Major Product/SVS:
Healthcare including Community Outreach Programs and Health Education
Favorite Business Publication:
Medical Economics
Hobbies/Sports:
Weight Training, Roller Skating
Education Degrees:
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); Doctor of Osteopathy, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines University, IA (1995)
Affiliations Awards:
Commanding Officer, New York Guard; 1102 Forward Medical Support Detachment, 88th Brigade, New York Guard; American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians; American Medical Association; Team Physician, USA Boxing
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Dr. O'Brien's ability to explain complex medical problems in simple terms to his patients separates him from his peers.
Charity:
Community Outreach Programs; Clothing and Food Drives; Health Screening Events
Number Of Years In Profession:
15
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. O'Brien holds the rank of captain in the New York Guard and in July 2007, he was promoted to commander of the 1102 Forward Medical Support Detachment. He hosts his own cable television show called, 'Ask Dr. Tommy O,' which is a health education show in New York. He and his colleagues established a triage center in 2001 for 9-11 survivors at Stuyvesant High School at Manhattan, in New York. He is also a ringside boxing physician. His research has been published in several health-related articles and he holds a United States patent for a medical instrument that he developed.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Educating Healthcare Providers and Patients through Television and Radio, Enriching Underserved Communities in New York City through Community Outreach Programs, Treating Patients, Administering Surgical Services for Members of the Police Department
Education Certifications:
Certification in Emergency Management and Family Medicine, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Awards/Honors:
Two-Time Recipient, New York Guard Operations Support Medal; Humanitarian Award for Healthcare Excellence; Beta Award for Best Health Education Show