
Dr. Paul O brien MD
Emergency Physician
8600 Old Georgetown Rd Bethesda MD, 20814About
Dr. Paul O brien practices Emergency Medicine in Bethesda, MD. Dr. O brien assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. O brien examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1982
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Provider Details
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Practice At 8600 Old Georgetown Rd
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Nearby Providers
- Grigory Charny4301 Jones Bridge Rd Bethesda MD 20814
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- Dr. Emily Gordon MD8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD BETHESDA MD 20814
- Dr. Frederick Thaler MD8600 Old Georgetown Rd Bethesda MD 20814
- Dr. Jeremy Brown MD8401 Wisconsin Ave Bethesda MD 20814
- Dr. Barton Walker Leonard MD8600 Old Georgetown Rd Bethesda MD 20814
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