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 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
First his nurse was awesome, he came in , introduced himself to myself and my husband. He listened to my concerns, answered my questions with full explanations and I left the appointment feeling so much better.
May-2025
Excellent care. Listens, answers questions and follows up. This whole practice is wonderful.
Apr-2025
Best care ever
Apr-2025
I have been a patient since 2011. I have trust and respect in him. He is always kind and professional
Apr-2025
I have been seeing Dr. O’Brien for 20 years, he is amazing!! Very knowledgeable and personable, his bed said manner is incredible. I truly feel cared for and heard when I see him, he is an incredible doctor.
Apr-2025
Very caring person 🙏🏽🤗
Apr-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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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.
First his nurse was awesome, he came in , introduced himself to myself and my husband. He listened to my concerns, answered my questions with full explanations and I left the appointment feeling so much better.
Excellent care. Listens, answers questions and follows up. This whole practice is wonderful.
Best care ever
I have been a patient since 2011. I have trust and respect in him. He is always kind and professional
I have been seeing Dr. O’Brien for 20 years, he is amazing!! Very knowledgeable and personable, his bed said manner is incredible. I truly feel cared for and heard when I see him, he is an incredible doctor.
Very caring person 🙏🏽🤗