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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He is genuinely a good guy and Doctor! Can’t fake that. Just recommend he to a couple co workers.
Jan-2025
Always the best Dr appt experience. Everyone is so pleasant and fun! Always feel comfortable.
Jan-2025
I appreciate how Dr. Benton communicates with me. He is very direct and explains any aspects of my heart health that I don’t understand.
Jan-2025
Dr Benton is one of the best Drs I have seen. He is calm, patient and very professional
Jan-2025
Have always found Dr.Benton to be extremely professional and caring
Jan-2025
Puts me at my ease, has been mine for years,, as I get past 75 reassuring, love the sense of humor....other MDS dont have it
Jan-2025
Dr, Benton is an excellent Doctor. He is open and honest, kind and trust worthy. I am blessed to have him for my doctor.
Jan-2025
Great doctor. Very friendly and informative.
Jan-2025
Best Heart doctor one could ask for.
Jan-2025
personal, professional, thorough, puts you at ease
Gives you a confident feeling in his candor and expressions.
Jan-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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He is genuinely a good guy and Doctor! Can’t fake that. Just recommend he to a couple co workers.
Always the best Dr appt experience. Everyone is so pleasant and fun! Always feel comfortable.
I appreciate how Dr. Benton communicates with me. He is very direct and explains any aspects of my heart health that I don’t understand.
Dr Benton is one of the best Drs I have seen. He is calm, patient and very professional
Have always found Dr.Benton to be extremely professional and caring
Puts me at my ease, has been mine for years,, as I get past 75 reassuring, love the sense of humor....other MDS dont have it
Dr, Benton is an excellent Doctor. He is open and honest, kind and trust worthy. I am blessed to have him for my doctor.
Great doctor. Very friendly and informative.
Best Heart doctor one could ask for.
personal, professional, thorough, puts you at ease Gives you a confident feeling in his candor and expressions.