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Dr. James O'Brien, MD

Cardiology* Age 63
Dr. James O'Brien, MD
3.2 (18 Ratings)

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Dr. James O'Brien, MD
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Dr. James O'Brien, MD

Cardiology* Age 63
Albany, NY
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James O'Brien, MD is a Cardiologist in Albany, NY.

About

Dr. O'Brien graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. James O'Brien, MD is a Cardiologist in Albany, NY and has 36 years experience. Dr. O'Brien currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St Peter's Hospital, Berkshire Medical Center, Albany Medical Center Hospital, Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital, Columbia Memorial Hospital and Glens Falls Hospital. Dr. O'Brien has experience treating conditions like Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy and Atrial Fibrillation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. O'Brien received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. O'Brien's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. O'Brien is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiomyopathy
Atrial Fibrillation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiomyopathy
Atrial Fibrillation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiomyopathy
Atrial Fibrillation
Congestive Heart Failure
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypokalemia
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Third Degree Heart Block
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Endocarditis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Angina
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Autonomic Disorders
Biventricular Heart Failure
Brugada Syndrome
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Endocarditis
Heart Murmur
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Infective Endocarditis
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipidoses (incl. Gaucher Disease)
Long QT Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Multifocal Premature Beats
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Obesity
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Orthostatic Hypotension
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericarditis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Subacute Endocarditis
Tetralogy of Fallot
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thrombosis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tricuspid Valve Atresia
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Unstable Angina
Vascular Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Vitamin D Deficiency
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicaid
  • Navigate POS
  • MVP Health Care PPO
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Humana
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Fidelis Care HMO
  • PHP-Physicians Health Plan
  • Aetna
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Empire (Select Network)-NY POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Universal American
  • POMCO Group
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
  • WellCare
  • Emblem Health
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Capital Cardiology Associates PLLC
    7 Southwoods Blvd, Albany, NY 12211
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 292-6000
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Upstate Gastroenterology Associates PC
    2200 Burdett Ave, Troy, NY 12180
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 292-6200

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. O'Brien
3.2
Based on 18 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (6)

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Patient Reviews
Sep 26, 2023
He explains everything very well, I know I'm in good hands..very caring..excellent doctor..never waited along time to be seen..
— Sep 26, 2023
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Specialties*
Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Saint Vincent's Hospital
    1989
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Georgetown University Medical Center
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James O'Brien, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. O'Brien's profile.

Dr. O'Brien frequently treats the following conditions: Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy and Atrial Fibrillation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James O'Brien, MD is affiliated with St Peter's Hospital, Berkshire Medical Center, Albany Medical Center Hospital, Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital, Columbia Memorial Hospital and Glens Falls Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James O'Brien, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St Peter's Hospital

    315 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY

  • Berkshire Medical Center

    725 North St, Pittsfield, MA

  • Albany Medical Center Hospital

    43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY

  • Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital

    1 Norton Ave, Oneonta, NY

  • Columbia Memorial Hospital

    71 Prospect Ave, Hudson, NY

  • Glens Falls Hospital

    100 Park St, Glens Falls, NY