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Dr. James O'Brien, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.8 (13)
Map Pin Small Honolulu, HI
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James O'Brien, MD

Dr. James O'Brien, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Honolulu, HI. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 33 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Duke University and is affiliated with Straub Clinic And Hospital, Pali Momi Medical Center and Hilo Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. O'Brien an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. O'Brien works at Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - Greenfield in Honolulu, HI. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. O'Brien's Office Locations

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    Straub Medical Center
    888 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (808) 522-4233

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  • Straub Clinic And Hospital
  • Pali Momi Medical Center
  • Hilo Medical Center

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Barrett's Esophagus
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Crohn's Disease
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Hepatitis B
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Malnutrition
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Retroperitoneum Cancer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
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Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
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Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Giardiasis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Anoscopy
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Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    3.8
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    About Dr. James O'Brien, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 33 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French
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    NPI Number
    • 1841275252
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Duke University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. James O'Brien, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. O'Brien is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. O'Brien works at Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - Greenfield in Honolulu, HI. View the full address on Dr. O'Brien’s profile.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. O'Brien. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. O'Brien.

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