Distinguished in High Cholesterol

Dr. James O'brien

Cardiology
Capital Cardiology Associates PLLC
7 Southwoods Blvd, 
Albany, NY 

Distinguished in High Cholesterol
Capital Cardiology Associates PLLC
7 Southwoods Blvd, 
Albany, NY 
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Overview

James O'brien is a Cardiologist in Albany, New York. Dr. O'brien is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, High Cholesterol, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Cardiology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in NY
Hospital Affiliations
Columbia Memorial Hospital
Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York
Albany Medical Center Hospital
Berkshire Medical Center
St Peter's Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Humana
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Locations

Capital Cardiology Associates PLLC
7 Southwoods Blvd, Albany, NY 12211
Call: 518-292-6000
Other Locations
Upstate Gastroenterology Associates PC
2200 Burdett Ave, Troy, NY 12180
Call: 518-292-6200

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Clinical Trials

AMPLATZER™ Amulet™ Left Atrial Appendage Occluder Randomized Controlled Trial
AMPLATZER™ Amulet™ Left Atrial Appendage Occluder Randomized Controlled Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 26, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Left Atrial Appendage Ligation With the LARIAT™ Suture Delivery System as Adjunctive Therapy to Pulmonary Vein Isolation for Persistent or Longstanding Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Left Atrial Appendage Ligation With the LARIAT™ Suture Delivery System as Adjunctive Therapy to Pulmonary Vein Isolation for Persistent or Longstanding Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: September 05, 2021
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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1 Total Publications

Wellen's syndrome or traumatic jaw pain?
Wellen's syndrome or traumatic jaw pain?
Journal: BMJ case reports
Published: October 07, 2019
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