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Dr. Colin Hirst, MD

Cardiology*
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Albany, NY
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Colin Hirst, MD

Dr. Colin Hirst, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Albany, NY. They specialize in Cardiology, has 12 years of experience, and is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. They graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Saint Peter's Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Hirst an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Hirst works at Practice in Albany, NY with other offices in Troy, NY and Halfmoon, NY. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Hirst's Office Locations

  1. 1
    St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates P.c.
    2 Palisades Dr, Albany, NY 12205 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 458-2000
  2. 2
    Saint Peters Hospital
    315 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 525-1852
  3. 3
    Samaritan Hospital of Troy New York
    2215 Burdett Ave, Troy, NY 12180 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 271-3493
  4. 4
    St. Peter's Family Medicine - Clifton Park
    1735 Route 9, Halfmoon, NY 12065 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 458-2000

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  • Saint Peter's Hospital

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    About Dr. Colin Hirst, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 12 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1235493123
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology
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