Albany, N.Y.-based St. Peter's Hospital appointed John Filippone, MD, division chief of cardiology, the hospital said Jan. 19.
Dr. Filippone joined the hospital and Albany Associates in Cardiology in 2011. He has served on various committees, most recently director of the Cardiac Critical Care Unit, Hospital Telemetry and director of the Heart Failure Clinic.
"Dr. Filippone is an excellent cardiologist," said Javid Saifi, MD, chief of cardiovascular services at St. Peter's. "I know the entire team looks forward to working with him and his leadership to further enhance the scope of cardiology services at St. Peter’s Hospital."