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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Quick professional expert service.
Great sense of humor
May-2025
Great doctor, very knowledgeable
May-2025
Dr. Benton is compassionate, is an outstanding physician, has an engaging and friendly personality, and immediately puts his patients at ease. You look forward to seeing him instead of dreading your visit. I know I have the best doctor taking care of my heart.
May-2025
Very good and caring !
May-2025
The best cardiologist that I have ever visited. Caring, empathetic and an all around great guy.
May-2025
Dr. B is clear and concise and easy to speak with.
May-2025
The Best Thorough Wonderful bedside manner
Knowledgeable
May-2025
Dr.Benson is an excellent doctor and I would recommend him to every one I know.
Apr-2025
Dr Benton saved my life and found out I have POTS. I was passing out all over due to my potassium being low and my blood pressure going up and down when I go to stand up. Very thankful for him.
Apr-2025
Excellent Doctor.
Apr-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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Quick professional expert service. Great sense of humor
Great doctor, very knowledgeable
Dr. Benton is compassionate, is an outstanding physician, has an engaging and friendly personality, and immediately puts his patients at ease. You look forward to seeing him instead of dreading your visit. I know I have the best doctor taking care of my heart.
Very good and caring !
The best cardiologist that I have ever visited. Caring, empathetic and an all around great guy.
Dr. B is clear and concise and easy to speak with.
The Best Thorough Wonderful bedside manner Knowledgeable
Dr.Benson is an excellent doctor and I would recommend him to every one I know.
Dr Benton saved my life and found out I have POTS. I was passing out all over due to my potassium being low and my blood pressure going up and down when I go to stand up. Very thankful for him.
Excellent Doctor.