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Dr. Sean O'Brien, MD
General Surgery* Age 58
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Dr. Sean O'Brien, MD is a General Surgeon in Kalamazoo, MI.
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Dr. Sean O'Brien, MD

General Surgery* Age 58
Kalamazoo, MI
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Sean O'Brien, MD is a General Surgeon in Kalamazoo, MI.

About

Dr. O'Brien graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at Mich State U/Kalamazoo. Dr. Sean O'Brien, MD is a General Surgeon in Kalamazoo, MI and has 33 years experience. Dr. O'Brien currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ascension Borgess Hospital. Dr. O'Brien has experience treating conditions like Venous Embolism and Thrombosis, Cerebrovascular Disease and Aortic Aneurysm among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. O'Brien received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 29 times. Dr. O'Brien's office accepts new patients. Dr. O'Brien is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Cerebrovascular Disease
Aortic Aneurysm
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Cerebrovascular Disease
Aortic Aneurysm
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Cerebrovascular Disease
Aortic Aneurysm
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Carotid Artery Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Iliac Aneurysm
Lymphedema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Arteriovenous Fistula
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Embolism
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Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Secondary Hypertension
Thyroid Nodule
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Insufficiency
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy Arterial
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Venous Sclerotherapy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Buerger's Disease
Cerebral Embolism
Coarctation of the Aorta
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Congenital Heart Defects
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Illeum Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Marfan Syndrome
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spider Veins
Stomach Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Cancer
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Varicose Veins Genital
Venous Compression
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Angioplasty Vertebral Vessels
Aortic Angioplasty
Aortic Repair
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Nipple Reconstruction
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Trigger Point Injection
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Venous Thrombectomy
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 The Surgical Group of SW. Michigan PC
    1535 Gull Rd Ste 20, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. O'Brien
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May 09, 2025
Dr.O'Brien is very compassionate and informative and he is straightforward with you !! I would not go to anyone else for my vascular needs !!
— May 09, 2025
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Grace Hosp/Wayne State University
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mich State U/Kalamazoo
    1997
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Hahnemann/McP University Hosps
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sean O'Brien, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. O'Brien's profile.

Dr. O'Brien frequently treats the following conditions: Venous Embolism and Thrombosis, Cerebrovascular Disease and Aortic Aneurysm. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Sean O'Brien, MD is affiliated with Ascension Borgess Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension Borgess Hospital

    1521 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI