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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My visit was on time and very helpful to understand my blood pressure problems.
Aug-2025
Dr. Purga is excellent. He asks questions but most importantly lets you ask questions and gives detailed understandable answers. He is what you expect a doctor to be.
Aug-2025
Dr Purga is punctual and personable. He leaves voicemails with test results, even for routine bloodwork. He always affords the opportunity for me to ask questions or raise concerns.
Aug-2025
This was my initial visit with Dr P. He was knowledgeable, attentive and answered all of my questions. I never felt rushed. Visit included a referral and new Rx. Highly recommend.
Aug-2025
He was excellent. Helped me with my antihypertensive meds.
Aug-2025
Clear,compassionate. ⁰
Aug-2025
Dr. purga was very professional and approachable. Very happy I was directed to him for care.
Aug-2025
The entire staff is very friendly. Everything is run very efficient. Walked in my appointment exactly at 3:15. They make things very easy and stress-free
Aug-2025
Dr. Scott Purga is extremely professional, knowledgeable, sensitive and informative. He takes time to listen and time to explain. He put you at ease as he review your situation and diagnosis. A first rate professional experience.
Aug-2025
Very thorough and concerned about my health asked a lot of questions
Aug-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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My visit was on time and very helpful to understand my blood pressure problems.
Dr. Purga is excellent. He asks questions but most importantly lets you ask questions and gives detailed understandable answers. He is what you expect a doctor to be.
Dr Purga is punctual and personable. He leaves voicemails with test results, even for routine bloodwork. He always affords the opportunity for me to ask questions or raise concerns.
This was my initial visit with Dr P. He was knowledgeable, attentive and answered all of my questions. I never felt rushed. Visit included a referral and new Rx. Highly recommend.
He was excellent. Helped me with my antihypertensive meds.
Clear,compassionate. ⁰
Dr. purga was very professional and approachable. Very happy I was directed to him for care.
The entire staff is very friendly. Everything is run very efficient. Walked in my appointment exactly at 3:15. They make things very easy and stress-free
Dr. Scott Purga is extremely professional, knowledgeable, sensitive and informative. He takes time to listen and time to explain. He put you at ease as he review your situation and diagnosis. A first rate professional experience.
Very thorough and concerned about my health asked a lot of questions