About
Dr. Aldo Arpaia grew up in Brooklyn, attended Xaverian High School, and earned a Presidential Scholarship to St. Francis College. He completed his medical degree at SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine. His internship took place at Lenox Hill Hospital. He then completed his residency at Staten Island University Hospital, finishing his final year as Chief Resident in 1997.
During that Chief Residency, the American College of Physicians invited him to become a Fellow. He holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. His clinical background spans Emergency Medicine and Geriatrics, giving him broad experience with complex medical conditions. Castle Connolly named him a Top Doctor for six consecutive years from 2015 through 2020, and New York Magazine nominated him among the best doctors in his specialty. He has also earned the VITALS People Choice Award from 2009 through 2016, the VITALS Most Compassionate Doctors Award in 2010, and recognition from the Consumers Research Council as a Top Physician from 2006 through 2010. Colleagues and patients regularly refer their own family members to him, citing both his clinical skill and his bedside manner.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
St. Francis College
Medical School
SUNY at Stony Brook School of Medicine
Residency
Residency at Staten Island University Hospital (Chief Resident, 1997)
Additional Training
Internship at Lenox Hill Hospital
Certifications
Who is Dr. Arpaia right for?
Dr. Arpaia is a strong fit for adults seeking a highly experienced internist for primary and preventive care. Patients managing complex or chronic medical conditions benefit from his background in Emergency Medicine and Geriatrics. Older adults and those with multiple health concerns find his broad clinical experience especially valuable. His by-appointment model suits patients who want minimal wait times and dedicated physician access. Those who value a doctor their colleagues trust enough to recommend to their own families will feel at home here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Arpaia specializes in internal medicine with clinical experience in Emergency Medicine and Geriatrics. That background allows him to manage a wide range of complex medical conditions for adult patients.
Yes, Dr. Arpaia holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, a distinction the ACP extended to him during his Chief Residency in 1997.
Dr. Arpaia earned his medical degree at SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine. He completed his internship at Lenox Hill Hospital and his residency at Staten Island University Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident in his final year.
Castle Connolly named Dr. Arpaia a Top Doctor for six consecutive years from 2015 through 2020. New York Magazine also nominated him among the best doctors in his specialty. He earned the VITALS Patients Choice Award from 2009 through 2016 and the VITALS Most Compassionate Doctors Award in 2010.
Yes, Dr. Arpaia holds active privileges at Staten Island University Hospital, Richmond University Hospital, and Verrazano Nursing Home. That access allows him to oversee his patients across multiple care settings.
Dr. Arpaia teaches at both SUNY Health Science Center Downstate Medical School and New York Medical College at Valhalla. His active teaching roles keep him engaged with current medical knowledge and practice.
Dr. Arpaia sees adult patients across a broad range of health needs, from routine preventive care to complex chronic conditions. His Geriatrics experience makes him particularly well suited for older adults managing multiple health concerns.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026