Dr. James O’Brien, M.D. attended St. Michael’s College and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1982. In 1988, he received his Medical Degree from the Royal College of Surgeons, in Ireland. Dr. O’Brien continued on to complete his Medical Residency as Chief Medical Resident at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center in Manhattan in 1992. He then completed a Cardiology Fellowship in 1995 at Tufts University/Baystate Medical Center in Massachusetts and then an additional Fellowship specializing in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing at Georgetown University Hospital in 1996.
Dr. James O’Brien, M.D. attended St. Michael’s College and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1982. In 1988, he received his Medical Degree from the Royal College of Surgeons, in Ireland. Dr. O’Brien continued on to complete his Medical Residency as Chief Medical Resident at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center in Manhattan in 1992. He then completed a Cardiology Fellowship in 1995 at Tufts University/Baystate Medical Center in Massachusetts and then an additional Fellowship specializing in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing at Georgetown University Hospital in 1996.
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Thorough, knowledgeable, very personal and Efficient! Great doctor!
(3 days ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Obrien is very thorough and very easy to talk to. I feel safe with him as my doctor.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
WAITED AN HOUR AND A HALF MY APPOINTMENT
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Very easy to talk with. Explains with use of computer screen, options available
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Best cardiology care I have ever received. I came to Dr. O'Brien after years of neglect in the Bassett system and it has been life changing.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
I feel very fortunate to have Dr. O’Brien as my EP! I have total confidence he is doing everything possible to give my heart the best care. He makes me feel like my treatment is not just paramount to me and my family…but to him as well! That’s a special doctor!!
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr. O’Brien rates my highest endorsement. Very professional, speaks to me on language I can understand and makes me part of the decision-making process.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
I’m not made feel bad by asking simple questions. His manner is very gracious and kind. His personality and professionalism allow me to relax.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Explained things thoroughly, revisited procedure from 10+ years ago, listened to and validated my observations about my own body, gave me options and a plan. 10/10 would recommend! 😀
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Best doctor I’ve ever had.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
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Albany
7 Southwoods Boulevard Albany, NY 12211
Dr. James O’Brien, M.D. attended St. Michael’s College and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1982. In 1988, he received his Medical Degree from the Royal College of Surgeons, in Ireland. Dr. O’Brien continued on to complete his Medical Residency as Chief Medical Resident at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center in Manhattan in 1992. He then completed a Cardiology Fellowship in 1995 at Tufts University/Baystate Medical Center in Massachusetts and then an additional Fellowship specializing in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing at Georgetown University Hospital in 1996.
Dr. O’Brien is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology as well as Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. He has completed the Special Competency Examination in Cardiac Pacing and Defibrillation offered by the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology. Dr. O’Brien is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Albany Medical College, the Director of Cardiac Arrythmia Services at Capital Cardiology Associates and is an attending electrophysiologist at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany.
Dr. O’Brien’s cardiology specialities included general cardiovascular disease with a special interest in arrhythmia management with emphasis on catheter ablation, device therapy including cardiac defibrillator and pacemaker implantation as well as outpatient arrhythmia management. He also provides implantation of the Boston Scientific Watchman device.
Specialties: Cardiac Electrophysiology, Clinical Cardiology, Cardiac Pacemaker Board Certification: Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiac Electrophysiology Hospital Affiliations: Albany Medical Center, Samaritan Hospital, St. Peter’s Hospital Faculty: Albany Medical Center Hospital, St. Peter’s Hospital Medical Degree: Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland Fellowship: Georgetown University
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Thorough, knowledgeable, very personal and Efficient! Great doctor!
Dr. Obrien is very thorough and very easy to talk to. I feel safe with him as my doctor.
WAITED AN HOUR AND A HALF MY APPOINTMENT
Very easy to talk with. Explains with use of computer screen, options available
Best cardiology care I have ever received. I came to Dr. O'Brien after years of neglect in the Bassett system and it has been life changing.
I feel very fortunate to have Dr. O’Brien as my EP! I have total confidence he is doing everything possible to give my heart the best care. He makes me feel like my treatment is not just paramount to me and my family…but to him as well! That’s a special doctor!!
Dr. O’Brien rates my highest endorsement. Very professional, speaks to me on language I can understand and makes me part of the decision-making process.
I’m not made feel bad by asking simple questions. His manner is very gracious and kind. His personality and professionalism allow me to relax.
Explained things thoroughly, revisited procedure from 10+ years ago, listened to and validated my observations about my own body, gave me options and a plan. 10/10 would recommend! 😀
Best doctor I’ve ever had.