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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Dr. Smith is very thorough and efficient. Took awhile to find the right med. Appointments are never rushed so never on time. Bedside manor could be better. Greatly appreciate her.
(5 days ago)
Jun-2026
Very thorough and informative
(6 days ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Smith continues to be caring, astute, and consistent in caring for Mo..
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Very nice was very informative very good listening to my concerns
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Smith is so concerned and knowledgeable. She speaks with you so clearly and explains things so that they are understood.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent doctor explains everything to you and she listens to your concerns
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Smith is the best. Excellent physician that gives her patients 110%.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Easy to understand her diagnosis and she is very pleasant to talk to.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Smith is an amazing physician in so many ways. Under her care, I have come to better understand my conditions, and have finally began to get these issues under control.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
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 month ago)
May-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.
Dr. Smith is very thorough and efficient. Took awhile to find the right med. Appointments are never rushed so never on time. Bedside manor could be better. Greatly appreciate her.
Very thorough and informative
Dr Smith continues to be caring, astute, and consistent in caring for Mo..
Very nice was very informative very good listening to my concerns
Dr. Smith is so concerned and knowledgeable. She speaks with you so clearly and explains things so that they are understood.
Excellent doctor explains everything to you and she listens to your concerns
Dr Smith is the best. Excellent physician that gives her patients 110%.
Easy to understand her diagnosis and she is very pleasant to talk to.
Dr. Smith is an amazing physician in so many ways. Under her care, I have come to better understand my conditions, and have finally began to get these issues under control.
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.