Daniel C. O'brien
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13
conditions

Dr. Daniel C. O'brien

Otolaryngology
Alegent Creighton Clinic
7710 Mercy Rd, Suite 3000, 
Omaha, NE 
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Expertise in
13
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Alegent Creighton Clinic
7710 Mercy Rd, Suite 3000, 
Omaha, NE 

Overview

Dr. O'Brien is an Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon) who is fellowship trained in Neuro-Rhinologist and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgeon. His clinical expertise is in the care of complex nasal and sinus disorders, with additional clinical interests in facial pain/sinus headache, obstructive sleep apnea, and allergy.Dr. O’Brien is an alumnus and booster of Creighton University. He obtained his medical doctorate from the University of California at Davis, before completing his residency at West Virginia University. He now serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at Creighton University's School of Medicine, and co-director of the skull base center at CUMC-Bergan Mercy Hospital. Dr. O'Brien is double board certified in both the United States and Canada.

Dr. O'brien is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Polyps, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Adenoidectomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

Dr. O'brien is board certified in Otolaryngology - American Board Of Otolaryngology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 38 peer reviewed articles. Dr. O'brien is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Otolaryngology

Board Certifications

Otolaryngology - American Board Of Otolaryngology

Fellowships

University of Alberta Hospitals

Hospital Affiliations

CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy
CHI Health Lakeside
Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs
Chi Health Lakeside
Chi Health Bergan Mercy
Chi Health Midlands

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

ALEGENT CREIGHTON CLINIC
7710 Mercy Rd, Suite 3000, Omaha, NE 68124

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

38 Total Publications

Rhinosinusitis in Adults With Autoimmune Diseases: A Scoping Review.
Rhinosinusitis in Adults With Autoimmune Diseases: A Scoping Review.
Journal: International forum of allergy & rhinology
Published: May 20, 2026
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Is Dr. Daniel C. O'brien a top-rated expert for Adenoidectomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Daniel C. O'brien is classified as an Advanced expert for Adenoidectomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Daniel C. O'brien specialize in?

While Dr. Daniel C. O'brien is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Adenoidectomy, Nasal Polyps, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.

Does Dr. Daniel C. O'brien participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Daniel C. O'brien has published 38 articles and abstracts on conditions like Adenoidectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Daniel C. O'brien's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Daniel C. O'brien accept my insurance?

Dr. Daniel C. O'brien accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 402-343-8650 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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