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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 Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) and Lipomas 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 28 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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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lipomas
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lipomas
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lipomas
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Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aortic Aneurysm
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Lymphedema
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Ventral Hernia
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Fistula
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Arteriovenous Fistula
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Embolism
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Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Secondary Hypertension
Spider Veins
Toxic Megacolon
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Insufficiency
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adrenalectomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Coronary Thrombectomy
Cystectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Endovascular Repair of Visceral Aorta
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gastrectomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Partial Cystectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vagotomy
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Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Venous Sclerotherapy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Air and Gas Embolism
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Buerger's Disease
Cerebral Embolism
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coarctation of the Aorta
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Congenital Heart Defects
Crohn's Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Fat Embolism
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Graft vs Host Disease
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hirschsprung's Disease
Ileus
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Iliac Aneurysm
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Marfan Syndrome
Meckel's Diverticulum
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 Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Cancer
Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Varicose Veins Genital
Venous Compression
Abdominal Organ Transplant
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Angioplasty Vertebral Vessels
Anoscopy
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Aortic Repair
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Aspiration or Injection of Thyroid Cyst
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cholecystoenterostomy
Colectomy
Colostomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Embolectomy Arterial
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagostomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Glossectomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hernia Repair
Hysterectomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Liver Transplant
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Nipple Reconstruction
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Vaginal Hysterectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
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)
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Trigger Point Injection
Varicose Vein Procedure
Venous Thrombectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. O'Brien
4.9
Based on 28 Reviews
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Mar 01, 2025
Dr O'Brien was friendly, informative and patient with my questions. I would recommend him as a wise choice.
— Mar 01, 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
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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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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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: Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) and Lipomas. 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