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's the first heart Dr. That explained things that i could understand. She made me feel better about a situation that could have otherwise made me feel at risk without real hope in the future.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Very thorough.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Dr. Smith is a top notch cardiologist. Very thorough and professional.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
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
(1 month 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 month ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Smith is thorough and cares about her patients. She is also respectful.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Smith always has a plan. She's fantastic
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Very Knowledgeable & Caring
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Took the time to explain everything about my condition and answered all my questions. Very attentive!!!! Extremely pleased with her care!
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
She saved my life b/c she pushed to have my blood calcium checked.
(1 month ago)
Apr-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's the first heart Dr. That explained things that i could understand. She made me feel better about a situation that could have otherwise made me feel at risk without real hope in the future.
Very thorough.
Dr. Smith is a top notch cardiologist. Very thorough and professional.
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.