Overview
James O'brien is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in South San Francisco, California.
Dr. O'brien is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles. Dr. O'brien is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. O'brien has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James W. O'brien
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James W. O'brien?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James W. O'brien by calling their office at 650-742-2511. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James W. O'brien a top-rated expert for Barrett Esophagus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James W. O'brien is classified as an Advanced expert for Barrett Esophagus, 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. James W. O'brien specialize in?
While Dr. James W. O'brien is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Obstruction, and Gallstones. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. James W. O'brien participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James W. O'brien has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Barrett Esophagus. You can view a list of Dr. James W. 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. James W. O'brien accept my insurance?
Dr. James W. O'brien accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AlohaCare. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-742-2511 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Barrett EsophagusDr. O'brien isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. O'brien isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. O'brien isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. O'brien isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- CholestasisDr. O'brien isAdvanced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. O'brien isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. O'brien isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AnemiaDr. O'brien isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. O'brien isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. O'brien isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. O'brien isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.