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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Scott is a very open minded person when it comes to my health, which it's good to know about your health.
Nov-2024
Always friendly, and on time. Great to talk to. Highly recommend.
Nov-2024
Dr. Purga takes his time to listen and explain things thoroughly
Nov-2024
Right on top of things
Nov-2024
Dr Purga is not only highly knowledgeable, very specific in his evaluations and personable, he's the type of Doctor we need more of. I would highly recommend Dr. Purga to anyone who is searching for a Cardiologist.
Nov-2024
Kind, professional… I’m very comfortable with his care.
Nov-2024
Very nice and informative.
Nov-2024
Explains things well. Good personality. Easy to talk to. He cares.
Oct-2024
Very professional.
Oct-2024
Very happy with the doctor.
Oct-2024
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7 Southwoods Boulevard Albany, NY 12211
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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.
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Scott is a very open minded person when it comes to my health, which it's good to know about your health.
Always friendly, and on time. Great to talk to. Highly recommend.
Dr. Purga takes his time to listen and explain things thoroughly
Right on top of things
Dr Purga is not only highly knowledgeable, very specific in his evaluations and personable, he's the type of Doctor we need more of. I would highly recommend Dr. Purga to anyone who is searching for a Cardiologist.
Kind, professional… I’m very comfortable with his care.
Very nice and informative.
Explains things well. Good personality. Easy to talk to. He cares.
Very professional.
Very happy with the doctor.