Dr. Thomas O'brien, DO

Dr. Thomas O'brien, DO

Family Physician
1700 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY
4.77
“Great service and great communication from Dr O'brien. He will be my pulmonary doctor from now on. I'm glad I found him.”
John R.March 12, 2026
Highly recommended
93% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
96% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.77

Average wait time

4.93

Bedside manner

4.96
“Great service and great communication from Dr O'brien. He will be my pulmonary doctor from now on. I'm glad I found him.”
John R.March 12, 2026
“I come all the way from Jackson heights Queens to see Dr OBrien I drive 55 minutes Worth EVERY MILE. He’s my favorite Primary care doctor in NYC I work with doctors and help train residents at Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC as a Registered Nurse. So…. I know doctors fairly well This guy is wonderful Best Wishes, David”
David J.February 26, 2026

About Dr. Thomas O'brien

Dr. Tommy O has a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, a Masters Degree in Clinical Nutrition from the New York Institute of Technology, and completed his Family Medicine Residency at St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, New York. Dr. Tommy O spent the first sixteen years of his career practicing Primary Care in an underserved community located in the South Bronx. He then opened a private practice on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Dr. Tommy O has devoted his life to not just treating his patients but educating them so they can improve their lifestyle through healthier choices. Through the use of medication, hands-on manipulation, and education, he is able to treat each patient as an individual and tailor a protocol that will best resolve any medical issue. Dr. Tommy O is known for his ability to explain complex medical problems in simple terms so that every patient can understand and help control their well-being. More than a medical practitioner, Dr. Tommy O is an author with two certified number 1 Amazon Best sellers, as well as a public servant who has devoted much time and effort to enriching communities across New York City

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Upper respiratory Infection (URI)
Upper respiratory Infection (URI)

Other popular visit reasons

Annual Physical
Bladder and Bowel Management
Chiropractic Consultation
Disc Disease of Neck and Back
Drug Allergy
Foot Consultation
Illness
Psychiatry Consultation
Annual Physical
Bladder and Bowel Management
Chiropractic Consultation
Disc Disease of Neck and Back

Office location

Thomas G Obrien II MSDOPC
1700 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210

Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • North Shore University Hospital

Education and training

  • Medical School - Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
  • St. Barnabas Hospital, Residency in Family Medicine
  • New York Institute of Technology, Master's in Clinical Nutrition

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1063434298

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.77
Wait time
4.93
Bedside manner
4.96
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Great service and great communication from Dr O'brien. He will be my pulmonary doctor from now on. I'm glad I found him.
Verified patient
Great Dr. I'm gonna be on top of my issues an I'm sure he will help me along the way. Great service & care, felt important
Verified patient
Great doctor! Good listener, fit my needs of looking into life style modification before meds.
Verified patient
I’m extremely satisfied, I wasn’t rushed and explained what needs to be done clearly.
Verified patient
Always welcome at the office with friendly staff and doctor was amazing.
Verified patient
Visit went fine, Dr. Thomas was communicative and helpful, but the follow up communications with the office have been pretty bad. Have contacted the office numerous times now requesting email documentation of my visit and updates about the status of my refills. I've left my email and my phone number and nobody has contacted me back (been a week). Friendly doctors but disappointed with lack of organization.
Doctor O’Brien himself is lovely. He is quick but thorough, and he answers any of you questions or concerns. With that said, his office is a disaster. I had an issue at his queens location with his staff booking appointments on my behalf without telling me, then trying to pressure me into coming for my “medication maintenance” (I was not on any medication). I came to his Brooklyn location because I needed labs quickly. They didn’t have gowns for the EKG so they asked me if I minded just lifting my shirt up - okay no problem. But the entire time, the other assistant just sat there in the room playing on her phone. She then went in & out of the room 3 times while I was topless, and even let in the gentleman from the front desk again as I, a female patient, is sitting there with my shirt up. I was supposed to have a follow up tomorrow for my lab results, and they were blowing up my phone today because they had the dates wrong. Even though I got an email confirmation for tomorrow.
Verified patient
I come all the way from Jackson heights Queens to see Dr OBrien I drive 55 minutes Worth EVERY MILE. He’s my favorite Primary care doctor in NYC I work with doctors and help train residents at Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC as a Registered Nurse. So…. I know doctors fairly well This guy is wonderful Best Wishes, David
Verified patient
Impressive practice. No long wait for appointment. Smooth and fast initiation of first visit. No long set of forms to fill out. The doctor was pleasant and knowledgeable. I’d recommend this office.
Verified patient
Visiting with Dr. O’Brien was a refreshing experience. My husband and I both felt extremely comfortable with him. He took the time and listens to our concerns; he provided useful and helpful information. It is so nice to see a primary care doctor who is not rushing you out of the office in highly recommend Dr. O’Brien.
Verified patient
Awesome place. Great doctor In-N-Out superfast.
Verified patient
Great experience. Fast and super helpful.
Verified patient
Dr. O’Brien is excellent- wait time was minimal, his medical assistant is top notch, & the doctor himself has a wonderful bedside manner. Quick, easy, well cared for. Highly recommend!
Verified patient
DR O Brien is so knowledgeable of how to correct my unsteady gaits by doing all those necessary ways to put my body in proper alignment. I definitely will recommend to everyone
Verified patient
The office is kinda empty but the staff is very very helpful and the doctor take care in explaining your issues and possible treatment. He really seems to care and the staff is very helpful in dealing with insurance stuff. I will be going back!
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Dr. Thomas O'brien is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital.

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Where is Dr. Thomas O'brien's office located?

Dr. Thomas O'brien's office is located at 1700 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Thomas O'brien?

Dr. Thomas O'brien frequently sees patients for Annual Physical, Chiropractic Consultation, Foot Consultation, Illness, and Psychiatry Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Thomas O'brien on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Thomas O'brien speak?

Dr. Thomas O'brien speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. Thomas O'brien in reviews?

30 patients have reviewed Dr. Thomas O'brien. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.77/5. They have a 4.96/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.93/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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