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Dr. Alain Vaval, MD

Dr. Alain Vaval, MD

Cardiology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Alain Vaval, MD is a cardiologist in Albany, NY and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Vaval has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from Penn State University College of Medicine in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cobleskill Regional Hospital and St Peter's Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

2 Palisades Dr Albany, NY 12205
Telehealth available

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Vaval is affiliated with St Peter's Hospital Albany, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

Dr. Vaval is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Vaval specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Vaval's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vaval

3.9

24 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 Star
71%
71%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
4%
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1 Star
25%
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 23, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sydney – Feb 01, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Karyl Contois – Jan 31, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Maria – Jan 24, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dale Lee – Jan 17, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dave – Jan 10, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Destiny Mann – Jan 09, 2025
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Dec 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dave Kingsbury – Jul 23, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jaannel – Mar 17, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Lisa C. – Jan 27, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Bill – Feb 25, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jocelyn – Oct 30, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 12, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Zaid – Dec 04, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 13, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dee – Mar 04, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 24, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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AK – Jun 08, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Alain Vaval, MD is a cardiologist in Albany, NY and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Vaval has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from Penn State University College of Medicine in...read more
  • Cardiology

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  • North Shore & Lij Medical Centers

    Fellowship Hospital
  • State University Ny Downstate Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Penn State

    Undergraduate School
  • Penn State University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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  • Haitian Creole

Dr. Vaval is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Practice

    1

    Practice

    Saint Peters Hospital315 S Manning Blvd Albany, NY 12208
    2

    Practice

    Prime Care Physicians P.L.L.C.156 Quaker Rd Queensbury, NY 12804
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Cobleskill Regional Hospital

      178 Grandview Dr
      Cobleskill, NY 12043

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      93%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      92%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      15% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • St Peter's Hospital

      315 S Manning Blvd
      Albany, NY 12208
      Recipient of 13
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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