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Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD

Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery*
4.6 (18)
Map Pin Small New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD

Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD is an Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Specialist in New Orleans, LA. They specialize in Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, has 21 years of experience. They graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Tulane Medical Center. Dr. O'Brien, completed a residency at University Of Maryland Medical System. Patients rated Dr. O'Brien an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. O'Brien works at Practice in New Orleans, LA with other offices in Metairie, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Shoulder along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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

  1. 1
    Office
    202 Janet Yulman Way, New Orleans, LA 70118 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 988-8476
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Sports Medicine Plus
    7030 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 988-0100
    Monday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 12:00
  3. 3
    Tulane Lakeside Orthopedic Clinic
    4720 S I 10 Service Rd W Ste 301, Metairie, LA 70001 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 988-8010
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Tulane Medical Center

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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Humerus Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Arthrocentesis
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
AC Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Avascular Necrosis
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lateral Epicondylitis
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Medial Epicondylitis
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Sleep Apnea
Tenosynovitis
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Achilles Tendinitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Ataxia
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Avulsion Fracture
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Broken Nose
Broken Shoulder Blade
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Colles' Fracture
Complex Fractures
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compound Fracture
Compression Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dysphagia
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Injuries
Extra-Articular Fracture
Facial Fracture
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Gout
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Headache
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Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intra-Articular Fracture
Joint Fracture
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Myositis Ossificans
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Otitis Media
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Pharyngeal Candidiasis
Pharyngitis
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Elbow
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Muscle Strain
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Sprain
Shoulder Tendinitis
Simple Fractures
Sinusitis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Subacromial Bursitis
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Tendonitis
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Thrush
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Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Upper Extremity Fracture
Wear and Tear Arthritis
Whiplash
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Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Tommy John Surgery
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
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    4.6
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    Based on 18 ratings
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    Nov 21, 2023
    Dr. O'Brien is the BEST! He did a bilateral elbow, humerus, ulnar, and radius repair. He allowed my son to use both arms again and regain 95 percent usage. Other surgeons wanted to amputat and gave us very little hope on his ability to use his arms again. However, Dr. O'Brien not only repaired both arms but gave him a quality of life. He is able to use his arms without having to take pain medications and completed physical therapy and can resume most of the things he did prior to this accident. WE CANNOT THANK DR. O'BRIEN ENOUGH FOR BEING THE BEST DOCTOR for our son. It has been seven years and he is still doing great. Much gratitude.
    Greta/Ronald Richardson, II — Nov 21, 2023
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    About Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1104960657
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Rothman Institute/Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Of Maryland Medical System
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Maryland Medical Center|University of Maryland Medical System
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Notre Dame
    Undergraduate School

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    Dr. Michael 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.

    Dr. O'Brien has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. O'Brien has seen patients for Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. O'Brien on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    18 patients have reviewed Dr. O'Brien. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. O'Brien.

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