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Dr. Stephen O'Brien, MD

Dr. Stephen O'Brien, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen O'Brien, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in New York, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Virginia in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Naples Community Hospital and Hospital for Special Surgery. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 49 reviews 4 Star Rating (49 reviews)

Practice

535 E 70th St New York, NY 10021

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Dr. O'Brien's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. O'Brien

4.0

49 ratings, 24 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Aug 14, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ellyn Harris – Nov 30, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Apr 09, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Marsha Goldberg – Jan 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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MJ Kehoe – Dec 07, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 14, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Sep 12, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Scott Frank – Apr 13, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
John in Massapequa – Feb 16, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Joan in New York – Feb 03, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Traugott Lawler in Hamden, CT – Feb 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Staten Island, New York – Jan 31, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 25, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
GOLDEN – Dec 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 14, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
S Feinberg in New York, NY – Oct 12, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
S Feinberg in New York, NY – Oct 12, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
MJ Griffin in Massapequa, NY – Jul 14, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
JaneG in New York, NY – Jul 10, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Stere Gicu in New York, NY – Apr 08, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Stephen O'Brien, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in New York, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Virginia in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Naples Community Hospital and Hospital for Special Surgery. He is accepting new patients.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Hospital For Special Surgery

    Residency Hospital
  • Hospital Special Surgery

    Fellowship Hospital, 1987
  • Yale University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1982
  • University Of Virginia

    Medical School, 1981
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Locations

Practice

Hospital for Special Surgery535 E 70th St New York, NY 10021
1
Riley J. Williams III MD PC525 E 71st St New York, NY 10021
2
Stephen G. Geiger MD PC333 Earle Ovington Blvd Ste 106 Uniondale, NY 11553
3
HSS-Florida Physicians LLC300 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    535 E 70th St
    New York, NY 10021
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    24% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center

    100 Port Washington Blvd
    Roslyn, NY 11576
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    19% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Jupiter Medical Center

    1210 S Old Dixie Hwy
    Jupiter, FL 33458
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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