Kevin M. O'Brien, MD, FACR, Radiologist
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Kevin M. O'Brien, MD, FACR

Nuclear Medicine Specialist | Nuclear Imaging & Therapy

2799 W Grand Blvd Detroit MI, 48202
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About

Dr. Kevin O'Brien is the Division Head of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, at Henry Ford Health, a high quality health system in Detroit and surrounding areas.  His primary office is at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, but also is on staff at Henry Ford Macomb and Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospitals where he is also Division Head.

As a radiologist practicing in Detroit, MI. Dr. O'Brien specializes in Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT Imaging, and Theranostic Treatments.  His interests include treatment of Prostate Cancer, Neuroendocrine Cancer, Thyroid Cancer and others.  Henry Ford offers state of the art treatments in these areas.  Research areas include Prostate Cancer treatment,  novel isotopes for treating various late stage cancers, Neuroendocrine Cancer treatment, and many others including Glioblastoma. 

Education and Training

Wayne State University MD 1982

Board Certification

American Board of Radiology

Provider Details

Male English

Areas of expertise and specialization

PET/CT, Theranostic Treatments: Prostate Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Radium 223 Treatments, I-131 Thyroid Therapy

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Chief of Radiology Ascension Macomb Oakland Hospital 2007 - 2021
  • Division Head, Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Henry Ford Health 2021 - Present

Awards

  • Fellow 2006 American College of Radiology 
  • President 2012 Wayne State University Alumni Association 
  • Gold Medal 2020 Michigan Radiological Society 

Professional Memberships

  • Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging  
  • European Society of Nuclear Medicine  
  • American College of Radiology  
  • American Roentgen Ray Society  
  • Michigan State Medical Society  
  • Michigan Radiological Society  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Wayne State University School of Medicine- Endowed Scholarship founded in honor of my late wife Annie
  • Grosse Pointe Memorial Church
  • Detroit Symphony Orchestra
  • University of Cincinnati School of Medicine
  • WRCJ Classical Radio

Treatments

  • Pluvicto (PSMA617-Lu-177 for Prostate Cancer), Iodine 131 for Thyroid cancer or hyperthyroidism, Xofigo (Radium 223 for bone metastases), Lutathera (Lu-177 Lutathera for well differentiated Neuroendocrine tumors).

Internships

  • St John Hospital, Detroit MI

Fellowships

  • Fellow, Detroit Academy of Medicine (currently Detroit Medical Academy)Fellow, American College of Radiology

Professional Society Memberships

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Professional Affiliations

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What do you attribute your success to?

  • My growth as a physician is really based upon great mentors, family support and dedication to focusing on "doing the right thing." Reading Journals and medical publications is foundational and allows me to grow as medicine advances.

Areas of research

  • Prostate Cancer, Neuroendocrine Cancer, Glioblastoma, Alpha Theranostics

Awards

  • Gold Medal, Michigan Radiological Society in 2020Fellow, American College of Radiology, 2006President, Wayne State University School of Medicine Alumni 2011- 2012

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Annie and Kevin O'Brien Scholarship, Wayne State University School of MedicineNamed donor, Margherio Center, Wayne State University School of MedicineEndowed Chair contributions, University of Cincinnati Department of Radiology

Teaching and speaking

  • I am faculty at Henry Ford Health and teach residents and or fellows every day. Further, I help students and residents work on research and develop ideas for this research. I have spoken locally, at state level and nationally.

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Europe

Hobbies / Sports

  • Classical Piano, Singing, Pickleball, Yachting, Reading, light gardening

Favorite professional publications

  • American Journal of Radiology, Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, European Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Radiology, Radiographics, New England Journal of Medicine

Areas of research

Prostate Cancer, Alpha therapy, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Glioblastoma

Kevin M. O'Brien, MD, FACR's Practice location

Henry Ford Medical Center

2799 W Grand Blvd -
Detroit, MI 48202
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