Dr. Vivienne Smith joined Capital Cardiology Associates in 2007 as full time non-invasive cardiologist following a successful career in academic medicine. After receiving her medical degree in 1975 from The University of Vermont Medical College in Burlington, she completed a residency in Internal Medicine at University Hospitals in Boston and New Haven, Connecticut in 1978. Dr. Smith went on to Weill Cornell Medical College to perform a Fellowship in Cardiology, with a subspecialty in Hypertension.
Dr. Vivienne Smith joined Capital Cardiology Associates in 2007 as full time non-invasive cardiologist following a successful career in academic medicine. After receiving her medical degree in 1975 from The University of Vermont Medical College in Burlington, she completed a residency in Internal Medicine at University Hospitals in Boston and New Haven, Connecticut in 1978. Dr. Smith went on to Weill Cornell Medical College to perform a Fellowship in Cardiology, with a subspecialty in Hypertension.
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She is top notch. She takes her time with me and answers all my questions and look ahead to my future and offers great suggestions
(5 days ago)
Apr-2026
I absolutely love Dr. Smith. She is knowledgeable and overall cares for her patients. Dr. Smith saved my life and I will forever be grateful
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Smith is thorough and cares about her patients. She is also respectful.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Smith always has a plan. She's fantastic
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Very Knowledgeable & Caring
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Took the time to explain everything about my condition and answered all my questions. Very attentive!!!! Extremely pleased with her care!
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
She saved my life b/c she pushed to have my blood calcium checked.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Smith always listens and treats me with respect. She gives great counsel and guidance to keep me healthy.
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
very knowledgeable and through
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
She’s brilliant. Wonderful cardiologist.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
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Albany
7 Southwoods Boulevard Albany, NY 12211
Dr. Vivienne Smith joined Capital Cardiology Associates in 2007 as full time non-invasive cardiologist following a successful career in academic medicine. After receiving her medical degree in 1975 from The University of Vermont Medical College in Burlington, she completed a residency in Internal Medicine at University Hospitals in Boston and New Haven, Connecticut in 1978. Subsequently, Dr. Smith went on to Weill Cornell Medical College to perform a Fellowship in Cardiology, with a subspecialty in Hypertension.
Dr. Smith’s academic appointments have included: The University of Connecticut, The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Graduate School of Public Health, and Albany Medical College. Her published research has included dissertations on preclinical cardiac drug development, the use of cardiac imaging to evaluate the hypertensive heart and the epidemiology of aging hearts.
Dr. Smith is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and is one of the first 500 cardiologists to be designated world wide as a specialist in Hypertension. At Capital Cardiology Associates, PC, she continues her practice in general cardiology with a special focus on adults with complex or resistant high blood pressure and disorders of the heart muscle.
She is top notch. She takes her time with me and answers all my questions and look ahead to my future and offers great suggestions
I absolutely love Dr. Smith. She is knowledgeable and overall cares for her patients. Dr. Smith saved my life and I will forever be grateful
Dr. Smith is thorough and cares about her patients. She is also respectful.
Dr. Smith always has a plan. She's fantastic
Very Knowledgeable & Caring
Took the time to explain everything about my condition and answered all my questions. Very attentive!!!! Extremely pleased with her care!
She saved my life b/c she pushed to have my blood calcium checked.
Dr Smith always listens and treats me with respect. She gives great counsel and guidance to keep me healthy.
very knowledgeable and through
She’s brilliant. Wonderful cardiologist.