William O'Brien, MD
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Treatment & Services
- Abdominal Perineal Resection
- Abdominal Surgery
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
- Appendectomy
- Bile Duct Stone Removal
- Biliary Surgery
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Cancer Surgery Program
- Breast Conservation Surgery
- Breast Diagnostics
- Breast Surgical Oncology
- Breast Ultrasound
- Cancer Center
- Colectomy
- Colon Surgery
- Colonoscopy
- Complex Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy
- Endocrine Surgery - Thyroid And Parathyroid
- Endoscopy
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Gastrectomy
- Gastrointestinal Exams
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Hernia Open Repair Surgery
- Hernia Surgery
- High Risk Breast Cancer
- Intestinal Surgery
- Laparoscopic Abdominal Perineal Resection
- Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery
- Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Lymph Node Biopsy
- Laparoscopic Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement
- Laparoscopic Solid Organ Surgery
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery for Digestive Diseases
- Laparoscopic Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
- Liver Biopsy
- Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Mohs Surgery
- Nipple & Skin Sparing Mastectomy
- Nissen Fundoplication
- Office Ultrasound Guided Biopsy
- Open Inguinal And Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Pancreas Resection
- Pancreatic Surgery
- Parathyroid Surgery
- Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection
- Second Opinion Breast Cancer
- Sentinel Lymph Node Procedures
- Sentinel Node Biopsy
- Single incision laparoscopic surgery
- Single-port Surgery
- Splenectomy
- Stereotactic Brain Biopsy
- Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
- Surgery
- Surgery For Breast Cancer
- Surgery for Diseases Of The Breast
- Surgical Drains
- Surgical Endoscopy and Endoscopic Procedures
- Thyroidectomy
- Tracheostomy
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abdominal Abscess
- Abdominal Pain
- Achalasia
- Anal Abscesses
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Fissures
- Appendicitis
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Breast Disease
- Bile Duct Diseases
- Bile Duct Obstruction
- Bile Duct Stones
- Breast Abscess
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Disease
- Breast Infections
- Breast Lump
- Breast Pain
- Cancer
- Carcinoid Syndrome
- Collagenous Colitis
- Colon Diseases
- Colon Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer
- Crohn's Disease
- Diverticulosis
- Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
- Duodenal Atresia
- Duodenal Polyps
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophagitis
- Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer
- Fissure
- Fistulas
- Gallbladder & Biliary Tract Disease
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gallstones
- Gas (Digestive)
- Gastritis
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
- GI Bleeding
- Goiter
- Gynecomastia
- Heliocobactor Pylori
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatobiliary Disease
- Hernias
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Carcinoid Tumors
- Intra-abdominal Cancer/Tumor
- Intraductal Papilloma
- Intussusception
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Large Intestine Cancer
- Male Breast Cancer
- Melanoma
- Nipple Discharge
- Pancreatitis
- Parathyroid Cancer
- Parathyroid Disease Description
- Pediatric Breast Anomalies
- Pediatric Hydrocele | Hernia
- Recurrent Breast Cancer
- Sarcoma
- Sebaceous Cysts
- Sepsis
- Skin Cancer
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Stomach Cancer
- Temporal Arteritis
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Disease
- Thyroid Nodule
- Ulcerative Colitis
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Appointed
2005
Education & Fellowships
Residency - Mount Sinai Medical Center (Closed)
General Surgery
Cleveland,
OH USA
1990
Medical Education - Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee,
WI USA
1985
Undergraduate - University of Wisconsin
Madison,
WI USA
1981
Internship - Mount Sinai Medical Center of Cleveland
General Surgery
Cleveland,
OH USA
Certifications
- Surgery - General Surgery
Specialty Interests
biliary surgery, biliary system and splenectomy, breast, breast and endocrine, breast cancer, breast diagnostics, breast diseases, breast surgery, colon surgery, endocrine surgery - thyroid and parathyroid diseases and surgery, endocrine surgery (thyroid and parathyroid), general surgery, hernia and thyroid glands, hernia repair, hernia repairs, hernia surgery, Hiatal Hernia, surgical treatment of diseases of the breast
Research & Publications
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161 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall | Star Ratings | |
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Explains | 4.8 | |
Listens | 4.7 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
15 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Nov 30, 2022
Enjoyed meeting Dr. O'Brein. He may me feel very at ease concerning my future surgery
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2022
Everything regarding this appointment was wonderful. Dr. O'Brien is the best!
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2022
Dr. O'Brien is a fantastic surgeon as well as a kind, caring and understanding person. He truly is a one in a million physician!
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2022
First time meeting Dr. O'Brien. Really enjoyed him! Great guy. Felt comfortable with him and his confidence in resolving my issue. Extremely friendly. Felt like an old friend.
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2022
I am VERY impressed with Dr. O'Brien. He was friendly, very professional and put me at ease. He treated me with kindness and explained anything I did not know. Most important, there was no rush to immediately schedule surgery, he booked a test and said we would await those results first!
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2022
Dr. O'Brien was great, made sure I was comfortable and answered all my questions.
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2022
Superior doctor and person. Treats you with respect and a great sense of humor.
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2022
Dr is very genuine
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2022
Dr. O'Brien was very reassuring about my prognosis.
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2022
I never met Dr O'Brien before, he was very courteous extremely well informed on my condition and conveyed all the concerns and issues to me with ease. Doctor treated me like he knew me and like I was part of his own family. I felt very confident leaving there that I was in the best care I could be in. Doctors like him are what's keeping the Cleveland clinic on top.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2022
I felt at ease with dr O'Brien and the explanations he gave me
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2022
Doctor O'Brien was friendly, upbeat and made me feel comfortable during my appointment.His staff was friendly and efficient with placing me in a room and asking required questions and returning phone calls.
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2022
Dr. O'Brien was friendly, funny and showed great care during my visit.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2022
Both *Dr. O'Brian and *Dr. Michalow were kind, patience, thoughtful and gave me excellent care! You are lucky to have them.
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2022
Excellent Dr and staff