Dr. James O'Brien, MD
Dr. James O'Brien, MD is a gastroenterologist in Honolulu, HI and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. O'Brien has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Duke University in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Straub Clinic and Hospital and Pali Momi Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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888 S King St Honolulu, HI 96813Make an Appointment
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Dr. O'Brien is affiliated with Pali Momi Medical Center Aiea, a highly rated hospital.
Dr. O'Brien is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology
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- Above average experience
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- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
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- Explains Conditions Well
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| 2 star | 8% | 8% |
| 1 star | 23% | 23% |
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Dr. James O'Brien, MD is a gastroenterologist in Honolulu, HI and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. O'Brien has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Duke University in 1991. He is affiliated with...read moreGastroenterology
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Duke University
Medical School, 1991
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- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsGastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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