believe he wants my blood pressure to be 120/80 and nothing else matters.
Dr Purga is very friendly and listens to what you have to say. He works with you and you get the best of care!! I recently had bloodwork done and within three hours he called me to discuss the results and the treatment moving forward.