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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Tough but good
(3 days ago)
Dec-2025
She is a special person and gives trustworthy sound medical advice.
(6 days ago)
Dec-2025
Very thorough and caring.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
She and her assistant are wonderful. I feel very fortunate to have her as my cardiologist and have total confidence in her decisions as to my heart health.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
She cares about her patients.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Excellent Doctor. Explains everything and seems very caring.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Very pleasant and to the point. She gave me a wake up call about my health, but in a caring way. Great doctor
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Thorough, concerned, willing to discuss problems
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Dr smith is a wonderful dr. Always listens to my concerns and is very thorough.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Really appreciate Dr Smith's no-nonsense approach to my care. We do share a laugh now and then, so it's not al seriousness. Good mix!
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
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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.
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Tough but good
She is a special person and gives trustworthy sound medical advice.
Very thorough and caring.
She and her assistant are wonderful. I feel very fortunate to have her as my cardiologist and have total confidence in her decisions as to my heart health.
She cares about her patients.
Excellent Doctor. Explains everything and seems very caring.
Very pleasant and to the point. She gave me a wake up call about my health, but in a caring way. Great doctor
Thorough, concerned, willing to discuss problems
Dr smith is a wonderful dr. Always listens to my concerns and is very thorough.
Really appreciate Dr Smith's no-nonsense approach to my care. We do share a laugh now and then, so it's not al seriousness. Good mix!