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Dr. Alfonso Prieto, MD

Cardiology · Male · Age 47

(518) 458-2000

(518) 458-2000

Dr. Alfonso Prieto, MD is a cardiology specialist in Albany, NY and has been practicing for 15 years. He graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine, Medical Sciences Campus in 1996 and specializes in cardiology and clinical cardiac electrophysiology.

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(518) 458-2000

Albany Associates in Cardiology

2 Palisades Dr

Albany, NY 12205

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(518) 458-2000

Dr. Prieto accepts the following insurance:

Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana: BlueConnect HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts: Preferred Blue PPO
Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP): Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) HMO
Cigna: Cigna PPO; Open Access Plus
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield: Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
Humana: Choice Care PPO
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO
MVP Health Care: MVP Health Care PPO

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for New York

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Dr. Prieto's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Cardioversion, Elective

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Prieto performs Cardioversion, Elective more than 98% of his peers

Dr. Prieto performs this procedure more than 98% of his peers

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Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Prieto treats Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease more than 97% of his peers

Dr. Prieto treats this condition more than 97% of his peers

Syncope

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Prieto treats Syncope more than 97% of his peers

Dr. Prieto treats this condition more than 97% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Syncope, Familial Neurocardiogenic

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Dr. Prieto's conditions and procedures:

Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm
Aneurysm of Heart
Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Autonomic Disorders
Benign Tumor
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary Artery Dissection
Electrophysiological Study
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Heart Surgery
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypotension
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Pericardial Disease
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Septal Defect
Syncope
Tetralogy of Fallot
Thoracentesis
Thrombosis
Tilt Testing or Cardiac Event Monitors
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Vascular Disease

About Me

Biography

Specialties

Cardiology
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Board Certifications

Cardiovascular Disease
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

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Education

University Columbia Presbyn Hospital

Fellowship Hospital

2004

Columbia Presbyn

Fellowship Hospital

1999

University Columbia Presbyn Hospital

Residency Hospital

1997

University Columbia Presbyn Hospital

Internship Hospital

1996

University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine, Medical Sciences Campus

Medical School

2004

1999

1997

1996

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Prieto's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Prieto

4.3

Based on 20 reviews

5 Stars	70%	(14)
4 Stars	15%	(3)
3 Stars	0%	(0)
2 Stars	10%	(2)
1 Star	5%	(1)

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What People Say About Dr. Alfonso Prieto, MD

Dr. Alfonso Prieto, MD

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I have a implant in, I have a torn miniscus and they need approval from him to do a mri. Needless to say I've been waiting over a month for them to call me back after a million phonecalls to them. At this point I'm ready to take it out myself. Can't hurt anymore than my knee does!!!!

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