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Dr. David Patrick O'brien MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
4805 Ne Glisan St Suite 6n60 Portland OR, 97213About
Dr. David O'brien is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. O'brien specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. O'brien often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
Emory University School Of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- A serum factor after intestinal resection stimulates epidermal growth factor receptor signaling and proliferation in intestinal epithelial cells.
- Iron meteorites as remnants of planetesimals formed in the terrestrial planet region.
- Predictors and outcome of readmission after laparoscopic intestinal surgery.
- Predictors and outcome of readmission after laparoscopic intestinal surgery.
- Rectal prolapse.
- Polyps in the ileal pouch.
- A low mass for Mars from Jupiter's early gas-driven migration.
- The geologically recent giant impact basins at Vesta's south pole.
- Color and albedo heterogeneity of Vesta from Dawn.
- Highly siderophile elements in Earth's mantle as a clock for the Moon-forming impact.
Treatments
- Crohn's Disease
- Anal Cancer
- Genital Warts
- Vascular Disease
- Aerolase® Technologies
Dr. David Patrick O'brien MD's Practice location
Practice At 4805 Ne Glisan St Suite 6n60
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Practice At 1040 Nw 22nd Ave Suite 560
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3101 SW SAM JACKSON PARK ROAD PORTLAND OR 97239