New York, New York

Private Practice

Regional

Dr. O'Brien's expertise is in educating healthcare providers and patients through television and radio, enriching under-served communities in New York City through community outreach programs, treating patients and administering surgical services for members in the police department.

Healthcare Including Conducting Community Outreach Programs, Health Education Services, Medical Spa Services

Medical Economics

Weight Training, Rollerskating

Doctor of Osteopathy, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines University, IA (1995); Master's Degree in Clinical Nutrition, New York Institute of Technology (1990); Bachelor's Degree in Biology, New York Institute of Technology (1997); Associate Degree in Biology, Nassau Community College (1996)

Commanding Officer, New York Guard; Commanding Officer, 88th Brigade, 1102 Forward Medical Support Detachment; American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians; American Medical Association; Team Physician, United States of America Amateur Boxing Federation

Family Medicine

7/13/2007

Dr. O'Brien's ability of explaining the complex medical problems in simple terms to his patients separates him from his peers.

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He holds the rank of Captain in the New York Guard and, in July 2007, was promoted to Commander of the 1102 Forward Medical Support Detachment. He hosts his own cable television show called, 'Ask Dr. Tommy O', a health education show in New York. He and his colleagues established a triage center on 9/11/01 for 9-11 survivors at Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan, New York. He is a ringside boxing physician. His research has been published in several health-related articles and has a United States Patent for a medical instrument he developed.

Two New York Guard Operation Support Medals; Humanitarian Award for Healthcare Excellence; Beta Award for Best Health Education Show