Dr. Dennis O'brien MD
Pediatrician
900 RIDGEBURY RD RIDGEFIELD CT, 06877About
Dr. Dennis O'brien is a pediatrician practicing in RIDGEFIELD, CT. Dr. O'brien is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. O'brien diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. O'brien can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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