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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Takes his time to listen and then explain in a way patients can comprehend
(4 days ago)
Oct-2025
Very easy to talk to.
(6 days ago)
Oct-2025
VERY FRIENDLY LISTEN TO WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY THEN ANSWERED YOUR QUESTION GREAT DOCTOR
(6 days ago)
Oct-2025
Very informative and answered all my questions. Very pleasant and didn't rush through the visit.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. O'Brien is a very diligent and friendly physician who is obviously extremely knowledgeable and cares about me as patient. His staff is very knowledgeable as well and extremely welcoming.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
The BEST
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Dr O is the best. Walks me through everything
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Great at explaining everything
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. O’Brien always takes time with me. He patiently answers my questions!
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Dr O is the consummate professional. He knows you, your history, why you are there and is always concerned about your health. He is The Best!
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
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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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Takes his time to listen and then explain in a way patients can comprehend
Very easy to talk to.
VERY FRIENDLY LISTEN TO WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY THEN ANSWERED YOUR QUESTION GREAT DOCTOR
Very informative and answered all my questions. Very pleasant and didn't rush through the visit.
Dr. O'Brien is a very diligent and friendly physician who is obviously extremely knowledgeable and cares about me as patient. His staff is very knowledgeable as well and extremely welcoming.
The BEST
Dr O is the best. Walks me through everything
Great at explaining everything
Dr. O’Brien always takes time with me. He patiently answers my questions!
Dr O is the consummate professional. He knows you, your history, why you are there and is always concerned about your health. He is The Best!