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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Tops!!. Knowledge, positive, and maybe most important are his incredible people skills. Very likeable personality.
(4 days ago)
Jul-2026
Very nice & explained exactly what needed to be done…Thank you to the entire staff for making a stressful time much easier to handle💖
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
Always the consummate professional, while also demonstrating warmth and genuine concern - very highly recommended by this patient!
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Nice person very knowledgeable I will enjoy working with himmsmd his staff
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. O'Brien is Professional, Explains everything thoroughly. Always look forward to my appointments with Dr. O'Brien and this practice.
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Thorough, knowledgeable, very personal and Efficient! Great doctor!
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Obrien is very thorough and very easy to talk to. I feel safe with him as my doctor.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
WAITED AN HOUR AND A HALF MY APPOINTMENT
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Very easy to talk with. Explains with use of computer screen, options available
(1 month 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.
(1 month ago)
Jun-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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Tops!!. Knowledge, positive, and maybe most important are his incredible people skills. Very likeable personality.
Very nice & explained exactly what needed to be done…Thank you to the entire staff for making a stressful time much easier to handle💖
Always the consummate professional, while also demonstrating warmth and genuine concern - very highly recommended by this patient!
Nice person very knowledgeable I will enjoy working with himmsmd his staff
Dr. O'Brien is Professional, Explains everything thoroughly. Always look forward to my appointments with Dr. O'Brien and this practice.
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.