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Eric Stephen Roccario, MD

Cardiology, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology

Provider Groups

  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact

(518)458-2000
Provider Groups
  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact
(518)458-2000

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Cardiology
  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Albany Associates in Cardiology

2 Palisades Dr
Albany , NY 12205-1438

Albany Associates in Cardiology

About

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Albany Medical Center (1985)

Internship:
Albany Medical Center (1986)

Residency:
Albany Medical Center (1988)

Fellowship:
Albany Medical Center (1990)

Fellowship:
Albany Medical Center (1990)

Fellowship:
Baystate Medical Center (1991)

Fellowship:
Baystate Medical Center (1991)

Board Certifications

Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty (1999)

Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty (1991)

Provider Groups

Innovative Health Alliance of New York

SPHP Medical Associates

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(206 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

186 Reviews

07/25/2024

Doctor took time to explain my drugs and what they were for.

07/11/2024

Very good

06/13/2024

I really like going to see Dr.Riccaro and I hope he stays my doctor.

05/23/2024

Thank you!

05/16/2024

Individualized care and competence with Dr. Riccario

04/11/2024

wonderful

04/11/2024

Dr. Rocario is an excellent Doctor.

04/11/2024

I have a great amount of trust Dr Roccario

04/11/2024

Dr spend the time to go over EKG and what should be done if a pacemaker is necessary

04/04/2024

He is a top notch surgeon in whom I have the greatest trust.

03/28/2024

Have a great deal of confidence in Dr.Rocarrio!

03/28/2024

Great experience and hope the follow-up cardiac cath turns out well.

03/21/2024

He put me at ease, listened and explained, corrected if I had wrong info, was open to my thoughts on my care, but very professional in advising

03/07/2024

Dr. Roccario has taken care to see my condition as it progresses.

03/07/2024

Top notch

02/29/2024

Feel confident in his care

02/26/2024

Dr Roccario is very professional yet personable and doesn’t make his patients feel rushed.

02/22/2024

Excellent

02/15/2024

Dr Roccario is a wonderful physician

02/15/2024

Very thorough. extremely pleasant and professional.

02/12/2024

Super knowledgable, thinks on his feet, made me feel like a partner in my care decisions.

02/08/2024

Patient and listening all the time

01/29/2024

Dr Ricardo is a wonderful dr, I trust her m with my life.

01/29/2024

He cares.

01/11/2024

Wish he had more time with patients. Not his fault, just the institution.

01/04/2024

Friendly, easy to talk to

12/21/2023

Excellent because he listens and explains in layman’s terms

12/21/2023

Great Dr

12/14/2023

From the intake staff at the front desk to the nurse that did the EKG and infallible to the doctor I was treated with respect and professionalism

12/14/2023

Take the time to listen

12/07/2023

thorough

12/04/2023

Dr. Roccario is an outstanding and caring person.

11/09/2023

I've been to two other cardiologists and they didn't take time with me but Dr Roccario spends time and answers questions and explains everything.I have been seeing him for many years now and he never changes. He's excellent at everything he does

11/03/2023

I feel that he cares about me as a person. He commented on my conditions using medically correct terminology, but it was meaningless to me.

11/03/2023

Professional

10/20/2023

Dr. R is professional, explains everything thoroughly and is knowledgeable

10/19/2023

All very positive! Appreciste your care!

10/17/2023

excellent care and attention.

10/14/2023

Has treated me for over 14 years and has always listen to my concerns

10/10/2023

VERY CAREING, TOOK TIME TO LISTEN

10/07/2023

Dr Roccario is kind, wonderful md

09/27/2023

great Doctor and staff

09/26/2023

I've been a patient of Dr. Roccario for nineteen years. He is professional and very thorough.

09/22/2023

personable, extremely knowledgeable

09/19/2023

Superb MD

09/13/2023

Very nice people working at the office

09/12/2023

BESTof the BEST!

09/04/2023

I was very impressed with Dr.Rocario's patience and atitude in explaining everything

09/02/2023

service was very good

08/29/2023

My confidence in Dr. Roccario is enough to save my life.

08/27/2023

Very kind and listened to me

08/18/2023

Ecco test didi a great job. Dr. Roccario is top of the line.

08/18/2023

They're the best in my book.

08/12/2023

Excellent bedside manner.

08/09/2023

25 years seeing Dr. Roccario. Can't do better than that.

08/04/2023

Good understanding of my tests and profile

07/15/2023

He’s the best !

07/12/2023

Dr Roccario was most accomodating with his time, guidance, and game plan going forward.

06/30/2023

Always pleasurable experience

06/20/2023

just felt very safe in his in his hands and what's going to happen in the future

06/16/2023

Very pleased

06/16/2023

Always good at this facility.

06/08/2023

excelent

06/06/2023

I really like Dr. Roccairo bed side manner he is concern about what you have to say

06/06/2023

Made me very comfortable when speaking with me

06/02/2023

He is the best ,what mire can i day ,wont use anyone else in Albany !

05/27/2023

Great Doctor..I saw him 25 years ago..Still looks energic and friendly.

05/26/2023

Staff were professional and friendly

05/12/2023

Wouldn’t want anyone else.

05/12/2023

very concerned about my health care

05/11/2023

More than pleased with Dr Rocarrio and the entire staff

05/09/2023

Thanks for your help.

04/14/2023

Dr Roccario is the best his nurse however needs some improvement

04/10/2023

He has taken excellent care of me!!

04/07/2023

I think with most providers, they are in a clock. It’s just the way medicine is now a days. But he answered my questions, he’s a sweetheart and I know I’m in capable hands.

04/07/2023

Roccario is a great heart doctor

04/06/2023

Always well prepared, knowsall my past history

04/01/2023

I find Dr Eric Roccario the best Dr. I have

03/31/2023

always friendly concernred professional and helpfull

03/17/2023

Dr Roccario is a very caring and efficient physician. He explains things so I can understand them and I appreciate that.

03/14/2023

Has the best interest in my health

03/08/2023

Dr Roccario is awesome, practice needs help. however. It’s not staff it’s the policy and practice

03/03/2023

Dr. Roccario is knowledgeable and readily provides answers to my questions/concerns.

02/28/2023

Dr Rocarrio was able to expedite referral the following day to Electro Physiology Dr Phang.

02/26/2023

Communicating with him was extremely easy. He listens to me.

02/06/2023

Great physician

02/01/2023

I have been with Dr Rocarrio for many years and I have never had a bad experience with him. He has a wonderful bedside manner and treats me as an individual person instead of just a patient and a number. He is most definitely an asset to Trinity Health. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a kind caring compassionate cardiologist.

01/30/2023

Would recommend this office to everyone.

01/29/2023

I am very happy with my cardiolist along with the technisiom

01/26/2023

Excellent provider. Dr roccario is very attentive to my needs and answers all questions quickly and thoroughly

01/26/2023

Worth traveling from a distance for this level of care.

01/22/2023

I look forward with confidence to working with this doctor.

12/30/2022

Excellent!

12/23/2022

Eric Roccario is a first rate MD. He's keeping me alive; and one can't ask for more than that from a physician

12/14/2022

My experience has always been kind,caring and professional.

11/13/2022

Dr. Roccario gave me a good plan for health going forward.

09/08/2022

Dr Roccario is a top not droctor.

09/01/2022

I have received excellent care from Dr. Roccario for twenty years.

08/14/2022

Very satisfued overall. I only use St Peters services

08/09/2022

Doctors office well run.

07/27/2022

*Dr. Roccario is an 'exceptional' physician/cardiologist. Despite his responsibilities, he is accessible. He has the utmost empathy & compassion. And, he speaks in clear, understandable language (to those of us who are non-medical)!

07/09/2022

Experience was very good each time.

06/30/2022

He was very informative and treated me like family

06/30/2022

THE DR. IS ALWAYS PLEASENT KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT MY CONDITION ,SEEMS LIKE HE CARES ABOUT ME AS A PERSON NOT JUST A NUMBER

06/26/2022

Very pleased with the appointment

06/26/2022

Efficient, pleasant staff. MD was on time, courteous, told results of ekg. Good visit.

06/02/2022

During the last 25 years we have particularly enjoyed our relationship with *Dr. Roccario. He has always been professional, responsive & also a friend, even throughout COVID-19. He stated 'I see my patients in person' this was very comforting. Thanks also to the admission & discharge staff. Especially *Casey who seems like she's always there. Everyone is always very courteous & helpful. Thanks so much, Roger & Pam Hoffman

05/20/2022

Trusted and friendly

05/18/2022

Very good.

05/15/2022

Excellent

05/13/2022

*Dr. Roccario is the best physician I deal with. I usually do not fill in surveys. The fact I filled in this one should prove *Dr. Roccario is very good.

04/24/2022

I have been seeing this provider for a heart condition that we have under control

04/14/2022

Dr. Roccario makes you feel comfortable and is listening to you.. Shows genuine concern with your long term and offers alternatives when appropriate.

04/13/2022

Patient was completely satisfied on this visit.

03/29/2022

It was excellent.

03/08/2022

Excellent as always. I feel that I owe my life to him.

02/23/2022

I have been a patient of *Dr. Roccario since 2008. His treatment, advice & knowledgeable has allowed me to live a normal, active life.

02/07/2022

*Dr. Eric Roccario is keeping me alive with first rate cardiac care.

01/23/2022

Dr Roccario always provides excellent care I look forward to my annual visits.

01/23/2022

I felt very satisfied with the services I received at my appointment.

01/21/2022

I am a patient of RC and there has been no problem since he became my physician.

01/20/2022

All went well. Good visit.

01/19/2022

Doesn't get any better. *Dr. Roccario the best bedside manner.

01/19/2022

Needs to explain reasons for tests prescribed talk to patient about any serious condition and refer patient to health educator or specialist to improve health -

01/17/2022

Dr Roccario is very caring and involved. Good doctor.

01/16/2022

Prompt, professional and knowledgeable of my health

01/11/2022

Dr. Roccario is terrific!

01/09/2022

Dr. Roccario is one of a kind. He has been taking care of me for years and he simply is the best. He is kind, listens, goes out of his way to be sure that I am on a healthy path. Can't say enough about his goodness, competency, professionalism so he gets an A-plus.

01/08/2022

*Dr. Roccario is the gold standard for doctoring: humane, caring, knowledgeable, able to explain and use that knowledgeable.

01/06/2022

*Dr. Roccario is the best always makes me feel at ease & _____ my health needs in a manner that's understandable.

01/06/2022

Have been *Dr. Roccario's patient since 2001. Always takes time to answer any questions in a manner that I can understand.

12/31/2021

I am very satisfied with my recent visit with dr roccario and his staff. They are pleasant, professional, and well organized. Dr roccario is very professional and caring. I have been seeing him for a few years for annual cardiac care. He also keeps me up to date with required and recommended tests and procedures as I get older. He is very friendly as well.

12/14/2021

Great doctor and staff!

10/29/2021

I am privileged to have such a great Doctor that saved my life 2 years ago.

10/26/2021

Dr was very attentive and not in a rush

10/19/2021

Dr. Roccario is an outstanding physician one of the very best I have ever had. He is knowledgeable, friendly and responsive and I am glad that he is the person supervising my cardiac care.

10/11/2021

Love *Dr. Roccario.

10/07/2021

Been a patient of *Dr. Roccario for over 20 yrs. For all cardiac procedures will only see him and go to St. Peter's Hospital.

10/07/2021

Excellent

10/05/2021

Happy with level of visit provider. Both with skill & ability to listen & relate.

09/24/2021

*Dr. Roccario is excellent, takes his time, explains, warm & compassionate.

09/19/2021

I was very comfortable with the service.

09/12/2021

Excellent.

08/23/2021

Very informal,made you feel at home

08/20/2021

The doctor responded to my questions and advised me regarding scheduled knee replacement & how to manage my medication & clearance for surgery.

08/19/2021

The doctor is thorough and very informative. He will answer any questions completely and make sure you understand. He's great.

08/05/2021

Dr Roccario is an excellent physician and shows real concern for the patient. He saved my life.

08/05/2021

Dr Roccario is the reason I'm still here to answer this survey.

07/19/2021

As always very approachable, direct and the doctor is always to the point.

07/16/2021

Always concerned on my treatment and works well with my husband for doing the best for me, love my Dr.

07/13/2021

Numbers speak for themselves. Very efficiently run group.

05/24/2021

He was congenial and described everything in great detail. He also answered my questions.

05/07/2021

everything was perfect

05/03/2021

I drive the hour and 15 minutes because I feel the Dr is the best

05/01/2021

Dr. Roccario excellent doctor. Makes you feel very relaxed. Explains everything in plain language.

04/23/2021

*Dr. Roccario listened to me and was a huge help in helping me to understand my BP machine & cuff size - Very concerns about meds giving me problems. What I could take. Never rushed. Excellent visit. Really shows concern.

04/22/2021

excellent, I have always been very satisfied given to me by my doctor and hi staff.

04/19/2021

Excellent.

04/16/2021

Very good rapport and mutual respect.

04/16/2021

I have been a patient of Dr. Roccario since 1998 and am very pleased with the care he has provided over the years. Seems like more of a friend by now. Highly pleased with his care and concern.

04/16/2021

always very helpful, and the nurses are also excellent

04/15/2021

*Dr. Rocarrio is one of the BEST!!

04/15/2021

A very informative and congenial experience.

04/15/2021

I have been completely satisfied with this provider over the many years I have seen him.

04/13/2021

Dr. Eric Roccario is FANTASTCI! I couldn't ask for anyone better!

04/09/2021

See above. Felt rushed. He's a great guy, friendly and all and of course professional and I trust his medical judgement but this time I felt like he had one foot out the door. We were together only about 7 minutes. Not appropriate. Almost all docs ask if 'there's anything else they can do for me' but that didn't happen. Frankly, I was shocked that the appointment was so quick.

04/02/2021

*Dr. Roccario is an excellent doctor - very caring & understanding - he always take time to listen to you.

03/15/2021

I appreciate the care & concern by this doctor (*Roccario) and his staff.

03/13/2021

I had a positive experience with Doctor Roccario and his staff.

03/09/2021

Doctor Roccario was very great. very informative and covered all my concerns. i was so at ease.best doctor visit i ever had.

03/05/2021

Quick & effecient

02/24/2021

Physician was excellent!

02/23/2021

Expertise concern caring overall excellent *Dr. Eric Roccario.

02/23/2021

Excellent.

02/21/2021

relieves my concerns. excellent physician

02/19/2021

he was awesome

02/03/2021

*Dr. Roccario and staff are the best!

01/29/2021

I've been seeing *Dr. Roccario for 12 years. In 2008 I had a heart attack and he saved my life! He is a great physician.

01/27/2021

excellent service from dr Roccario

01/24/2021

Dr. Roccario showed compassion and concern to our complaints regarding us calling his office staff for scripts etc. and getting a who cares attitude. Dr Roccario is top notch, this office staff is not.

01/20/2021

Dr. Roccario and staff were great to visit

01/16/2021

Roccario took appropriate time to discuss issues and did not seem to be in a rush to get out.

01/15/2021

Very knowledgeable

01/14/2021

very happy with Dr.Rocarrio.My doctor retired and Dr. Rocarrio came highly recommended.This only my second visit..

01/08/2021

the best . the most caring professional, and dedicated to his patients. He has been my cardiologist for 15 yrs

01/08/2021

Always pleased I trust my cardiologist Dr. Roccario .
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