Dr. Douglas A O'brien M.D.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
825 Washington St Suite 310 Norwood MA, 02062About
Dr. Douglas O'brien is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Norwood, MA. 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
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1996
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1996
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Hearing Loss
- Ear Infection
- Laryngitis
- Ear Wax
- Tonsillitis
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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