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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very attentive doctor, takes averything in to cosideration
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Serious and listens.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Smith was wonderful. She was thorough and answered all of my questions. I believe my heart health is in good hands. Highly recommend!
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Efficient
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very good explaining every thing
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
She is an old fashioned doctor with beyond current medical knowledge! I would recommend her to anyone!
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Knowledgeable
Listened
Good advice
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Professional, comforting, great bedside manner
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
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.
(2 months ago)
Jun-2026
Very thorough and informative
(2 months ago)
Jun-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.
very attentive doctor, takes averything in to cosideration
Serious and listens.
Dr. Smith was wonderful. She was thorough and answered all of my questions. I believe my heart health is in good hands. Highly recommend!
Efficient
Very good explaining every thing
She is an old fashioned doctor with beyond current medical knowledge! I would recommend her to anyone!
Knowledgeable Listened Good advice
Professional, comforting, great bedside manner
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