James Kevin O'Brien, MD

Cardiology

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.8
Based on 304 ratings
James Kevin O'Brien, MD

About James Kevin O'Brien, MD

Dr. O'Brien is a fellowship-trained, board-certified cardiologist with more than 30 years of experience in outpatient and hospital settings as well as noninvasive techniques. He excels at diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions including heart failure, coronary heart disease, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, arrhythmia, hypertensive disorders, pericardial disease and cardiomyopathies. Dr. O'Brien believes in not only keeping patients fully informed about their diagnoses, condition, prognosis, treatment options and recommendations, but being ready to support their individual choices.

After earning his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine, he completed an internal medicine residency and a cardiology fellowship at Albany Medical Center in New York.

For Dr. O'Brien, caring runs in the family. His father, an internal medicine physician who operated a private practice for 50 years, initially inspired him to pursue cardiology. Shortly after completing his fellowship, Dr. O'Brien followed in his father's footsteps. For more than 20 years, he practiced general cardiology at the O'Brien Health Center in his hometown of Winooski, Vermont.

Before joining Riverside Cardiology Specialists, Dr. O'Brien was the director of cardiovascular services at UHS Cardiology-Norwich at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, New York. During his 10 years there, he also served as medical staff president from 2014-2015.

Married with five adult children, Dr. O'Brien enjoys golf, pickleball, boating, skiing, photography and playing Bridge in his leisure time. He is also interested in the rich culture and history of our region.

Education

Medical: University of Vermont College of Medicine
Residency: Albany Medical Center Hospital
Fellowship: Albany Medical Center Hospital

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine

Locations

Riverside Cardiology Specialists Williamsburg

117 Bulifants Boulevard, B, Williamsburg, VA 23188

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Ratings & Reviews

Riverside Health is committed to exceptional quality, safety and service. All ratings and comments are obtained from patient survey data collected and verified by Press Ganey, an independent organization focused on improving patient experience. Star ratings are displayed for those physicians who participate in Riverside’s patient experience survey program through Press Ganey and have received a minimum of 30 surveys responses.

Overall Satisfaction
4.8
Based on 304 ratings
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March 28, 2025
I felt doctor. O'Brien was extremely efficient and went over Medication's and his concern for a thyroid medicine I have not been taking for a while because CVS is out of stock of it and she gave me some very good information. As a doctor, I would highly recommend him
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March 26, 2025
Dr O'Brien is a great doctor & thorough.
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March 26, 2025
Good service , informative
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March 26, 2025
Condescending.
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March 19, 2025
I prefer a doctor who goes into detail as to what is happening in my body and why. Although I was reassured that my condition is fairly benign, I'm not convinced there is nothing wrong. I left feeling I didn't learn much about my condition and am reaffirmed in my evolving opinion that the medical profession has not got much to offer beyond tests and medications. If my condition worsens I will decide next steps then, but would probably look for a different doctor. [...]
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March 11, 2025
Very pleased
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March 03, 2025
Good
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January 13, 2025
Great care and explanation of the diagnosis and path forward.
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January 11, 2025
Exceptional professional service by physician, responses to my questions and concerns were timely, well articulated, with balanced explanation of pro's and con's related to my condition and what I may consider in the future.
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January 11, 2025
Top notch
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January 06, 2025
Dr. O'Brien provided excellent care, taking time to listen and explain options. He was cheerful, reassuring and caring and addressed matters in a holistic manner that is rare in my experience.
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January 04, 2025
The caregiver was impatient with my wife at times. Expressed irritation with some of my wife's questions and didn't seem to like that she was taking notes
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December 15, 2024
Good
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December 11, 2024
Dr. O'Brien spent a lot of time making sure I understood the Echo results.
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December 07, 2024
All questions were thoroughly answered.
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December 06, 2024
Dr listens as what's going on with urself
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November 21, 2024
Doctor took his time, did not appear rushed. Was wiling to discuss overall health status
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November 18, 2024
Arrogance beyond belief
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November 15, 2024
Everything was just great
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November 06, 2024
I give it an excellent
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