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.
Specialties: Cardiology
Board Certifications: Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Internal Medicine, and Cardiac CT Imaging
Hospital Affiliations: Albany Medical Center, Samaritan Hospital, and St. Peter’s Hospital
Medical Degree: Boston University School of Medicine
Medical Residency: New York Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center
Fellowship: Albany Medical Center
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Mar-2025
Dr. Purga is exceptional. He takes excellent care of my 90 year old mother and is always so kind to her. She looks forward to office visits with him!
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Mar-2025
I’ve been Dr. Purga’s patient since 2020. He is an outstanding clinician. He listens carefully and competently addresses any issues I may be having. He has my utmost confidence.Patient Submitted Review
Mar-2025
This place runs like a well oiled machine! In and out fast! Smiling faces too! Dr. Purga is a Rock Star. He listens and gives excellent therapy! Really satisfied!!!! Mike Srater8 Verified Patient
Mar-2025
Very personable guy. Answered my questions and reassured me about my issues. Knowable and caring person. I felt comfortable with him. Great first impression.Patient Submitted Review
Feb-2025
I've been a patient of Dr Purga for a while now. When I first saw him, my blood pressure was completely out of control. He took the time to really hear me and listen to everything I've already been through with tests and what works and what doesn't. Some doctors make you stressed out, some make you feel like they could care less. Dr Purga has been the most comforting, helpful cardiologist I've seen. I saw him yesterday and my blood pressure was the best it has ever been! Thank you thank you! We still have work to do, but at least I know I'm finally paired with the right doctor for me. Highly recommended!Patient Submitted Review
Feb-2025
Dr Purga is great - kind, knowledgeable, and a good listener. Always follows up either test/blood results in a timely manner. So glad he’s my doctor at Capital Cardiology.rater8 Verified Patient
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.Patient Submitted Review
Feb-2025
Dr Purgat is proactive in helping me maintain my cardiac care. He explains everything in a compassionate manner and provides me with confidence in his care.
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Feb-2025
Dr. Purga is kind and compassionate. I never feel rushed during my appointments, he takes time to answer all my questions and explains the reason(s) for any tests or upcoming appointments.Patient Submitted Review
Feb-2025
Initial new patient appointment with Dr. Purga and he was kind, friendly, pleasant, and the appointment was short, sweet, and to the point. Would recommend him and the practice!Patient Submitted Review
Feb-2025
EKG, visit with a well informed physician, blood work, all on time and out in less than an hour. Received a follow up call from the physician with bloodwork results and new instructions within 3 hours.Patient Submitted Review
Feb-2025
I m very happy to be a Patient of Dr. Purga. The care provided is professional,and thorough, Dr. Purga listens and involves me in the discussion making me feel confident and informed.I recommend anyone seeking a great cardiologist to contact Dr.Purga’s office.rater8 Verified Patient
Jan-2025
He listens, very patient, great bedside manner. He is generally a great doctor. When I first met him I went cause I felt I was having a heart attack. He did all the necessary tests to just find out it was muscle spasms. I am grateful to have found a great doctor. Thank you.Patient Submitted Review
Jan-2025
We appreciate Dr Purga's care and thorough knowledge of our health . he listens and takes time to consider our concerns and does not rush away. thank you , Dr Purga.Patient Submitted Review
Jan-2025
Dr. Purga is very kind and personable. He listens and answers any questions you have. He never rushes you and really seems to care about his patients.Patient Submitted Review
Jan-2025
Doctor is compassionate, caring, detailed, thorough and follows up on procedures ordered with a phone call usually on the same day the procedure is performed.Patient Submitted Review
Jan-2025
My primary recommended Capital Cardiology where I became a patient of Dr Purga and I could not be happier. He is really cares about his patients. He conducts a very thorough exam and answers your questions . He is the first doctor to recommend treatment for my edema, which I have had for a number of years. He even called me with the results of blood work. Just a great doctor and a great asset to Capital CardiologyPatient Submitted Review
Dec-2024
I have been a patient of Dr.Purga about a year now and I have a better understanding of my heart and what the next step.. He also takes time in answering any questions I have..I would rate him a 10 and would recommend him to anyone..Patient Submitted Review
Dec-2024
If you’re looking for Cardiologist, who really cares about your well being you want Doctor Purga. he goes above and beyond and it’s not like my other cardiologist who gave me two or three minutes and moved onto the next one Dr Purga cares about his patience. I love this man. He’s the reason I’m still here with my familyPatient Submitted Review
Dec-2024
In October 2020, my husband underwent bypass surgery. Luckily when we walked-in to Capital Cardiology, he was assigned to Dr. Scott Purga. We didn't realize we hit the jackpot. He listened, explained and took great care of my husband. A year later he is still attentive and responds quickly when we have concerns. He is the best!! The Santolisrater8 Verified Patient
Nov-2024
I had my first meeting with Dr Purga. He was very easy to talk to. Very personable. He put me at ease. I left our consultation with a sense that I was in good hands with a caring knowledgeable physician.Patient Submitted Review
Nov-2024
Always excellent care! I waited only a couple of minutes to be called in. Dr. Purga is the kindest doctor. He listenes to me and always treats me with respect! I'm so happy I chose himrater8 Verified Patient
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.Patient Submitted Review
Oct-2024
I have had Dr Purga since I started going to Clifton Park Cardiology. He is always ready to listen to you and put you at rest.Beside that at 80 years old it’s nice to be told that I’ll see you next year.Patient Submitted Review
Oct-2024
We have been seeing Dr. Purga since early May of 2024. He is attentive, very knowledgeable, we feel very caring. He has been great thru our time of crisis and saw us thru till our health issues were resolved. He is outstanding!rater8 Verified Patient
Oct-2024
Dr Purga was very professional and knowledgeable about my health concerns. He offered a solution and a plan of action. Would highly recommend Dr Purga.rater8 Verified Patient
Oct-2024
He was very professional. Answered all my questions regarding my upcoming nuclear stress test and why this was being done. Also his bedside manner was kind and caring.rater8 Verified Patient
Oct-2024
Dr. Purga is a wonderful Physician. Extremely knowledgeable, friendly, personable and amazing bedside manner, and he does not leave a stone unturned. My illnesses are not that bad but he’s very proactive with them and I appreciate that. IPatient Submitted Review
Sep-2024
Dr. Purga always makes the time to discuss the test results and to address any questions I may have. I have 100% confidence in Dr. Purga as he is PRO active rather than reactive.Patient Submitted Review
Sep-2024
Dr Scott Purga is KIND, PROFESSIONAL, KNOWLEDGEABLE!! He explains things thoroughly and discusses all options, includes you in all diagnostic and treatment options. An absolute pleasure to have Dr Purga as a Cardiologist whom I have COMPLETE TRUST.rater8 Verified Patient
Sep-2024
Dr. Purga is without question the finest physician who has ever treated me. He has been an attentive, intelligent, and enthusiastic guide in managing my coronary artery disease. Doc Purga is the best!rater8 Verified Patient
Sep-2024
Dr. Purga is a fantastic doctor who is incredibly good at diagnosing my symptoms and has a wonderful demeanor. It is wonderful to be one of his patients.Patient Submitted Review
Sep-2024
My initial appointment with Dr. Purga was scheduled to discuss recent cardiac testing results I had under the care of Dr. DeTommasi who also treated my mom for years. It is always a little difficult to change providers especially after knowing and trusting a cardiologist like Dr. DeTommasi. My initial encounter with Dr. Purga left me with the following impression - this brilliant young Cardiologist treats the entire person and not just the condition. CCA is very fortunate to have Dr. Purga on board!rater8 Verified Patient
Aug-2024
Dr Purga is an amazing Cardiologist. He is professional, explains things so you understand everything, very nice and caring. Exactly in what you want from a doctor.Patient Submitted Review
Aug-2024
Dr. Purga is very personable and makes sure he answers all or any of your questions. Very thorough and caring. He called me after hours on a friday evening with some test results, luckily all good news. Great Dr.Patient Submitted Review
Aug-2024
I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Purga. He is very nice and very professional at his practice. I have come a long way since my surgery and thanks to him I feel so much better in everyway.Patient Submitted Review
Jul-2024
Dr. Purga is incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my questions. His communication skills are excellent. He asks pertinent questions. Paying close attention to details, he saw my high blood pressure as a problem and prescribed medication. He is available and accessible. The facilities are well-maintained, and the entire team is attentive. An excellent Doctor visit experience.rater8 Verified Patient
Jul-2024
I was completely satisfied with my visit. Everyone from start to finish made my visit pleasant. Dr. Purga lessened my anxiety and I look forward to seeing him again and recommending him to othersrater8 Verified Patient
Jul-2024
Dr Scott Purga is one of the best Dr’s I’ve ever been to. He is very attentive and listens and is very thorough. He personally called me right after my tests to tell me the results.Patient Submitted Review
Jul-2024
Simply put, extraordinary. Dr. Purga is a rare combination of extraordinary talent and extraordinary compassion. He is genuinely concerned for his patients and takes a proactive approach to my own care, which my family and I are tremendously grateful for. The Capital Region is extremely lucky to have Dr. Purga.Patient Submitted Review
Jul-2024
Dr. Purga took his time, listened to my family history, documented my symptoms, and created an appropriate care plan. Cardiac RN approved- and I am picky. Excellent experience.Patient Submitted Review
Jul-2024
One of the best doctors I have ever encountered. He listens. He understands. He explains everything to you in terms you understand. I literally trust him with my life. You should too.Patient Submitted Review
Jun-2024
Dr Purga is a Great doctor. He listens and has been a huge help not just at this appointment but during other issues I have had. So glad he is my doctorPatient Submitted Review
Jun-2024
Excellent physician. Very professional and thorough. Very easy to speak with and understand the medical terms diagnosed and treated. Highly recommend him!Patient Submitted Review
Jun-2024
I love Dr. Purga. He's a very sweet man. He's kind, knowledgeable and he's very helpful and understanding. He always knows whats best for his patient.rater8 Verified Patient
Jun-2024
Dr Purga has been excellent since day one. He has always been professional, knowledgable and takes the time to listen and respond to my questions in person and on the portal. I am thankful and lucky that he was on duty when I visited the walk-in clinic a year ago.rater8 Verified Patient
Jun-2024
He has a calming presence, is well versed in understanding the relationship and effects of various drugs. Most of he listens carefully to the patient.rater8 Verified Patient
Jun-2024
I'm new to Dr. Purga and I find him to be very pleasant. I don't feel rushed, and he takes the time to answer my questions. I am very pleased with the care I receive from him. I'm glad he is my cartiologist.Patient Submitted Review
Jun-2024
There are not enough superlatives to describe how I feel about having Dr Purga as my cardiologist, but I'll list a few: he is the best listener - never dismisses my questions or observations; he's kindest, most compassionate Dr I've ever had, which makes me feel like he truly has my back - like he's thinking of me as an individual. My condition - stress cardiomyopathy - is rare, and other cardios seem to want to avoid discussing causes or possible linkages with other systems ie. endocrine and neurological, but Dr Purga genuinely wants to work with me to advance both my and his understanding of Takotsubo. Just knowing that I am so well cared for, I believe, in itself, is a potent prevention tool. I am eternally grateful to him.Patient Submitted Review
Jun-2024
An excellent physician who explains his opinion in broad terms with options when applicable. He is credit to the medical profession in every aspect of service.Patient Submitted Review
May-2024
Good doctor, explains his decision process for order diagnostics and for making treatment recommendations, and patiently answered my many questions in person. The patient portal works well too.Patient Submitted Review
May-2024
Was seen at the time of appointment. Very courtesy and helpful nurse. Scott was friendly and professional answering all questions and concerns I had.rater8 Verified Patient
May-2024
Dr. Purga has an excellent bedside personality. You never feel rushed and he ensures that all questions have been answered and everything is clear. I highly recommend him.Patient Submitted Review
May-2024
I always feel well taken care of by Dr. Purga. He is thorough, gets back to you within an hour of a test to tell you results, and is very knowledgeable. I feel confident of his expertise as a cardiologist.Patient Submitted Review
May-2024
Dr. Purga is the best dressed, well detailed and informative cardiologist I've experienced. His office manner is friendly and knowledgeable, he has a great personality and he takes concern with and comes up with solutions to a patients health issue. I hope to have a long standing patient/ doctor relationship with him. I am very satisfied with his work. PS - He makes his own phone calls to his patients with results, etc. Nice, personal touch.Best Regards, Renee Williams.rater8 Verified Patient
May-2024
Dr.Purga is thorough informative and all my questions are answered. He and his staff are calm never rushed and I always feel well cared for. The office staff is pleasant and your appointment runs smoothly from check in to check out no matter what you are there for. The best reference I can give is I now have my husband being treated by Dr. Purga as well.rater8 Verified Patient
May-2024
Dr Purga was so nice and very quick to diagnose me. He called about 2 hours after my visit and let me know what was going on and sent my meds to pharmacy.Patient Submitted Review
May-2024
Dr. Purga is a kind, knowledgeable and all around wonderful physician. He’s thorough and goes way above with making sure you understand everything.He actually calls(himself-not a nurse) with the results as soon as he has them. More doctors should be like this. I cannot say enough good things about him. I highly recommend him to anyone that needs a cardiologist.rater8 Verified Patient
Apr-2024
Dr. Purga is great! He is very attentive to his patients needs and really listens. He is proactive and helps check off boxes to eliminate any unnecessary worries for his patients.Patient Submitted Review
Mar-2024
Dr Purga is amazing very professional and personable listens to my concerns and comes up with a plan to figure out what's going. Explains everything and answers all my questions. All the staff at Clifton park Cardiologist are amazing.rater8 Verified Patient
Mar-2024
Dr Purga great listens to all my concerns and comes up with a plan to treat or figure out what causing my issue. Very professional and personable love him.rater8 Verified Patient
Mar-2024
Very attentive and provides clear, understandable explanations when requested or required for changes in medication and scheduled diagnostic testing. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone in my immediate family or close friends.rater8 Verified Patient
Mar-2024
Dr. Purga has been with me every step of the way from the ER at St. Peter’s through full recovery from open-heart surgery. A supremely competent, caring and enthusiastic clinician, Dr. Purga is the best! Five stars are not sufficient.rater8 Verified Patient
Mar-2024
My boyfriend & I use to go to Dr. Papandrea but since he retired, we chose to treat with Dr. Purga & have not been disappointed. He really cares about our health issues. We never feel rushed. He answers all our questions and concerns. He is super nice, and we are happy with having hm as our cardiac physician. Thank you Dr. Purga for making us feel comfortable during our exams. It is greatly appreciated!!!rater8 Verified Patient
Mar-2024
Dr Purga is very thorough and easy to talk with. He explains everything and makes sure you understand. Very professional and quick with responses to any tests you have done.rater8 Verified Patient
Mar-2024
Very impressed so much so I decided to switch doctors. Never had a doctor ask me several times if I had anymore questions. Explained everything to me, seemed to care and not rushed. Really impressed.rater8 Verified Patient
Mar-2024
As I am briefed over a number of years as to medical circumstances...No expert but taught basics as to vital 'testing's', CPR and 'field' applications to somewhat have an idea of how to best determine uses of 'medicines' and related machines, I acknowledged Dr. Purga go from a to z re 'testing' to conclude his determinations as to my health and any necessary follow up...I feel blessed to have met and to have been treated and diagnosed by him. Truly very skilled as a doctor, and as I now consider him, a new friend...Patient Submitted Review
Dec-2023
What began as a medical event turned into a life changing experience. I met Dr. Purga when visiting the Urgent Cardiac Care facility at Capital Cardiology. He patiently explained my condition, and recommended a new course of medication. After several months of follow-up, my condition has greatly improved and is now under control. I highly recommend Dr. Purga for several reasons. He is patient, listens, makes excellent recommendations and has a pleasant disposition. He saved my life and I will forever be grateful to him. Another plus - his staff is outstanding.Patient Submitted Review
Nov-2022
I had a great experience at CCA, undergoing screening tests for my heart. Dr Purga provided results within 24 hours and took the time to explain their significance. It was a truly pleasant experience at the office. Thank you to him and his wonderful staff !Patient Submitted Review
Nov-2022
I have a long list of medical issues and have been required to be under the care of several providers over the last 10 years. Dr. Purga's attentiveness, thoroughness and empathy during this age of modern medicine has been unmatched with any other provider. His responsiveness and availability make him one of the most reliable physicians in the Capital District and highly recommend him to anyone seeking a 5 star Doctor.Patient Submitted Review
Oct-2022
Dr. Purga listened to and addressed my concerns immediately. He was responsive with calling regarding my test results. Very knowledgeable and caring doc!Patient Submitted Review
Sep-2021
Dr. Purga is an amazing Cardiologist and person. He is very attentive and knowledgable. He took his time and answered all of my questions. You can tell he works very hard and loves what he does! I had a great experience at CCA.Read more
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Apr-2025
Always exceptional care with Dr. Purga and Dr. Telisky……they are both attentive, compassionate, professional and caring…. They are both 5+ stars in my opinion…..I am definitely extremely comfortable knowing I am in their care….