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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Dr. O’Brien was caring, respectful, answered all my questions and engaged with me as a health partner not as a patient. Dr. O’Brien is a professional, intellectual and humanitarian I want on my health team.
Thank you Dr. O’Brien!
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
I was very happy with Dr. O'Brien's care. I recently decided to pursue testing for some cardiac anomalies in my family. Dr. O'Brien was a good listener and knew what I was talking about. Will soon be on track for some tests.
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. O’Brien is very thorough and caring—makes each visit comfortable.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
He was wonderful! Kind, polished, professional!
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
I like that he listens to us so that we can explain fully what our issues are and then comes up with a plan.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
I’m always pleased with the attention received from Dr O’Brien and NP Kim
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
He is always caring and attentive. I never feel I'm being rushed and I trust his judgement.
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Had Dr O’Brien for my first visit to this office, he was awesome, I didn’t feel rushed he was very patient, kind and explained very well, questions that I needed answered. Thank you
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Absolutely one of the top doctors I have ever been to very caring and follows up on everything
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Dr O’Brien is an amazing Dr - never rushed you, always takes time to explain everything and is very pleasant and knowledgeable. We love him!
(1 month ago)
Mar-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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Dr. O’Brien was caring, respectful, answered all my questions and engaged with me as a health partner not as a patient. Dr. O’Brien is a professional, intellectual and humanitarian I want on my health team. Thank you Dr. O’Brien!
I was very happy with Dr. O'Brien's care. I recently decided to pursue testing for some cardiac anomalies in my family. Dr. O'Brien was a good listener and knew what I was talking about. Will soon be on track for some tests.
Dr. O’Brien is very thorough and caring—makes each visit comfortable.
He was wonderful! Kind, polished, professional!
I like that he listens to us so that we can explain fully what our issues are and then comes up with a plan.
I’m always pleased with the attention received from Dr O’Brien and NP Kim
He is always caring and attentive. I never feel I'm being rushed and I trust his judgement.
Had Dr O’Brien for my first visit to this office, he was awesome, I didn’t feel rushed he was very patient, kind and explained very well, questions that I needed answered. Thank you
Absolutely one of the top doctors I have ever been to very caring and follows up on everything
Dr O’Brien is an amazing Dr - never rushed you, always takes time to explain everything and is very pleasant and knowledgeable. We love him!