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Dr. William O'Brien, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
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Dr. William O'Brien, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Aurora, IL.
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Dr. William O'Brien, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Aurora, IL
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. William O'Brien, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Aurora, IL.

About

Dr. William O'Brien, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Aurora, IL and has 35 years experience. They graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1989 and completed a residency at University Cincinnati.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Presence Mercy Medical Center and Rush Copley Medical Center. Dr. O'Brien has experience treating conditions like Umbilical Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. O'Brien received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. O'Brien is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Wait Times

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Friendly Staff

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Umbilical Hernia
Wound Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Umbilical Hernia
Wound Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Umbilical Hernia
Wound Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Appendectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Colostomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision
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Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Lobectomy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Proctectomy
Pyloromyotomy
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Varicose Vein Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Preferred PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Dreyer Medical Group Ltd
    1221 N Highland Ave, Aurora, IL 60506
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 859-8700
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Advocate Medical Group - Highland - General Surgery
    1221 N Highland Ave, Aurora, IL 60506
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 264-8540
  3. 3 Dreyer Clinic Inc
    1508 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 585-7100
  4. 4 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
    3815 Highland Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 275-4200
  5. 5 Presence Mercy Medical Center - Psychiatric Unit
    1325 N Highland Ave, Aurora, IL 60506
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 859-2222

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Dec 28, 2015
It was luck of the draw with my appendix surgery but I couldn't have asked for a better surgeon or Dr. Very satisfied!
Rick T in Crest Hill, IL — Dec 28, 2015
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Cincinnati
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Cincinnati
    1996
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William O'Brien, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. O'Brien's profile.

Dr. William O'Brien, MD is affiliated with Presence Mercy Medical Center and Rush Copley Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. William O'Brien, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Presence Mercy Medical Center

    1325 N Highland Ave, Aurora, IL

  • Rush Copley Medical Center

    2000 OGDEN AVE, Aurora, IL