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 a great doctor and a better person. He really cares about my health and wellbeing. I appreciate his support and kindness!
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Great Doctor, listens and explains everything.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Compassionate and knowledgeable professional with a very understanding personality.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Good experience, nice doctor.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. Brian's, an excellent physician and a compassionate caregiver. This practice however, is a disaster. I arrived 30 minutes early as instructed for 11:00 a.m. appointment. I was shuffled between waiting rooms. I did not see the physician until 12:21, so that's a waiting time of 1 hour and 40 minutes. This is totally unacceptable and abusive to the patients who have to visit this practice. I feel bad giving this rating with Dr. O'Brien's picture sitting there but I'm reading the practice not the physician. In order to give good care, a skilled clinician should be surrounded by a support staff that can help them serve their patients. The person taking my vital assigns was cordial and friendly. How are she did not introduce herself or identify her role. I had to ask her and she gladly volunteered that she was a medical technician.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Dr Obrien is the best, he’s so professional and takes the time to answer my questions, I’m always impressed by his bedside manner and thoughtfulness. I never wait at his office, they have a great office and staff also.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. O’Brien always gives a very comprehensive and thorough examination. He answers my questions in a clear and easy to understand manner. He listens carefully to my concerns and offers appropriate advice.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Dr explained and answered our questions.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. O' Brien is the best. Very thorough and always attentive
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. O’Brien is extremely competent and so easy to work with. I know I am getting the best care possible.
(1 month ago)
Oct-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 a great doctor and a better person. He really cares about my health and wellbeing. I appreciate his support and kindness!
Great Doctor, listens and explains everything.
Compassionate and knowledgeable professional with a very understanding personality.
Good experience, nice doctor.
Dr. Brian's, an excellent physician and a compassionate caregiver. This practice however, is a disaster. I arrived 30 minutes early as instructed for 11:00 a.m. appointment. I was shuffled between waiting rooms. I did not see the physician until 12:21, so that's a waiting time of 1 hour and 40 minutes. This is totally unacceptable and abusive to the patients who have to visit this practice. I feel bad giving this rating with Dr. O'Brien's picture sitting there but I'm reading the practice not the physician. In order to give good care, a skilled clinician should be surrounded by a support staff that can help them serve their patients. The person taking my vital assigns was cordial and friendly. How are she did not introduce herself or identify her role. I had to ask her and she gladly volunteered that she was a medical technician.
Dr Obrien is the best, he’s so professional and takes the time to answer my questions, I’m always impressed by his bedside manner and thoughtfulness. I never wait at his office, they have a great office and staff also.
Dr. O’Brien always gives a very comprehensive and thorough examination. He answers my questions in a clear and easy to understand manner. He listens carefully to my concerns and offers appropriate advice.
Dr explained and answered our questions.
Dr. O' Brien is the best. Very thorough and always attentive
Dr. O’Brien is extremely competent and so easy to work with. I know I am getting the best care possible.