Geriatric Medicine - Albany Med Health ...
Geriatric Medicine • Albany, NY
About
Albany Med Health System is a nonprofit, regionally governed health system based in Albany, NY, serving northeastern New York and parts of western New England. It comprises Albany Medical Center (academic medical center) and Albany Medical College, forming the Albany Med Health System with regional reach and a large workforce. Key points: - Albany Medical Center is a major teaching hospital (766 beds) with a top trauma/emergency department, pediatrics, ICUs, organ transplants, and a large physician practice. - Albany Medical College runs a robust biomedical research program and produces 200+ graduates annually (doctors, PAs, CRNAs, scientists, bioethicists). - The system emphasizes high-quality patient care, education, and research, and is the largest not-for-profit, regionally governed health system in its area. - Location and contact: HQ at 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208; phone 518-262-3125; website albanymed.org. If you’re specifically seeking geriatric medicine services, Albany Med Health System likely offers geriatric specialty care within its multispecialty network and academic center, including access to trauma, cancer, and comprehensive inpatient/outpatient programs. For precise geriatric program details (clinics, schedules, and providers), check the Albany Medical Center/Albany Med Health System site or contact the listed number.
Clinic Type
Geriatric Medicine
Address
43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208-3478, US
Phone
+15182623125
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Albany Medical Center Internal Medicine Group): 2.5 out of 5 stars (77 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Rebecca J. Stetzer): 4.5 out of 5 stars (2 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Kevin Costello): 5 out of 5 stars
Patients praise
- praise for compassionate and professional staff in some encounters
- high satisfaction with specific geriatric providers like Dr. Kevin Costello and Dr. Rebecca Stetzer
- recognition as a major regional teaching institution for medical complexity
Common complaints
- reports of rude, incompetent, or unhelpful staff
- concerns regarding cleanliness in some facility areas
- difficulties with administrative processes, including records and billing issues
- some patient experiences rated as poor for general internal medicine services
"I just recently started with Dr.Stetzer but her professinolism is wonderful, i have not had a Dr like her in quite some time, her patients are very lucky to have her."
— Vitals (Dr. Rebecca Stetzer)"Excellent physician. Knowledgeable and respectful. Spends adequate amount of time with my mom. He has a wonderful bedside manner. His response time is immediate or within half hour."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Kevin Costello)"I will never enter through those doors again, full of incompetent, rude and unhelpful staff. You took the job and if you rude to people who are sick, then quit."
— Birdeye (Albany Medical Center Internal Medicine Group)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Columbia Memorial Health Primary Care Clinics Recognized for Excellence in Delivering High-Quality Care for Older Adults - Albany Med Health System — Apr 7, 2026
- Rebecca Stetzer, MD, AGSF – AlbanyGuardianSociety.org — Nov 4, 2025
- Columbia Memorial Health Recognized for Age-Friendly Care - Albany Med Health System — Feb 27, 2026
- ACPHS' PGY2 Geriatrics Residency Program gets full accreditation from ASHP | Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences posted on the topic | LinkedIn — Oct 13, 2025
- Albany Medical Center Announces Emergency Department Expansion Plan - Albany Med Health System — Jul 29, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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