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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Excellent!! Took the time to listen and review everything that was concerning me and gave me the feedback that I needed.
Mar-2025
Dr Purga listened and answered all my questions in a very clear manner.
Mar-2025
Dr Purga listens to my concerns and answers my questions. He explains what is happening with my treatment and conditions.
Feb-2025
Always attentive and personable. I appreciate that he listens!
Feb-2025
I have met Dr. Purga many times when bringing other family members to him. He is very personable and thorough.
I decided it was time to see Dr.Purga for myself. I am extremely happy and confident in his care.
Feb-2025
Dr Purga takes time with you and answers all of your questions. He gives you his full attention at your appointment.
Feb-2025
He’s a great cardiologist and always extremely friendly. I have been doctor phobic in the past, but Dr. Purga has been amazing.
Feb-2025
Dr. Purga is friendly and completely explains everything to me in a way I can understand.
Feb-2025
Very professional
Feb-2025
He is the best. He asks questions and takes the time to let you ask questions.
Feb-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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Excellent!! Took the time to listen and review everything that was concerning me and gave me the feedback that I needed.
Dr Purga listened and answered all my questions in a very clear manner.
Dr Purga listens to my concerns and answers my questions. He explains what is happening with my treatment and conditions.
Always attentive and personable. I appreciate that he listens!
I have met Dr. Purga many times when bringing other family members to him. He is very personable and thorough. I decided it was time to see Dr.Purga for myself. I am extremely happy and confident in his care.
Dr Purga takes time with you and answers all of your questions. He gives you his full attention at your appointment.
He’s a great cardiologist and always extremely friendly. I have been doctor phobic in the past, but Dr. Purga has been amazing.
Dr. Purga is friendly and completely explains everything to me in a way I can understand.
Very professional
He is the best. He asks questions and takes the time to let you ask questions.