Dr. Rufus Patrick Collea, MD

Dr. Rufus Collea is an internal medicine physician who specializes in oncology, bringing nearly three decades of experience to cancer care. He earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed his residency at Albany Medical Center, establishing a strong foundation in comprehensive patient care. Dr. Collea speaks both English and Spanish, helping him connect with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Collea practices at multiple locations throughout the Albany region, including the New York Oncology Hematology centers in Clifton Park and Albany, as well as Albany Medical Center. He focuses on treating various forms of breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent disease and Paget disease of the breast. His expertise includes performing complete blood counts, providing infusion therapy, and conducting white blood cell differential tests to monitor patient health throughout treatment. Patients have given Dr. Collea an average rating of 4.2 out of …5 stars.