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 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!
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
Very competent, approachable, explains things thoroughly. Has a wonderful, friendly manner.
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
So far so good. I wish every provider was as open and helpful as this guy!
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Excellent. Answered all my questions and have great confidence he will solve my Afib
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Always attentive to my needs.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Very friendly and personal. Listen and answer all my questions.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Dr is very nice. the time I waited to see him after my check in was almost 1 hour. I understand you are very but once called into see the doctor, it should not take that long. I have some disabilities that makes it extremely difficult on my body. My back was in extreme pain!! Your chairs are very challenging and uncomfortable for folks who are short. my feet do not touch the floor when sitting back in any one of your chairs. With this type of posture for almost an hour, it is horrible on my body
Every appointment with CCA over several years has been a waiting issue. i’m not sure how you can fix this but it should be addressed.
Also, I had blood test results forwarded to Dr O’Brien. i confirmed they were sent, but some how they must have disappeared ??Good thing I brought them.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. O'Brien is great! Always takes his time. Always explains your condition and all options available.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
N/A
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Great experience
(1 month ago)
Jul-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 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.
Very friendly and personal. Listen and answer all my questions.
Dr is very nice. the time I waited to see him after my check in was almost 1 hour. I understand you are very but once called into see the doctor, it should not take that long. I have some disabilities that makes it extremely difficult on my body. My back was in extreme pain!! Your chairs are very challenging and uncomfortable for folks who are short. my feet do not touch the floor when sitting back in any one of your chairs. With this type of posture for almost an hour, it is horrible on my body Every appointment with CCA over several years has been a waiting issue. i’m not sure how you can fix this but it should be addressed. Also, I had blood test results forwarded to Dr O’Brien. i confirmed they were sent, but some how they must have disappeared ??Good thing I brought them.
Dr. O'Brien is great! Always takes his time. Always explains your condition and all options available.
N/A
Great experience