At Capital Cardiology Associates, we are always re-evaluating how we can deliver the gold standard of cardiac care to our patients. As part of this ongoing commitment, we are making changes to how and where we provide certain inpatient services.

Beginning January 1, 2026, Capital Cardiology Associates will transition our routine inpatient cardiology services from Samaritan Hospital to Albany Medical Center (AMC) and St. Peter’s Hospital (SPH), where we have a larger, more coordinated presence. By consolidating our inpatient care at these hospitals, we can provide more consistent, comprehensive services with the full strength of our team and resources.

We want to reassure you of the following:

Burdett Office

Our Burdett Avenue office in Troy will remain open. There are no plans to close this location. We will continue to provide patient care and services at Burdett, and we are actively working to establish a walk-in Enhanced Cardiac Access clinic to greatly reduce wait times and provide quicker access to our providers.

Care at Samaritan Hospital

Our physicians will continue to perform outpatient cardiac catheterizations at Samaritan Hospital. However, emergency catheterizations and routine inpatient cardiology services will be transitioned to Albany Medical Center and St. Peter’s Hospital beginning January 1, 2026.

Inpatient Care

Routine hospital admissions for inpatient cardiology services will now be directed to Albany Medical Center or St. Peter’s Hospital, where our expanded resources and team presence are best positioned to support you.

Outpatient Care

Your outpatient visits, imaging, and procedures with Capital Cardiology Associates remain unchanged. You will continue to see your provider as usual at our offices. These changes are designed to make it easier for you to access high-quality, coordinated care with the full strength of our team behind you. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 518-292-6000.

FAQ: Inpatient Service Update

1. Why is Capital Cardiology Associates making this change?
We are consolidating inpatient cardiology services at Albany Medical Center (AMC) and St. Peter’s Hospital (SPH) to provide more coordinated care. At these hospitals, we have a larger presence, which allows us to deliver more comprehensive services with the full support of our team.

2. Does this mean Capital Cardiology Associates is leaving Samaritan Hospital?
Beginning January 1, 2026, we will no longer provide routine inpatient cardiology services or emergency catheterizations at Samaritan Hospital. However, our physicians will continue to perform outpatient cardiac catheterizations at Samaritan.

3. What about the Burdett Avenue office in Troy?
Our Burdett Avenue office will remain open. There are no plans to close this location. We are also developing a new walk-in Enhanced Cardiac Access clinic there to greatly reduce wait times and provide faster access to our providers.

4. Where will I go if I need to be admitted to the hospital for cardiac care?
Routine inpatient admissions will now be directed to Albany Medical Center or St. Peter’s Hospital, where our expanded resources and full team are available to care for you.

5. Will my outpatient care change?
No. Your office visits, imaging, and procedures with Capital Cardiology Associates remain the same. You will continue to see your provider at your usual office location.

6. Will I still have access to emergency care close to home?
Yes. Samaritan Hospital will continue to provide emergency services. However, emergency cardiac catheterizations will be handled at Albany Medical Center or St. Peter’s Hospital.

7. Who can I contact with questions about this change?
You can call us at 518-292-6000, and our staff will be happy to help.