Dr. Michael J. O'brien MD
Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine
1430 Tulane Ave Dept. Of Orthopaedic New Orleans LA, 70112About
Dr. Michael O'Brien received his medical degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine in 2003. After completing his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the University of Maryland, and a Shoulder ...
Education and Training
Tulane University School of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
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