51 N. 39th Street, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Overview

Joan O'brien is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her top areas of expertise are Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Retinoblastoma, and Vitrectomy. Dr. O'brien is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Dartmouth Medical School
Residency
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in PA
Board Certifications
Ophthalmology, 1996
Fellowships
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
UCSF Medical Center and Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female
Awards
Recognized annually in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2018 through 2023

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Provider Partners Health Plan
  • MEDICARE SNP
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
View 8 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

Scheie Eye Institute Penn Presbyterian
51 N. 39th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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.


Similar Doctors
Carol L. Shields
Expertise in
38
conditions
Ophthalmology
Expertise in
38
conditions
Ophthalmology

Shields And Shields PC

840 Walnut St, Fl 14, 
Philadelphia, PA 
 (2.4 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Carol Shields is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shields is highly rated in 38 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Retinoblastoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Uveal Melanoma, Vitrectomy, and Iridectomy.

Expertise in
27
conditions
Ophthalmology
Expertise in
27
conditions
Ophthalmology

Scheie Eye Institute Perelman

3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
 (0.9 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Tomas Aleman is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aleman is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Choroideremia, Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Cone-Rod Dystrophy. Dr. Aleman is currently accepting new patients.

Expertise in
18
conditions
Ophthalmology
Expertise in
18
conditions
Ophthalmology

Retinovitreous Associates Ltd

840 Walnut St, 1020 Mid Atlantic Retina, 
Philadelphia, PA 
 (2.4 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Sunir Garg is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Garg is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Endophthalmitis, Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Garg is currently accepting new patients.

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

Find Dr. O'brien's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
        Want to save this doctor for later?
        Sign Up
        Is this your doctor?
        Find A Second Opinion
        Not sure about your diagnosis?
        Check Your Symptoms
         
         
         
         
        Learn about our expert tiers
        Learn More
        Are you the provider on this profile?
        Claim Profile