Dr. Michael B. O'brien M.D.
Orthopedist
501 Park Hill Dr Fredericksburg VA, 22401About
Dr. Michael O'brien is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Fredericksburg, VA. Dr. O'brien specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. O'brien tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Princeton University
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
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