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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Did a great job in explaining the procedure, the positive outcomes and the potential downside!
The scheduling processing was detailed and lengthy but with satisfying results due to the great interaction with the scheduler Christine
Jun-2025
Dr. O'Brien is the explainer-in-chief!! He takes the time to listen to his patients. I trust his treatment plans 100%.
And... most importantly for me, he has made me feel hopeful about my future.
Jun-2025
Dr.Obrien,is a professional, I've been going to him for over 20yrs.he is a thorough Dr.he is the Director of Arrhythmia...
Jun-2025
Always, thorough, compassionate and reassuring. Very thankful for Dr. Obrien
Jun-2025
Dr O'Brian answered all of my questions and although running a bit behind, did not rush through my appointment.
May-2025
He makes me feel safe and confident I know if he’s my doctor I will be well taken care of
May-2025
Dr.O’Brien is an excellent doctor.
May-2025
Always willing to answer any questions I have.I never feel rushed
May-2025
Dr J O’Brien very helpful thank you .
May-2025
Took the time to answer questions and explain the procedure. Did not feel rushed at all.
May-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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Did a great job in explaining the procedure, the positive outcomes and the potential downside! The scheduling processing was detailed and lengthy but with satisfying results due to the great interaction with the scheduler Christine
Dr. O'Brien is the explainer-in-chief!! He takes the time to listen to his patients. I trust his treatment plans 100%. And... most importantly for me, he has made me feel hopeful about my future.
Dr.Obrien,is a professional, I've been going to him for over 20yrs.he is a thorough Dr.he is the Director of Arrhythmia...
Always, thorough, compassionate and reassuring. Very thankful for Dr. Obrien
Dr O'Brian answered all of my questions and although running a bit behind, did not rush through my appointment.
He makes me feel safe and confident I know if he’s my doctor I will be well taken care of
Dr.O’Brien is an excellent doctor.
Always willing to answer any questions I have.I never feel rushed
Dr J O’Brien very helpful thank you .
Took the time to answer questions and explain the procedure. Did not feel rushed at all.