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Gaetano Matthew Cristalli, DO

Family Medicine

Provider Groups

  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact

518-286-1922
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact
518-286-1922

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Family Medicine

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Family Medical Group

279 Troy Rd
Ste 5
Rensselaer , NY 12144

View hours
Monday
7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday
7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday
7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday
7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday
7:30am - 5:00pm

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
University of New England (2006)

Residency:
Ellis Hospital (2011)

Board Certifications

Family Medicine, Family Medicine, American Board of (2012)

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 >

4.8 out of 5

(83 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.

137 Reviews

10/02/2024

Excellent care

09/18/2024

Dr Cristalli and his nurse are very professional and friendly

07/23/2024

I have been going there for decades. Don’t see any reason to change. Thank You

06/13/2024

Always keeps me apprised of issues that affect my health.

03/27/2024

Just pleased, been doctoring all my life w/ cong.heart defect, kind of see a good practice when I see it, been to many not so good...

03/05/2024

Felt good about my visit.

02/29/2024

The doctor is understanding and listens well. He is efficient without making me feel rushed. He never seems to have the most recent bloodwork or other info from my visits to other providers. I don't know if that's his office or their offices.

02/14/2024

Very nice and very professional

01/22/2024

Dr Cristalli is an excellent Dr.

01/09/2024

Polite curtious

12/29/2023

Deb works very hard. Dr Cristalli has been my favorite doctor and I’ve been going there for 30 years.

12/15/2023

Dr. Cristalli was very understanding when I refused the flu shot. He and nurse Deb talked to me and explained the need for the flu shot at my age and came up with an alternative plan. They both understood my anxiety and was very supportive

12/05/2023

Hope he doesn’t retire

12/05/2023

A+ Services

12/04/2023

PLEASE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

11/13/2023

GREAT job love every thing

10/29/2023

I wouldn’t want any other provider to be my primary care physician

10/18/2023

He is a good doctor

09/29/2023

He always makes me feel comfortable and listened to. Thank you 😊

09/24/2023

I am grateful that I could be seen urgently by this provider and my cellulitis has improved significantly.

09/13/2023

Just great service

09/10/2023

Very happy with care.

08/26/2023

I felt very comfortable with the care and overall treatment

08/17/2023

Nurse Deb and Doctor Cristalli are great. Thanks

08/06/2023

Bother the Doctor and Nurse are very pleasant in dealing with me

08/02/2023

Very pleased to have Dr, Cristalli as my family doctor.

08/01/2023

everyone was helpful and professional

07/26/2023

Thank You!

07/18/2023

Nice

07/15/2023

Dr. Cristelli is outstanding. He got all the specialists on the same page, which is great for everyone involved.

07/09/2023

I had been seen by PA in Valatie ,worst experience to help me as a human lady in needs .

07/07/2023

He is knowledgeable, and he listens!!

07/02/2023

If was Good

06/15/2023

I like the flow with our interactions

06/14/2023

PA Cristalli and Nurse Debbie are nice.

06/13/2023

Very pleased with Dr Cristalli

05/18/2023

professional

05/13/2023

It was a positive experience.

05/10/2023

Excellent

05/07/2023

He check everything that you think is nothing and might turn out to be something.

05/04/2023

Great provider

05/03/2023

I see it good understanding and responsible

04/16/2023

Dr Cristalli,DO is my choice. Remove me from his care, I remove you as my provider. Excellent bedside manner.

04/05/2023

completely satisfied

03/18/2023

keep up the good work

03/18/2023

It's a very pleasant place

03/16/2023

All the staff is courteous and knowledgeable

03/09/2023

The Best!

02/16/2023

very thorough

02/13/2023

Dr. Cristalli went out of his way to provide feedback and to reach me.

02/07/2023

All good.

01/30/2023

Always remembers my medical needs.

01/23/2023

Excellent doctor

01/19/2023

The doctor never rushes the appt.

01/01/2023

I am grateful to have Dr. Cristalli as my provider.

12/29/2022

This practice has always provided compassionate care.

12/29/2022

Dr cristalli is the best. Been with him for years and he always treats me with respect and has my best interest at heart.

12/26/2022

Very nice man and good listener.a

12/20/2022

i like my doctor very much

12/19/2022

None

12/19/2022

Everything ok

12/18/2022

Excellent place to go for help

12/13/2022

both nurse Debbie and Doctor Cristalli were excellent

11/30/2022

Said I may have a Uti Did nothing ended a Er with UTI later that night another Co pay

11/29/2022

I need to speak with a supervisor and manager for St Peter's Health Group. I need to explain all that went wrong and what seems to be indifference due to perhaps too many patients and too many

11/29/2022

Knowledgeable

11/25/2022

I was dismissed from this practice because I did not want to go see another doctor unnecessarily. I pay my medical expenses out-of-pocket. The doctor could not give me a good reason for sending me to the cardiologist.

11/12/2022

I was not disappointed with my experience with this provider.

10/31/2022

Always very pleased with my encounters with Dr. Cristalli!!

10/31/2022

Dr. Cristalli is a very nice man.

10/12/2022

Office reorganization was confusing.

10/06/2022

Excellent

09/23/2022

Debbie is a sweetheart, she is always very nice to me!

09/13/2022

Excellent

08/09/2022

Excellent

08/08/2022

Dr. Cristalli has been treating me for 10+ years is truly outstanding! Thank you, Jeff

08/05/2022

I enjoy talking to this person

08/04/2022

Takes time to understand issues and concerns.

07/12/2022

Dr Cristalli is very thorough and speaks to me in a respectful manner and always has my best interests at the forefront of my visits with him. He Is also a good listener and charts any concerns I mention.

07/07/2022

Great

06/17/2022

Extremely satisfied thank you.

06/13/2022

Dr Cristalli is a terrific Dr.

05/18/2022

I will keep him!

05/06/2022

Conversation regarding my past three months of ongoing health issues and medication's. Also I'm going pain and discomfort. He always understands what I'm talking about I've been seeing him since 2013

05/06/2022

Very happy with my visit and results!

04/29/2022

Dr. Cristalli is friendly, aware of my medications and medical history. This was a standard 3 month visit - he reviewed all changes made by specialists during the last quarter.

04/26/2022

Pleasant as always.

04/22/2022

I am very happy with the care of Dr. Cristalli. I had a recurring issue, and felt that throughout this event, he truly listened to what I was saying.

04/18/2022

Excellent

04/14/2022

Very satisfied w/this provider.... Lucky to have choices..... I continue to stay w/this provider.

04/08/2022

Excellent care

03/24/2022

Visit was great. I have no concerns or issues.

03/22/2022

This doctor is awesome. Very well informed and engaging. I suffer from white coat syndrome but never at this center. He is so laid back. Give this doctor a raise

03/21/2022

Im very satisfied with Dr. Cristalli

02/26/2022

Dr. Cristalli is an excellent diagnostician, and I always leave his office feeling heard and understood as relates to my health concerns, and with a plan of action. I have referred numerous family and friends to Dr. Cristalli and would continue to do so if he was accepting new patients.

02/25/2022

Excellence care provided.

01/23/2022

Very kind, courteous and understanding to my medical needs

01/20/2022

I always have a good experience with *Dr. Cristalli.

01/20/2022

Dr. Cristalli is awesome. He always listens and tries to figure out what's going on. I always feel heard and very cared for. I will never go anywhere else!

01/19/2022

Doctor was quick, clear, and straight to the point - which I like. Gave excellent advice and followed up.

01/18/2022

I'm very pleased with dr cristalli and would have no problem referring family or friends to his office

01/15/2022

This was good. Doctor and nurse are professional, polite and down to earth.

12/23/2021

Dr.Cristalli is excellent. He listens and shows genuine concern for me and my health.

12/23/2021

Dr cristalli is honestly the best there is.

12/23/2021

Fantastic, the provider found an early problem, which was corrected with surgery. I feel he save my life.

12/14/2021

Have been going to F_____ Medical Group & *Dr. Cristalli for almost 8 yrs. Have been very satisfied with my care. If he don't see me, they find someone else to help with my problem. *Dr. Cristalli listens & seems to be a very caring doctor & takes time to answer my questions.

12/10/2021

Dr cristalli is the best doctor I have ever dealt with thats why I moved my kids to his practice too.. And everyone I talk to I reccomend him.

12/07/2021

As usual it was a professional visit, on time, courteous staff.

10/20/2021

Primary care is smooth and comprehensive. A comfortable provider that makes me less nervous while still taking in my various concerns and focusing on specific details of my treatment needs.

10/19/2021

We love our dr. & nurse. They are the best!

09/13/2021

Very personable.

09/12/2021

He seems very concerned and caring g.

09/05/2021

He was responsive to my questions.

09/02/2021

Excellent

09/01/2021

Dr. Cristalli is very thorough. He provides time and patience for my questions.

05/06/2021

the doctor and nurses were excellent

04/17/2021

Excellent

04/16/2021

Dr. Cristalli and nurse are both very easy to talk with and make you feel very comfortable.

04/16/2021

Always professional, shows concern for my health.

04/14/2021

the physician answered all my questions regarding my illness in a caring and knowledgeable way.

04/14/2021

Excellent as always

03/25/2021

he is the best

03/25/2021

Always professional, courteous and efficient.

03/16/2021

I have no problems with my visits ever

03/11/2021

great visit, very happy

03/06/2021

I'm always comfortable going to this provider. He always has my best interest in my view. During this time of COVID he has helped to calm my anxiety greatly.

02/23/2021

Wonderful experience.

02/21/2021

The doctor is always kind and courteous.

02/12/2021

I feel very comfortable under the care of Dr. Cristalli. I always leave knowing I'm in good hands with Dr. Cristalli.

02/10/2021

I had an excellent experience with the staff and the Doctor.

02/03/2021

10/10 the conversation was in depth and we had an opportunity to discuss treatment, medication and ongoing progress with my spinalcondition. Dr Cristalli is always polite, professional and very personable. I am very satisfied with his overall management of my health; if he is unable to determine the root cause he always makes appropriate referrals and always remains engaged in my the 360 of my patient health.

02/02/2021

Dr. Cristalli is the man

01/26/2021

Excellent good listener.

01/17/2021

Staff always friendly and caring with us.

01/15/2021

Office staff and doctor friendly and professional. Doctor listened carefully and thought about what I was saying.

01/11/2021

I'm very happy with Dr. Cristalli and his professionalism!

01/01/2021

excellent
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