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Adam O'Brien, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery

Accepts New Patients
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About Adam O'Brien, MD

Dr. O’Brien is a native Texan and orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship trained in Sports Medicine. He is from west Texas and trained at some of the top institutions across the country. During his specialty training which focused on arthroscopic (minimally invasive) surgery, he worked with all levels of athletes including the Houston Texans, Rockets, Astros, Dynamo, and the University of Houston Athletics.

Although he has expertise in sports medicine, he also focuses on general orthopedics including acute or chronic knee, shoulder and hip problems, fracture care, and pediatric injuries. While he has cared for athletes of the highest level, he receives the same satisfaction in caring for the weekend warrior. 

Dr. O’Brien also offers platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for a variety of conditions to accelerate healing in a specific area.  Known for their clotting abilities, platelets also contain growth factors that can trigger cell reproduction and stimulate tissue regeneration or healing in the treated area. 

Outside of the OR, he enjoys spending time with his wife, three children and Labrador. They love outdoor activities and attending Baylor sporting events. Dr. O’Brien especially enjoys hiking, fly fishing and skiing.

He is also proud to serve as team physician for athletes at Manor and Taylor high schools.  



LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenAdolescents (ages 12-18), Adults, Geriatrics
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pflugerville
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
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Aetna - Choice POS II
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Aetna - Elect Choice
Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
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Aetna - HMO
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Aetna - Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
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Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Select
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Aetna - Open Choice PPO
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Aetna - QPOS
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Aetna - Select SM
Aetna - US Access
Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
Cigna - EPO
Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
Cigna - HMO Open Acces
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Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
Cigna - LocalPlus
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Cigna - LocalPlusIN
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Cigna - Network
Cigna - Network Open Access
Cigna - Network POS
Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - POS
Cigna - POS Open Access
Cigna - PPO
Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
Humana - ChoiceCare
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Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
Humana - Humana Preferred
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Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
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Humana - National POS
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Imagine Health - EPN
Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
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Medicare - Traditional Medicare
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Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
Accepts New Patients
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior Health Plan - CHIP
Superior Health Plan - CHIP Perinate
Superior Health Plan - Foster Care
Superior Health Plan - STAR
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior - CHIP
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Superior - CHIP Perinate
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Superior - Foster Care
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Superior - STAR
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Superior - STAR+PLUS
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Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
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Tricare - Tricare Prime
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Tricare - Tricare Select
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TriWest HealthCare - VA-PCCC
TriWest - VA-PCCC
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United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
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UnitedHealth - Charter POS
UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core EPO
UnitedHealth - Core HMO
UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
UnitedHealth - Options PPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - PPO
UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select +
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Select EPO
UnitedHealth - Select HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
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Meet Adam O'Brien, MD

Meet Adam O'Brien, MD

Background

Education
  • Medical School: Medical Doctor, University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston (2012)
  • Internship: General Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center (2014)
  • Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Harborview Medical Center University of Washington (2019)
  • Fellowship: Sports Medicine, UT Houston (2020)
Industry Relationships

Physicians who are not employed, contracted with administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health are not required to report relationships and activities with industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry). Information regarding these relationships is therefore not available on this page. However, patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

Reviews (156) for Adam O'Brien, MD

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May 15, 2023
Dr. O'Brien was efficient, thorough and thoughtful in his examination
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May 14, 2023
My experience was great.
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May 13, 2023
Everything went very smooth
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May 12, 2023
Very thorough exam & took time to explain status of my concerns.
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May 6, 2023
Best BSW provider I have ever had. Very clear on treatment options, personable, and allows patient to speak and listens.
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May 6, 2023
So kind and listen my problems carefully and advise me better solutions. Thank you..
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May 6, 2023
Dr. O'Brian was wonderful. He explained all of the options available for reducing the pain my knee. He answered all of my questions and concerns. I would definitely recommend him.
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May 5, 2023
He is an excellent Dr.muy professional, educated and listens with a lot of patience to our health problems.
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May 3, 2023
Dr. O'Brien made me feel comfortable with him from the start. He explained, very well, what was wrong with my shoulder and fully explained what could be done to alleviate my pain and discomfort.
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Apr 30, 2023
Very sensitive to my problem.
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Apr 28, 2023
Ousting care and bedside care manners.
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Apr 28, 2023
Details very well
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Apr 28, 2023
Knowledgeable for my needs very personable, would recommend
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Apr 24, 2023
I am prone to taking an active role in my health care and Dr Obrien showed genuine interest in my concerns and preferences. Together we formulated a plan to address my issues that we both were comfortable with. I appreciate his lack of condescension as much as his expertise as a medical doctor.
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Apr 22, 2023
Nice guy that was very informative. Relays the information and options in a way that's easily understandable. Feel good about the process of moving forward.
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Apr 22, 2023
Very professional and explained things to me very well. Showed genuine concern about my knee pain and offered great advice on what to do at home to care for it as well as other medical options
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Apr 21, 2023
Very down to earth, no pressure regarding treatment. Spent a decent informative time with. Me. Knowledgeable, absolutely recommend
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Apr 18, 2023
Dr Obrien spent the time to explain all of my options
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Apr 12, 2023
Doc is understanding, informative and extremely knowledgeable in his field of medicine.
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Apr 11, 2023
Explained my procedure patiently
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Apr 1, 2023
He was friendly, competent, understanding, and very helpful. He didn't talk down to me and he didn't try to rush through the appointment.
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Mar 30, 2023
Very nice person and answered all of my concerns.
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Mar 29, 2023
Dr. O'Brien was friendly, caring, and very knowledgeable. He helped me recover from a shoulder fracture caused by a fall.
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Mar 27, 2023
Very nice and caring
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Mar 26, 2023
Very good
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Mar 24, 2023
He explained very clear to me what my medical issue was and what my options were to resolve it and I was very pleased with what he informed me how to take care of the issue
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Mar 24, 2023
He is very good at explaining things. Now that I'm home from the care center, what I need to do, what to expect. Went out of his way to get me a Rx for Eliquis that I needed because the care facility only gave me enough for one day (and no Rx). I am very happy to be his patient.
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Mar 20, 2023
Dr. O'Brien was courteous, thorough, professional and addressed all my questions. I didn't feel rushed and I felt like I mattered.
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Mar 17, 2023
Very easy to understand.
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Mar 11, 2023
Dr. O'Brien was great in explaining my options for treating my knee and moving forward I feel good about improving my health with his help.
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Mar 9, 2023
Very good doctor
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Mar 6, 2023
Thorough, thoughtful and professional. I appreciated his opinion and would trust him if I needed any further orthopedic care I would see Dr. O'Brien again.
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Mar 4, 2023
Very thorough and caring. Answers all your questions and makes sure you are doing well!!
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Mar 3, 2023
He is an extraordinary doctor, examines and explains the problem that one presents and the solutions.very grateful for his good treatment.
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Mar 3, 2023
Thorough, explained situation well, helpful
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Mar 3, 2023
Dr O'Brien offers thorough explanation about condition and answers all questions or concerns.
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Mar 1, 2023
Take the time to explain what is happening and what to expect, good listener and care for his patients
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Mar 1, 2023
An excellent Doctor, caring. He is the best
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Feb 24, 2023
Was very personable and professional, particularly with regard to explaining alternate treatment options. I selected to have an injection into my shoulder, which was mostly painless and is proving effective.
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Feb 24, 2023
Excellent Physician & Group
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Feb 24, 2023
Provider LISTENS first before examining the patient. As a first time patient of Dr.O'Brien, am glad he took time to understand what are my concerns pertaining to my health.
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Feb 23, 2023
Gentle. He assessed her injury with understanding her previous injuries and recommended PT.
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Feb 18, 2023
He listen and gave feedback right away. He provided the gel injection I had been waiting 6 months to get from a non BSW provider.
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Feb 17, 2023
He was thorough and asked questions to get a better understanding of my condition. Did a physical examination of the problem along with ordering imaging to find a root cause and better understanding of the problem before suggesting or performing unnecessary treatment.
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Feb 17, 2023
Great
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Feb 16, 2023
I felt very comfortable with Dr. O'Brien and appreciated that he took the time to answer my questions.
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Feb 13, 2023
I needed a doctor to review the MRI that was ordered. It was ordered by another doctor and it was not his specialty. I researched ortho shoulder dept. And I was give this appt. Dr.O'Brien was very thorough and validated the problem I had been complaining about for the last 5 months. It was a relief to have everything explained and I am very pleased with his patience and concern. He is a very caring person.
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Feb 12, 2023
Always on time, very personable, very thorough
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Feb 11, 2023
He went above and beyond through the whole process explaining what and how everything is to be done from here forward
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Feb 11, 2023
Dr O/Brien listened to my description of my knee problem and pain and acted accordingly.
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Feb 11, 2023
He listened. Helped to figure count what was going on and created a plan for wellness.
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Feb 10, 2023
He LISTENED TO ME before conducting physical exam.!!!SO IMPORTANT!
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Feb 10, 2023
Doctor asked questions, listened to my answers, listened to my questions and gave me detailed answers. Walked me through different exercises that I had never done before that helped a lot.
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Jan 30, 2023
Very thorough doctor. Felt like he listened to all my concerns and came up with a treatment plan.
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Jan 26, 2023
Very attentive and professional
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Jan 25, 2023
He is efficient, listens patiently, explains all opts and help me come to a decision for treatment.
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Jan 25, 2023
Very knowledgeable and took all the time necessary to discuss my medical condition and treatment options.
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Jan 22, 2023
VERY PROFESSIONAL
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Jan 22, 2023
Dr O'Brien was caring, professional and took time to answer our questions.
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Jan 21, 2023
I was a little nervous since he was a new doctor for me, but I was really pleased. He showed concern and was very thorough. I will not hesitate to go back.
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Jan 19, 2023
Showed concern and knowledge
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Jan 19, 2023
He is great explains everything. He was great
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Jan 18, 2023
Very professional,kind and caring
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Jan 17, 2023
Very nice and experienced
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Jan 16, 2023
Dr. O'Brien truly took his time to explain the extent of surgery and options going forward. He spent like an hour explaining everything to us and hearing our questions and concerns. Did not feel like we were being herded through like some others. Great experience!!
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Jan 5, 2023
Great bedside manner. Kind, professional, and informative
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Jan 5, 2023
First visit, but I appreciated his patiently answering all my questions and getting me quickly scheduled for the surgical repair.
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Jan 2, 2023
Good hospitality, and explain your problem.
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Dec 25, 2022
First visit with this doctor. Great interaction and personal care
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Dec 22, 2022
Great communicator. Explained issues and treatments in easy to understand manner.
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Dec 15, 2022
He explained everything, and every step of the surgery. He even told me that things don't always come out the same for everyone. I liked him.
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Dec 13, 2022
Excellent , prompt and very concerned about the problem with my ankle. I thought I needed surgery, but Dr O'Brien diagnosis determined I had a severe tandem torn. He prescribed the correct meds and I started feeling a lot better within 24 hours. I will definitely continue to have my faith in him and I am very pleased with the treatment I received.
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