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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Only saw Dr. Benton a few times in the last two years. I felt reassured regarding the concerns I had with my anxiety issues. Each time he put my mind at ease with his calming, uplifting and assuring presence and guidance.
(2 days ago)
Nov-2025
12 years of great health care from Dr. Benton
Happy Retirement - It's well deserved!
(3 days ago)
Nov-2025
Highly recommend!
(4 days ago)
Nov-2025
Brilliant 👌
(4 days ago)
Nov-2025
Greatest Dr. ever!!!!
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
He is a great doctor and wonderful person. He is very knowledgeable and makes you feel at ease. I trust him completely.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Benton is awesome. Great guy. Happy retirement next year, enjoy.
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
He has my heart because he saved my heart.
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Very professional & personnel Dr. talks to you on your level.
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Always pleasant! Enjoy retirement
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-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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Only saw Dr. Benton a few times in the last two years. I felt reassured regarding the concerns I had with my anxiety issues. Each time he put my mind at ease with his calming, uplifting and assuring presence and guidance.
12 years of great health care from Dr. Benton Happy Retirement - It's well deserved!
Highly recommend!
Brilliant 👌
Greatest Dr. ever!!!!
He is a great doctor and wonderful person. He is very knowledgeable and makes you feel at ease. I trust him completely.
Dr. Benton is awesome. Great guy. Happy retirement next year, enjoy.
He has my heart because he saved my heart.
Very professional & personnel Dr. talks to you on your level.
Always pleasant! Enjoy retirement