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Dr. Richard O'Brien, MD

Neurology*
3.7 (3)
Map Pin Small Durham, NC
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Richard O'Brien, MD

Dr. Richard O'Brien, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Durham, NC. Dr. O'Brien, completed a fellowship at Hopkins Hospital. Dr. O'Brien, completed a residency at Johns Hopkins. Patients rated Dr. O'Brien an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. O'Brien works at Practice in Durham, NC. They frequently treat conditions like Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst 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
    Duke University Hospital
    932 Morreene Rd, Durham, NC 27705 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 668-2879
  2. 2
    Private Diagnostic Clinic Pllc
    40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 684-8111

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  • Duke University Hospital

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Cervical Stenosis
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
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Vascular Dementia
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Vasculitis
Vertigo
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Visual Field Defects
Vitamin B Deficiency
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Cognitive Function Testing
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Electrodiagnostic Procedure
EMG (Electromyography)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Functional Movement Screening
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Nerve Conduction Studies
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Peripheral NeuropathyTesting
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
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    About Dr. Richard O'Brien, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurology

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    Specialties*
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1346297306
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Hopkins Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Johns Hopkins
    Residency
    Internship
    • Massachusetts Gen
    Internship
    Undergraduate School
    • Harvard
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Neurology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Richard 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 Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease, 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.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. O'Brien. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. O'Brien.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. O'Brien, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. O'Brien appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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