"Dr. Arpaia has been recognized as one of the physicians at the top of his field. Nominated as one of New York Magazine’s Best Doctors in his specialty as well as Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors for 6 consecutive years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020. Dr. Arpaia is comfortable treating complex medical issues and helping patients maintain their wellness. Colleagues and patients alike have referred their family members to him not only for his clinical acumen but bedside manner. Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., he attended Xaverian High School and was awarded a Presidential Scholarship to St. Francis College. He went on to attend the State University of New York’s Stony Brook School of Medicine. After graduation he completed his Internship at Lenox Hill Hospital and completed his residency at Staten Island University Hospital where he completed his final year as Chief Resident in 1997. During his Chief Residency, he was invited to become a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Arpaia is a board certified diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine who has maintained several academic affiliations while being an active member of the teaching staff at SUNY Health Science Center Downstate Medical School as well asa New York Medical College at Valhalla, New York. He also is a member of the medical staff at both local hospitals on Staten Island where he is involved in medical education and improving the quality of care for patients island wide. His extensive clinical experience in Emergency Medicine and Geriatrics makes him comfortable treating a broad array of complex medical issues. In addition to being nominated one of New York’s Top Doctors he has been the recipient of numerous patient recognized awards as well. VITALS People Choice Awards 2009 through 2016 Consumers Research Council Top Physicians 2006-2010 VITALS Most Compassionate Doctors award 2010 He has active privileges in Staten Island University Hospital, Richmond University Hospital, Verrazano Nursing Home. He maintains active affiliations in the American Medical Association, American College of Physicians."
