Gastroenterology | St. Peter's Health Partners
Gastroenterology • Albany, NY • Since 2011
About
St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP) is a nonprofit health system based in Albany, NY, and part of Trinity Health. It operates a network of care in the Albany area and offers a broad range of services including hospital care, primary and specialty care (including gastroenterology), dental, fitness, and health diagnostics. Key details: - Location: HQ in Albany, NY; three U.S. offices including Albany and Schenectady - Focus: Hospitals and health care; comprehensive, people-centered care - For gastroenterology in Albany: SPHP is the local health system you’d contact for GI services (appointment scheduling, clinics, and GI specialists within the SPHP network) - Contact: Main phone line 877-525-2227; local line 518-525-5555 - Website: sphp.com (use for GI clinic locations, specialists, and appointment requests) If you want, I can pull out the specific Albany gastroenterology clinics or GI specialists within SPHP and provide contact details and hours.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
315 South Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208, US
Phone
5185252484
pricerequest@sphp.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Joseph Polito): 4.1 out of 5 stars (10 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Matthew Ben): 3.7 out of 5 stars (26 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. James Puleo): 3.8 out of 5 stars (11 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Robert Gianotti): 4.8 out of 5 stars (Not explicitly stated)
Patients praise
- Providers frequently praised for being knowledgeable, kind, and taking time to listen to patient concerns
- Surgical teams and nursing staff often highlighted as amazing, compassionate, and professional
- Patients appreciated clear communication of treatment plans and diagnoses
- Efficient and professional clinical experience once inside the examination or surgical areas
Common complaints
- Reports of rude, abrasive, or dismissive bedside manner from certain providers
- Administrative and front-desk staff occasionally described as unacknowledged, rude, or unprofessional
- Some patients reported difficulty with appointment accessibility or lack of communication regarding wait times in lobby areas
"Dr Gianotti has been my rock through so much of my Crohns journey, he understands how hard this and how it has impacted my life, he is very straightforward and honest."
— Vitals patient review"I WAS a patient of Dr. Puleo II and found him to be rude, abrasive demeaning, and accusatory. His bed side manner left much to be desired."
— Vitals patient review"Yet, ran like a well oiled machine. Brisk, professional, on time, no surprises. High standard care."
— LocalityBiz patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Albany Gastroenterology Consultants PLLC — Aug 20, 2025
- Wendy Wais, MSN, FNP-C - Albany Gastroenterology Consultants — Aug 14, 2025
- Rachael Mason, FNP - Albany Gastroenterology Consultants — Jan 21, 2026
- Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates Welcomes Dr. Thomas Tritt - St. Peter's Health Partners News — Feb 28, 2026
- Dr. Xinjun Zhu, MD - Gastroenterologist in Albany, NY — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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