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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202 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 4.6 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
40 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Apr 30, 2021
outstanding experience. seamless. Dr. O'Brien was phenomenal! answered all my questions.
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2021
Dr O'Brien was Awesome !! He really took the time to explain everything to me & answer any questions I had.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2021
I had a good experience with Dr. Obrien
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2021
I like this Doctor because he is informant about your problem you have.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2021
I would recommend this Doctor to other people
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2021
Great experience with Dr. O'Brien, not so much with checking out.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2021
Very compasionate doctor, and listened carefully
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2021
Dr. Obrien is the best!
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2021
Dr. Obrien is fantastic!
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2021
Excellent doctor
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2021
Dr. O'Brien was positive and explained procedures.
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2021
Dr. O'Brien was very attentive and was able to realize my concerns and fears without my really having to ask. He was kind, thoughtful and very specific with the answers and I am appreciative of that.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2021
great team and I liked the Dr.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2021
Surgery was scheduled but not yet performed. At this point, however, I must say that I was mightily impressed with Dr. O'Brien as a physician and a person. I feel that my health and welfare are in good, professional hands.
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2021
Dr. O'Brien is fantastic
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2021
Dr O'Brien is very attentive and listens to my concerns.
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2021
Really feel very comfortable with Dr. O'Brien & his entire staff!
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2021
Dr. O'Brien is the Best!I can't say enough about him....My second surgery with him! He truly makes you feel like a Priority!!!
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2021
The people in Dr. O'Brien's office are very polite and helpful!
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2021
Dr. O'Brien is a very nice, friendly, professional and knowledgeable person. He listened to me and was genuinely concerned about my health issues.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2021
the staff in this office are caring people, especially Dr O'Brien
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2021
Dr O'Brien is a very caring person
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2020
Dr. O'Brien is a wonderful, amazing doctor, very professional. Always shows genuine concern.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2020
I was very comfortable with Dr O'Brien and pleased with my visit.
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2020
Very pleased and impressed by the doctor, would highly recommend him to other people.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2020
Dr O'Brien is always very caring and describes all info re situation in depth.
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2020
Dr. O'Brien was terrific!
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2020
*Dr. O'Brien very compassionate & caring, listens to problems & explained any procedures very well.
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2020
receptionist is fabulous. dr O'Brien is thorough with excellent bedside manner.
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2020
Dr. O'Brien was very knowledgeable, kind and professional. it was a great visit.
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2020
Dr O'Brien was warm, kind and professional. he treated me with courtesy and respect. He demonstrated genuine concern for my overall well being. He even took the time to draw me a picture of the challenges occurring with my gall bladder to demonstrate how the surgery would address the issues.
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2020
dr o'brien is the best, period, end of story.
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2020
Dr. O'Brien was wonderful
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2020
Dr Obrien took as much time as I needed to discuss care options
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2020
I was treated with respect and courtesy. the dr and nurses were wonderful
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2020
Dr. O'Brien was exceptional throughout the entire process
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2020
Dr. O'Brien is one of the most caring doctors that I see. He understands his patients' feelings and emotions and does all in his power to make them feel comfortable and relaxed.
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2020
Dr. O'Brien was wonderful. I feel comfortable knowing he is going to be doing my surgery.
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2020
great provider
Reviewed on May 27, 2020
Doctor O'Brien took the time to explain everything to me.