Dr. James J. Obrien, MD | Albany, NY | Cardiovascular Disease

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Dr. James Obrien is a cardiologist with extensive experience in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine and has been practicing for 38 years. Dr. Obrien is multilingual, speaking Spanish, German, Russian, Italian, Arabic, and English.

Dr. Obrien practices at several locations throughout Albany, New York, including Saint Peters Hospital, Albany Medical Center, and Samaritan Hospital Albany Memorial Campus. He specializes in treating heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease, with particular expertise in heart disease affecting women. His diagnostic services include electrocardiograms and blood tests, and he offers remote patient monitoring to help track heart health. Patients rate Dr. Obrien 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.1

10 Ratings
38 years of experience
speaks Spanish, German, Russian, Italian, Arabic, English
Royal Clg Of Phys Surgs
6 written reviews
2 specialties
16 areas of expertise
3 hospital affiliations
4 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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4.1

10 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 19 Minutes

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Had a good bedside manner: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
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Provided follow-up after the visit: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
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He was very informative and addressed all my concerns. I’m feel very comfortable having him as my doctor and would recommend him to anyone.

May 12th, 2026

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I love Dr O’Brien! He is always thorough in explanations and he takes his time to point out your concerns ! I have been seeing him for 20 years when I first got diagnosed with my medical condition at 17! His nurses that see you prior to him entering the room are always so kind as well!

May 12th, 2026

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He was running 1 1/2 hr behind. Staff should alert the parents to that. Dr Obrien was very down to earth, answered all our questions. Very pleased with him. As to over booking, if people would have the common courtesy and cancel appointments rather then just not show up this is the reason. This is a business and if u don’t have the patients, you don’t have a business.

April 26th, 2026

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He accurately diagnosed & treated my issue after anothe cardiologist misdiagnosed me.

December 27th, 2014

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When you have a scheduled appt - arrive ahead of schedule - then sit in waiting room for 1-1/2 hours - then the nurse comes out and calls in 4 patients confirming time of appt which all turn out to be for same time slot - then you sit in room for another 45 minutes - by this time it's well past lunch time and you're starving to death - the nurse arrives - you tell her you are starving and want to know if they are going to serve lunch - and her comment is "Dr. O'Brien is a very busy man and when you schedule appt there is no sense in rushing because there will be at least a two hour wait" well, there is something g wrong there. Then nurse tells O'Brien we are not happy and he comes in with and attitude. He gave us 20 minutes of his time which then consisted with in correct info in his report meaning he was not paying attention. We found him obnoxious, high almighty attitude, inconsiderate, especially selfish and uncaring since he made so many people wait. Perhaps We should… include GREED in there. So sorry we hung around but you can be sure we did not do a followup with him.

October 9th, 2013

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THE STAFF MEMBER WAS SHOUTING MY PERSONAL BUSINESS SO EVERYONE COULD HEAR EVEN WHEN I ATTEMTED TO QUELL HER LOUDNESS SHE CONTINUED...NOT GOOD, I KNOW THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS REAL PRIVACY..BUT THERE IS SUCH A THING AS BEING DISCREET, ANYWAY DR OBRIEN IS SO FANTASTIC THAT HIS PRESENCE MADE ME FORGET ABOUT IT.

September 29th, 2011

Capital Cardiology Associates

7 Southwoods Blvd Ste 4Albany, NY 12211

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Saint Peters Hospital

315 S Manning BlvdAlbany, NY 12208

Tel: (518) 525-1550

Albany Medical Center

43 New Scotland AveAlbany, NY 12208

Tel: (518) 262-3125

Samaritan Hospital Albany Memorial Campus

600 Northern BlvdAlbany, NY 12204

Tel: (518) 471-3221


Dr. James Joseph Obrien, MD	Dr. Fremlin Dekyi, MD	Dr. Michael L. Schwartz, MD	Dr. Raghav Sharma, MD
Cardiovascular Disease	Cardiovascular Disease	Cardiovascular Disease	Cardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.1 (10 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.5 (55 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)
38 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience	38 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, German, Russian, Italian, Arabic, English		Speaks English	Speaks English, Hindi
Albany , NY	Brooklyn , NY	Pomona , NY	Winter Park , FL
Med School: Royal Clg Of Phys Surgs	Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med	Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine	Med School: New York Medical College
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Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Arrhythmia
Atherosclerosis
Blood Clot
Cardiac Arrhythmias
Cardiac Defibrillator Implant
Heart Attack
Heart Block
Heart Diseases
Heart Failure
High Cholesterol
Hypertension
Internal Medicine
Pacemaker Implantation
Stroke
Unstable Angina

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Royal Clg Of Phys Surgs

Royal College Of Surgeons In Ireland School Of MedicineGraduated in 1988

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What languages does Dr. James Obrien speak?: Dr. James Obrien speaks Spanish, German, Russian, Italian, Arabic, and English.

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