
Dr. Michael D Obrien MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1378 Nw 124th St Suite 200 Clive IA, 50325About
Dr. Michael Obrien is a gastroenterologist practicing in Clive, IA. Dr. Obrien specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Obrien performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Tulane University School of Medicine 1989
Provider Details
Treatments
- Crohn's Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Gastritis
- Diverticulosis
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
- Hernia
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Practice At 1378 Nw 124th St Suite 200
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Bernard Michael Feldman D.O.1601 Nw 114th St Clive IA 50325
- Dr. Christopher M Gibbs MD5950 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 221 WEST DES MOINES IA 50266
- Dr. Charles C Larson M.D.5950 University Ave West Des Moines IA 50266
- Dr. Ganesh Iyer MD3600 30th St Des Moines IA 50310
- Dr. Shawn M. Hancock D.O.5950 UNIVERSITY AVE WEST DES MOINES IA 50266
- Dr. Abdullah A Fayyad MD1601 Nw 114th St Clive IA 50325
Nearest Hospitals
IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl
1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309