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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I am sorry to hear that he is going to retire. He has such a great personality and makes mr feel comfortable. He will truly missed.
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
Best doctor I ever met. So professional, helpful and friendly.
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
One of a kind cardiologist! He will be sorely missed by his staff and patients. Grateful for his kind, competent care.
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
He is the best Dr. I have ever had! My entire family has either seen him or activity sees him! He is very thorough, and cares about his patients. He is Very personable and has a wonderful bedside manner! Just a lovely person in general! Would not want to see anyone else!
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
Very easy to converse with. Will answer any and all questions with easy to understand responses.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Fr Benton,has always been very Great to me and going to miss's him very much and wish you a very Graet retirement,Dave
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
He’s the best
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Among the best! Very personable, engaging, and makes all advice easy to understand.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Professional, thorough.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Personable! Informative! Kind.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-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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I am sorry to hear that he is going to retire. He has such a great personality and makes mr feel comfortable. He will truly missed.
Best doctor I ever met. So professional, helpful and friendly.
One of a kind cardiologist! He will be sorely missed by his staff and patients. Grateful for his kind, competent care.
He is the best Dr. I have ever had! My entire family has either seen him or activity sees him! He is very thorough, and cares about his patients. He is Very personable and has a wonderful bedside manner! Just a lovely person in general! Would not want to see anyone else!
Very easy to converse with. Will answer any and all questions with easy to understand responses.
Fr Benton,has always been very Great to me and going to miss's him very much and wish you a very Graet retirement,Dave
He’s the best
Among the best! Very personable, engaging, and makes all advice easy to understand.
Professional, thorough.
Personable! Informative! Kind.