A stress test is stressful enough in itself. Dr. Piacentine and Kathy make a reassuring team to allow the patient to do his or her best.
I always brag about how wonderful he is and I highly recommend him.
Cannot say enough positive things! He is tremendous!!
Appointments are always pleasurable and informative.
You cannot ask for better than Dr Piacentine and his staff..been going for years
Everyone was very nice and helpful and caring
Vert patient and understanding
Very patient and not hurried. Very interested in what you have to say.
I'm fully satisfied with my visit
Very thorough and professional
I trust Dr. Piacentine to make the right decisions for my care for my heart.
He is amazing. Highly competent, very respectful and very empathetic.
My dr. is always punctual, professional, and a pleasure to have as my healthcare
Don't have any additional feedback.
Super friendly,makes you feel he is listening to you .open to discussion about meds and treatment
the staff in this practice has always demonstrated great concern for the patient
He is one of the most compassionate doctors I have ever encountered. He listens well, doesn't rush the appointment, shows an interest in other medical issues I am facing, e.g. cancer treatment.. . . very important to a cancer atientncer.
Highly recommend
Dr. Piacentine is an excellent cardiologist and is very caring with his patients.
Wish all my providers were as great as Dr PIACENTINE!
when I tell them about a possible problem, he immediately looks into it and let me know of attention to the problem..
All the staff is kind and considerate
He is an excellent provider. He listened to me and my concerns and made me feel comfortable
Always great visit.
Great doctor with ideal listening skills.
Always excellent
More tests were needed and was told it might be 2 - 3 wks. They were set the next day.
I'm very satisfied with this cardiology group
I find him to be very knowledgeable and very res of my knowledge and experience.
He is very to listen to
Eight years ago Dr. P found out I had a hereditary heart disease that was never diagnosed before. It is HCM. That diagnoses changed my life with eating right, exercise, and follow up visits and medication. He really cares about his patients
The care I have received over the years has been outstanding.
Excellent
All the providers were efficient and caring.
Overall the staff I encountered were very positive and helpful.
My experience is very good with provider
I appreciate the Outstanding care that I received.
The medical staff is top notch. The receptionist Colleen is a nightmare
Knowledgeable and patient
HE'S THE VERY BEST! ATTENTIVE.COMPASSIONATE.KNOWLEDGABLE, KIND AND PATIENT !
Dr. Piacentine is excellent in every way.
Dr Piacentini has been very caring, is a wonderful listener and always tries to come up with solutions to any problems I have. I have felt very supported by him for many years. He is easy to talk to and always encourages me to connect with him for any issues. I feel lucky having him for my cardiologist !
I thoroughly appreciate my semi-annual checkups with Dr. Piacentine! He is professional, polite, and a thoughtful listener. I understand he is my doctor but I also consider him to be a friend.
Dr P always takes the time to talk with me.
Good listener
My doctor seems to generally care for my needs and concerns wouldn't want to loose him
It was a great experience, with a great staff
Doctor Piacentine definitely comes across as someone who cares about his patients
All is good
I would give Dr. Piacentine 5 stars
Dr. Piacentine is the best!
He is an excellent, caring provider
From day one, Dr. P. has been just wonderful. He's never in a hurry and always takes time to listen to me and to answer any questions I have. He's the best.
I was in good hands
Dr .Piacentine is thorough in his examination; patiently listens and responds accordingly; answers questions in a way that I can understand; very personable.
Always litens to my concerns & puts me at ease. Never rushes. Excellent doctor.
Dr P, as always is thorough, competent and professional, engendering confidence and trust in his care
Always a great experience
It's been a pleasure working with this group.
Best cardiologist around !
Dr. Piacentini ALWAYS listens..there is no more important quality in a physician. He is NEVER patronizing, NEVER talks down, and he is immensely patient with my questions and concerns.
Overall, Steve is an excellent physician, happy to be in his care.
Dr. Piacentine explained the blood test letters as to what it all ment. He also went over what the readings for the blood drawn. Explaining what the rating was and what I need to do to improve my health.
I never feel rushed in this office. I always have my questions answered when I leave.
Would highly recommend Dr. Piacentine.
I especially like the nurse that does the weigh in and heart check
My assumption is that they are competent, so I feel comfortable with their care recommendations.
All care givers at this site are top notch.
On time. Much appreciated �
I totally trust Dr Piacentini
Always a pleasant experience with this group.
Feel very confident being a patient of Schenectady Cardiology Group.
The Best group
Everyone is very courteous and helpful. Dr. Piacintine is very compassionate and explains things that are easy to understand
Dr. P. knows my health issues and is giving me the best medical treatment for them.
We are pleased to be associated with Dr. Piacentine and value his advice. His expertise in his field is very apparent.
Dr. P is the best.
Dr. Piacentini took his time. He listened and provided information I asked about. He's extremely easy to talk to.
MY EXPERIENCE WAS VERY GOOD
#1
Every one including pa"s receptionist absolutely great service. great people..
I’m very happy that he is my provider. I have the utmost confidence in him.
Dr Piacentini is the best doctor ever and i hold him on the highest pedestal!
super kind and caring
I have very high respect for Dr. Piacentini. He really does care.
I’ve has confidence in the care of Cardiology Associates for over 30 years. They always have my best interest “at heart�.
Everyone in this office is just wonderful, professional, and the office is clean.
As far as I'm concerned, he saved my life. Nothing more needs to be said.
Cannot recommend him highly enough
Doctor has always been attentive to my concerns and treatment.
Very happy with care provided.
please don't let the good ones go.
Excellent listening skills
Very satisfied with my visit.
Thorough and concerned
Dr. Piacentine never rushes us, is always very concerned with any issues that we might have, and is genuinely caring about you as a person.
The best provider
A great experience.
Dr. Piacentine is an excellent cardiologist in his field and I trust him implicitly!
Dr. Piacentine is an outstanding doctor -- very knowledgeable, caring, communicates and explains everything -- a true professional in his field!
Great Doctor!
Not given the bum rush out of the visit. Takes into consideration the the totality of the patient's medical challenges and drives the best care protocols
Tops
Love him, he is just the best.
I went there to do a difficult test, with a very sore back. Not sure I could do it. But Dr P and Cathy got me through it. I was very happy.
Appoint Dr P as a teacher
Dr. P. has always been wonderful. I've never felt he was in a hurry to get on to his next patient and he's always willing to listen to me. I feel very fortunate to have him as my doctor.
Excellent and comprehensive care!!
He is very knowledgeable and kind.
very satisfied with the service provided
I always look forward to my follow up appointments with Dr. Piacentine because I know he will provide a very thorough check of my cardio system and general health.
He's the best! I know some of his other patients and they say the same thing.
Always answers all my questions and if i ask for test if he thinks necessary he will order
all exactly what we want
Dr. P is the best Dr. i see all year.
Dr. P doesn't ever rush me and he talks to me so I can understand what he's telling me.
I am so thankful for Dr. Piacentine. My heart health and wellness is foremost in his thoughtful care and counsel.
Best Doctor !
great doctor
He is great, gives of his time
Feel that Dr. Piacentine is extremely capable as well as very respectful. Really listens to his patients.
I qoyld definitely recommend him to others
I appreciate Dr. P.’s level of concern and support,
Dr Piacente is excellent in all respects! I treasure his competence and compassionate care of my wife and myself
Dr. P. has always been wonderful. He always takes his time and is never in a rush to get onto his next patient.
I believe he is compassionate and that I am in very capable hands.
Looking forward to my next visit.
we bounce all medical questions off our cardiologist to the exclusion of our general practitioner
A good listener - easy to talk to.
In all my 65 years I was never aware I had a heart murmur that was inherited from my father. My daughter also goes to him because she was also diagnosed with a heart murmur in her 40s. The time spent in the office you feel like you actually got some answers and you werent being pushed through for the next patient
I trust Dr P.
The doctor and staff are very courtious and professional. Dr. Piacintine answers all my questions.
He doesn't try to rush you out of his office
The doctor was excellent
Professional, compassionate skilled and experienced
He is compassionate, never rushes you explains in detail, truly one of a kind!
Dr Piacentine is a caring, knowledgeable physician and I am very pleased to be his patient.
Couldn't be better!
Very nice,also a cutie, and seems to be very cautious about any future issues that may arise with me
He is friendly and up to date with his treatments for my health conditions.
Nice doctor
very appreciate of the overall experience at Cardiology Associatives
An appointment with Dr. Piacentini is more like a visit with a friend than an appointment.
Outstanding!!
All was good.
This is a good provider who listens, respects me and assists me in management of my healthcare.
*Dr. Piacentine is very caring - he listens to all my concerns. Very good dr. I real very comfortable with him.
*Dr. Piacentine has provided and continues to provide superlative care.
*Dr. Piacentine is a great person. I am very happy with his care for me.
As usual, Dr. Piacentine took the time and attention to hear and address all my questions and concerns. I have been a patient of his for years, and his genuine concern for my health and willingness to listen make him the best doctor I've ever been to see. I would unhesitatingly recommend him to anyone. I have never had less than a positive experience with nurses, assistance or office staff. They are all friendly and caring, and much appreciated!
Excellent patient care experience.
Dr. Piacentini is kind, considerate and extremely knowledgeable.
This was an annual cardiology appt. He is not my primary care physician. At this appointment, he ordered an ultrasound,which will be completed later.
Dr Piacentine Is the best..have gone to him for years
As usual , an overall excellent service! Dr P is one of the best!
Dr. Piacentine listens to me; explains everything in clear, understandable detail; answers my questions; and probably most important, he looks me in the eye when he speaks to me and asks me questions.
This office is the best from check-in thru check out. *Kathy is wonderful when she does EKG, etc. Very nice. *Dr. P is the best dr. He talks to you making eye contact and is interested in your life & activities. He explains everything to you in a way that you can understand. He is genuinely a wonderful doctor & person. No matter how nervous you may feel, he has a way to calm you & look at the positive side. I have recommended him to family & friends.
*Dr. P always listens carefully, ordering upcoming tests after decision as a way to go forward with appropriate treatment direction.
The visit was on time, efficient and the Doctor was extremely attentive and easy to talk to.
V V Good. Getting better as we know each other.
Excellent
Great visit as aleays
Experience was excellent with my provider, we have developed a physician/patient relationship
Very good.
It is always a good experience. Dr. P. Is very attentive and is never in a rush. I feel very fortunate to have him as my cardiologist.
I have had this provider since 2014 and absolutely think he is top notch. Always listens and is concerned with what you have to say.
Dr. Piacentine is a very skilled cardiologist. He never hurries me --- always listens. I have great confidence in him to make decisions about my health care.
Dr. P is the best. I wouldn't see anyone else.
Outstanding care by the DR and staff.
Dr P is Informative, listens to the you, empathetic and spends time.
Dr. Piacentine is an excellent provider. He takes the time necessary to cover the issues at hand and also any questions or concerns I have. Very friendly and easy to speak with. The care I get from him and his staff is just great. And I trust him thoroughly.
He explained what might be causing my problem clearly & gave suggestions to help it.
Dr. Piacentini is the best!
First time seeing Dr. P for a routine appointment.
My experience with the service of my recent visit was satisfied to my expectations.
Very good experience!!
This office is my Cardiologist of choice and I have the utmost confidence in my doctors advice and care. We have a long established patient/doctor rapport and I have come to feel that he is well educated in my needs and my health history. He is caring and always takes the time to listen and encourage and educate me as to my care.
Satisfied
Excellent.
I feel that I am getting the best care possible for my health issues with Dr. Piacentine.
*Dr. Piacentine and his staff are always very knowledgeable and delightful!
Absolutly no problems or complaints about my visit. All the staff & Dr. Piacentine are very professional, caring and demonstrate genuine concern.
Awesome
Doctor and staff seemed overall concerned with my well-being, I wish all the medical people I dealt with or as efficient and competent as people in this office.
It's always pleasant with Dr. Piacentine. He is kind, knowledgeable, and sensitive to your needs.
Dr Piacentine is a very caring, knowledgeable Physician. From my very first visit 2 1/2 years ago he made me feel that he was definitely interested in my well being. Always listening to my concerns.
I know that Dr. Piacentine is sincerely concerned about my health. If my tests indicate a possible problem, he explains what it could be and that any additional testing needed will clarIfy the condition. This care assures me that I am attending the right doctor.
Doctor P is awesome. He takes genuine interest in my health and for me as a person.
Gives me great confidence. Remains calm and explains all meds and how to use them. He makes me hopeful and encourages me to improve my health. A great listener and is truly involved in my care.
MY VISIT COULD NOT BE ANY BETTER!!!! DR PIACENTINI IS SUPER FANTASTIC WITH INCREDIBLE PATIENCE, COMPASSION, UNDERSTANDING, EMPATHY AND KNOWLEDGE!!! THERE IS NO ONE BETTER THAN HIM!
Dr. Piacentine has always been excellent in the care he's provided. He always listens attentively to what I have to say, and his genuine concern for my health and wellbeing is very evident in how he always treats me with respect and kindness.
I am fortunate to have Dr. Stephen Piacentine as my cardiologist. Furthermore, over the 30 years I have been with Cardiology Associates, I have always been treated with exceptional medical care and personal counsel.
Dr. Piacentine is kind, thoughtful, listens well and is a wonderful physician.
Dr PIACENTINE is a very caring doctor. He listens intently and speaks in language everyone can understand. He involves the patient in the plan for care as well. He can be the role model for all doctors. Intelligent, caring, and thorough.
Dr. Piacentine is respectful, kind, and calming. Never makes you feel he is rushed. Patient and caring. A treasure in the Healthcare Field.
Always excellent
*Dr. Piacentine has always been a doctor I can depend on. I have numerous health problems and he is always involved with the treatment of the problems.
This is a great team. I recommended them to my wife when she had health issues.
Alway answers questions, reviews medical history and meds. Professional always
I love the guy! Very caring!
As aways, Dr. Piachiintini was helpful, kind, patient, and very knowledgeable.
Very respectful, concern, listen to all my questions. Explained everything very well to me. Thank you
I like when the Dr. Ask me if I would be willing to try a new med, then explains why and how he thinks it might help me but still lets me make the decision.
*Dr. Piacentine is always courteous and respectful.
Dr. Piacentine is an excellent cardiologist in all respects and this regular 6 month check-up was no exception.
*Dr. Piacentine is thorough, professional and compassionate.
I always have a good visit with my cardiologist and he always addresses my needs and questions. I am very happy with my doctor.
Very caring & professional doctor.
*Dr. Piacentine is very professional and attentive to my heart health problems.
Caring understanding provider.
I had my appointment for clearance for upcoming knee replacement. I am always pleased with Dr. Piacentine. He is a good listener and shows compassion and has an understanding of my heart concerns.
It was my first time with this physician
Dr listened, professional, understanding
*Dr. Piacentine is kind, knowledgeable and one of the best physicians I have ever dealt with!
Excellent physician. *Dr. Piacentine is very caring and thorough.
Dr. Piacentine Listened very intently to my questions and answered each one thoroughly.
THERE IS NO ONE BETTER THAN DR. PIACIENTINI!!! HE EXCELS BEYOND ONE'S EXPECTATIONS AT ALL TIMES.HE'S NOT ALL 'BUSINESS'........BECAUSE HE HAS COMPASSION, UNDERSTANDING AND EMPATHY, WHICH I MUST SAY IS LACKING IN MANY OF DOCTORS TODAY!!!
*Dr. Piacentine listens to all my questions and concerns. And provides information.
Very caring.
Dr. P is without a doubt the nicest, kindest, and most informed Dr. I have ever seen in my lifetime. I have total trust in him.
Dr Piacentine is always a 10 in my book..I have treated with him for years great friendly demeanor and I trust him with my life!
Very friendly and concerned about my health -
Dr. P is a caring, thorough and compassionate MD. He is extremely knowledgeable, communicates openly and always answers questions I may have. Had a stress echo test, he was very supportive and encouraging during the test as was his echo assistant, Kathy.
Dr. P is fantastic. His staff are also wonderful.
Excellent, thorough visit, always feel comfortable, clear communication, friendly and positive experience
Routine stress/echo test. Dr. Piacentine and his staff are always the best.
*Dr. Piacentine is always courteous and eager to answer questions and discuss my treatment.
The office staff and Dr Piacentine are excellent. Very thorough and friendly. Dr. Is above great. Makes eye contact and is genuinely interested in your activities, diet, etc. Spends time listening.
*Dr. P. is the nicest cardiologist, great bedside manner, active listener and knowledgeable.
Very satisfactory. I feel I was treated with respect and attention to my concerns.
Excellent staff and *Dr. Piacentine is the 'best' too bad you couldn't clone him.
Always satisfied with the physician and his staff.
Stephen is always a good listener. I had a traumatic loss over the summer and he listened and let me cry and vent and I didn't feel rushed or like he was in a hurry. He was very comforting and I really appreciated the extra time he gave me.
Every thing went very well. I never have any complain. Everyone is very helpful.
Dr. Piacentine is one of the best physicians I have ever had. From the very first visit I found him to be empathetic, knowledgeable and an advocate for my well being. He is the best.
Dr. Stephen Piacentine is a excellent cardioligist. He is thorough, conscietious, knowledgeable, and kind.
I am a long time patient and I have the highest in my physician, he is always caring, respectful and always listens to any concerns I might have and always provides me with answers
He asks good questions, asks for clarification when appropriate - which demonstrates excellent listening skills. Makes the visit and my health care seem like a team effort. Points out areas for improvement but balances those comments with what is going well.
*Dr. Piacentine is an excellent doctor. Nurse was wonderful also.
My experience with Dr. Piacentine, his assistant as well as the office personnel, has always been excellent. I trust his judgement and follow his advice because of his honesty, openness and sincerity. I always leave my appointments with him confident that he has my heart and health foremost in his care. I am thankful to be his patient.
Great cardiologist: Doctor P made me conclude my care is excellent. I am very comfortable with his recommendations.
This was the first time I have seen a cardiologist and I was extremely pleased with the physician and the other staff in the office.
Dr Piacentine is a very caring, smart cardiologist. I wish all my doctors were as caring and invested in their patients like he is. He listens to all concerns and is very realistic to what real life is. He doesn't just say something because it is the 'response that should be given' to a patient. He takes into account who exactly the patient is and how their life is.
My experience was excellent. All questions answered. Feel confident with this provider in regards to my medical needs.
All are so friendly, helpful & understanding.
Everything was excellent.
I have only seen him twice. I was a patient of Dr Cospito for over 20 years! I like This provider very much and so did my children who were one the phone during the first visit.
*Dr. Piacentine is a wonderful dr. and has taken excellent care of me. I can relate to him and am able to understand everything he tells me. He's the BEST!
From the day Dr. Piacentine started my care, there has been nothing but excellent care and expertise. In my opinion, Dr. Piacentine is the ultimate physician.
The doctor was very helpful & answered all my questions.
I feel comfortable when I have a visit with him.
I feel very confident with my provider and I am thankful to have my doctor help me with anything I am concerned with in regards to my health.
*Dr. Stephen Piacentine is an excellent cardiologist. I have complete confidence and trust in his competence, care, knowledge, and abilities.
I'm very pleased with *Dr. Piacentine - I even learned how to pronounce his name - intelligent, pleasant, clear, concise in explanations. THE BEST.
*Dr. Piacentine answered my questions thoroughly and gave me all the time I needed to understand my hospital experience. Excellent care!
Dr. P is one of the few Doctors that truly cares about his patients.
Excellant listener seemed interested in my concerns offering sound advise asking if I was agreeable to treatment plan Being a health provider myself I appreciated his approach including my life style in treatment plan
A positive experience
*Dr. Piacentine - is fantastic, always explains everything to me, and answers all questions that I ask.
*Dr. Piacentine has been a wonderful provider for me and have spoken very highly of him to friends and family.
He is my heart doctor and when I had a heart attack he came to the hospital every day I was there.
excellent!
As always, he is compassionate and informative. He recalls any concern discussed at previous visits.
Excellent physician visit.
this doctor saved my life could not ask for more
He is just a great dr. and well liked. Know his business.
Dr. Piacentine has provided excellent care for my heart conditions. He listens carefully to questions I might have, and patiently answers in as much detail as I need. It's comforting to know that I can depend upon his exceptional medical knowledge and unhurried delivery of care.
excellent
Good experience. He knows my health issues and is working with me to be as healthy as possible.
Very good listener.
He is very attentive to his patients needs and explains everything thoroughly
Dr. Piacentine is very attentive, aware and proactive about my care.
Physician was friendly and answered all of my questions. Explained things clearly.
*Dr. Piacentine is always genuinely interested in my over all health, and he always treats me with the utmost respect and concern for my physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. In my opinion *Dr. Piacentine is the best cardiologist I've ever encountered over the past 25 + years.
*Dr. Piacentine is an extraordinary doctor. He treated me with knowledge respect kindness and patience. He is an active listener and never makes you feel as if he is hurrying you along. He works with you as a partner in solving your health issues. In today's world of 'hurry-up' medicine and emphasis on patient turn over and profit and the 'big-business/corporate' take-over of the medical field, he is what a doctor should be! I feel very lucky to have him as my cardiologist!
Dr. P is an amazing doctor. He is a wonderful listener, easy to talk to, answers all questions , treats you with respect. I respect him a great deal, have never seen him any different , each visit is very reassuring. I have highly recommended him to others.
Dr. Piacentine was friendly and professional, and very attentive throughout the appointment. He was very generous with his time and answered all of my questions thoroughly. Never felt hurried at any time during my appointment.
I sent the following message to *Dr. Piacentine via the patient portal: 'Thank you for an informative, thoughtful and sincere appointment. I am so glad my heart is in your hands.'
Dr. Piacentine is the best physician I have ever seen. He is kind, compassionate and knowledgeable.
Competent, professional.
Dr. Piacentine is a great dr. He listens, is very concerned.
Dr. Piacentine is a wonderful doctor!!
*Dr. Piacentine is a very good, knowledgeable and personable doctor. He is always concerned about any changes that can be worked on to prevent a major event.
*Dr. Piacentine has been my cardiologist for the past several years and I am very pleased and satisfied with his care.
Professional, pleasant, informed. Excellent encounter.
Dr P is always thorough, empathetic, listens and spends time. One of the things that is great about him he sits down when he speaks to you. Which shows me he is not in a hurry to get through the visit.
very good care and Communication
Always a pleasure to be with this doctor. He is friendly, attentive, professional, and very caring.
