Dr. Erin K O'brien MD
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
200 1st St SW Rochester MN, 55905About
Dr. Erin O'brien is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Rochester, MN. Dr. O'brien specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
Education and Training
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 2000
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
Provider Details
Treatments
- Rhinology, Chronic Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps
- Headaches
- Sinusitis
- Allergies
- Deviated Septum
- Nasal Polyps
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Ear Wax
Professional Memberships
- Member Minnesota Medical Association/Zumbro Valley
Fellowships
- Fellow - NIH Research Fellowship, Departments of Anatomy and Cell Biology and Pediatrics: University of Iowa
- Fellow - Rhinology and Chemosensory Fellowship in Dept of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery: University of Nebraska Medical Center
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