Dr. Robert Benton received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Johns Hopkins University and his Medical Degree from The University of Vermont College of Medicine. He completed his Internship in Internal Medicine at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Manhattan. Following Internship Dr. Benton and his wife, who is also a physician, spent a year as Internists at the L.B.J. Tropical Medical Center in Pago Pago, American Samoa.
Dr. Robert Benton received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Johns Hopkins University and his Medical Degree from The University of Vermont College of Medicine. He completed his Internship in Internal Medicine at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Manhattan. Following Internship Dr. Benton and his wife, who is also a physician, spent a year as Internists at the L.B.J. Tropical Medical Center in Pago Pago, American Samoa.
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Friendly, good communication. Trusted.
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
I have been a patient of Dr Benton for the past 20 + years. He is the most wonderful doctor I have ever had. He us kind, patient and very thorough. I will miss him very must when he retires and wish him a wonderful life.
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Great guy!
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Thank you!!
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
You go in worrying about what's going on and he makes you so relaxed that you calm down in minutes so you can now listen and hear what he has to say about your visit and the plan to help you.
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Great Doctor, I'll miss him,hope he enjoys retirement.
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Congratulations on your upcoming retirement! Dr. Benton will be missed!
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Outstanding provider! Best cardiologist in the region!
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
He has been very caring and turned into a good friend.
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Dr Benton is the ABSOLUTE best!!
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
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Albany
7 Southwoods Boulevard Albany, NY 12211
Troy
2200 Burdett Ave. Troy, NY 12180
Dr. Robert Benton received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Johns Hopkins University and his Medical Degree from The University of Vermont College of Medicine. He completed his Internship in Internal Medicine at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Manhattan. Following Internship Dr. Benton and his wife, who is also a physician, spent a year as Internists at the L.B.J. Tropical Medical Center in Pago Pago, American Samoa. Upon return, Dr. Benton finished his Internal Medicine Residency and a combined Cardiology and Clinical Pharmacology Fellowship at Georgetown University Medical Center. At Georgetown, his area of concentration was in the metabolism of antiarryhtmic drugs.
Since 1997, Dr. Benton has practiced in Troy, NY and Albany, NY. He is the Chief of Cardiology at Samaritan Hospital and is Past President of the Medical Staff. Dr. Benton is Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. In addition he is certified in the subspecialties of Nuclear Cardiology and Adult Echocardiography. He has earned the title of Certified Physician Investigator from the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.
As the Director of the Capital Cardiology Associates, PC, Division of Clinical Research, Dr. Benton has participated in approximately 30 clinical trials in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Many of these have been landmark studies published in the such journals at the New England Journal of Medicine, The Journal of the American Medical Association, Circulation and The Lancet.
Dr. Benton’s cardiology specialties include general cardiovascular disease, hypertension, nuclear cardiology, and echocardiography.
Dr. Benton lives in Loudonville, NY, with his wife and four children. When he is not practicing cardiology, Dr. Benton enjoys golf and skiing.
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Friendly, good communication. Trusted.
I have been a patient of Dr Benton for the past 20 + years. He is the most wonderful doctor I have ever had. He us kind, patient and very thorough. I will miss him very must when he retires and wish him a wonderful life.
Great guy!
Thank you!!
You go in worrying about what's going on and he makes you so relaxed that you calm down in minutes so you can now listen and hear what he has to say about your visit and the plan to help you.
Great Doctor, I'll miss him,hope he enjoys retirement.
Congratulations on your upcoming retirement! Dr. Benton will be missed!
Outstanding provider! Best cardiologist in the region!
He has been very caring and turned into a good friend.
Dr Benton is the ABSOLUTE best!!