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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It is a pleasure going to Dr. O’Brien’s office for check up. Everthing is efficient, timely, and professionally handeled. I always feel confident and asdured I’m in good, competitent in hands. Dr. OBrien is a superb doctor whom I highly recommend.
(3 days ago)
Oct-2026
Not really forthcoming with information.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Pleasant personality, answers your questions, takes the time to listen to your concerns. I am so glad I was able to connect with Dr. O’Brien.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Love Dr. O'Brien. He has help with my AFib and always very pleasant.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Best most intelligent cardiologist I have ever seen.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. O'Brien was having a difficult day with patients backed up over an hour. That said, he was apologetic, professional, ourteous, helpful...all the attributes one can hope for from their doctor. Thumbs up for Dr. O'Brien!
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Very competent, approachable, explains things thoroughly. Has a wonderful, friendly manner.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
So far so good. I wish every provider was as open and helpful as this guy!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Excellent. Answered all my questions and have great confidence he will solve my Afib
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Always attentive to my needs.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2026
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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It is a pleasure going to Dr. O’Brien’s office for check up. Everthing is efficient, timely, and professionally handeled. I always feel confident and asdured I’m in good, competitent in hands. Dr. OBrien is a superb doctor whom I highly recommend.
Not really forthcoming with information.
Pleasant personality, answers your questions, takes the time to listen to your concerns. I am so glad I was able to connect with Dr. O’Brien.
Love Dr. O'Brien. He has help with my AFib and always very pleasant.
Best most intelligent cardiologist I have ever seen.
Dr. O'Brien was having a difficult day with patients backed up over an hour. That said, he was apologetic, professional, ourteous, helpful...all the attributes one can hope for from their doctor. Thumbs up for Dr. O'Brien!
Very competent, approachable, explains things thoroughly. Has a wonderful, friendly manner.
So far so good. I wish every provider was as open and helpful as this guy!
Excellent. Answered all my questions and have great confidence he will solve my Afib
Always attentive to my needs.