Francis X. O'Brien, MD
Francis X. O'Brien, MD
Ratings and Reviews
4.9397 Ratings 146 Comments |
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| Listened to me | 4.9 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.9 |
| Addressed my questions and concerns | 4.9 |
| Clearly explained my treatment and follow up instructions | 4.9 |
Within Atrium Health, we use survey results to better understand what is important to our patients and how we can improve healthcare experiences. The overall Patient Rating score comes from the questions on our Medallia Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a scale, where 0 represents "very poor" and 10 represents "very good.” Those scores are shown as 1 to 5 stars on the provider’s profile.
Patient Comments
- September 23, 2023 Dr. O'Brien, has been my doctor for years. He is amazing! Not only is he an excellent physician, he cares about my comfort and understanding of the medical issue. I am truly grateful he is my doctor.
- September 23, 2023 Dr OBrien is a very caring and compassionate doctor that cares about his patients.
- September 16, 2023 The best doctor I have ever had hands down listen to every thing I say and always follows up .
- September 14, 2023 He is a wonderful Dr.
- September 12, 2023 Francis O’Brien is a cut above any physician I have ever been associated with and at age 85 there have been many.
- September 10, 2023 Excellent and Thorough Physician!
- September 6, 2023 He is great and works hard to help his patients
- September 4, 2023 Wonderful doctor…
- September 1, 2023 DR. O’Brien has been my doctor for many years and I can always count on him for the best care
- August 31, 2023 Great visit.
- August 31, 2023 Dr. Francis O'Brien always takes his time to discuss my overall health and helps to create a plan to ensure my optimal wellbeing from one visit to the next.
- August 26, 2023 I’ve been a patient of Dr O’Brien since 1993 and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m old fashioned and so is his patient care he will recommend the best care, treatment, test etc. for his patients. I love Dr O’ Brien for he cares for all his patients and take time to listen omg he talks back with love caring answers.
- August 26, 2023 Dr. O'Brien is an excellent doctor, and cares for his patients.
- August 25, 2023 Dr. O'Brien has been helping me for a number of years . We could use more doctors like him.
- August 18, 2023 One of the nicest and thorough Drs.
- August 18, 2023 Dr O’Brien is a very caring person and doctor.
- August 17, 2023 He provided excellent insight and information regarding my health. Dr. O’Brien is the primary reason for returning to this health clinic.
- August 17, 2023 Dr O’Brien is the most knowledgeable,thorough and thoughtful MD that I see.
- August 16, 2023 Always appreciate Dr. O’Briens attention and care.
- August 13, 2023 Dr.O’Brien has been my care provider for over 20 years.He is an excellent doctor who cares about his patients.
- August 11, 2023 he is the best doctor for me.
- August 8, 2023 Caring, listening, thorough Excellent treatment plan.
- August 5, 2023 I have had many physicians in my lifetime and Dr. O'Brien is the best.
- August 3, 2023 Very kind and caring.
- August 2, 2023 We had a very good visit, talked about current and previous concerns. All went very well.
- August 2, 2023 Very professional very thorough answered all my questions.
- August 1, 2023 Best Dr. Around.
- July 31, 2023 He listens He cares He is personable He is trustworthy As a patient I feel like he has my best interest and is through in treating my medical needs
- July 25, 2023 He is a very understanding doctor.
- July 22, 2023 His investigation of every possible cause of my health issue.
- July 22, 2023 He was very detailed in explaining the process I needed to take concerning my medications
- July 18, 2023 Dr. Obrien is an exceptionally thorough and professional physician. He is equally pleasant to work with. Very pleased and great full to be one of his patients.
- July 16, 2023 Thank you everyone.
- July 15, 2023 simply the best doctor EVER !!!!!!!
- July 11, 2023 Dr oBrien is the best
- July 6, 2023 This is a ‘well-oiled’ operation, with primary care physician, nurse, and office staff working effectively in unison to provide patient with optimum service and care.
- June 28, 2023 Always a high quality visit.
- June 24, 2023 Friendly, professional, excellent communications, showed interest in my good health
- June 21, 2023 Superb clinician who devotes ample time to each patient. He thoroughly explains proposed treatment.
- June 18, 2023 Previous comments pretty much say it but I can't say enough good about Dr. O'Brien. Someday he will retire and that will leave a huge hole that cannot be filled.
- June 16, 2023 The best
- June 15, 2023 Dr. O’Brien is always diligent and accurate in his assessment of your condition. He listens to you concerns and suggests appropriate follow up. He is the best physician I have ever had.
- June 10, 2023 Dr. O'Brien is the best provider I have ever had in my 79 years of life. Once again he showed why I respect him as a person and as a doctor.
- June 10, 2023 Dr. Francis O’Brien has been my primary care physician for several years. His attention to detail, quality of communication, and aftercare follow- up is incredible. He’s a first rate physician, and I have recommended him to many others.
- June 9, 2023 Inspires great confidence. I felt that my concerns were addressed.
- June 7, 2023 He is good at listening to any problems which I mention
- June 6, 2023 Very caring, compassionate and empathetic
- June 3, 2023 Very good and knowledgeable with any questions. Been my doctor for many years
- June 2, 2023 Dr. O'Brien is very knowledgeable and caring. He takes time to explain things.
- June 2, 2023 He’s the very best. Don’t let him retire!!
- June 1, 2023 Dr O'Brien should be utilized to teach other "seasoned" WFBMC doctors how to respectfully interact with patients.
- June 1, 2023 I never want Dr OBrien to retire because I trust him so explicitly. He always makes suggestions as to possible actions I can take but leaves the decision up to me. He has guided me well the past 10yrs and I appreciate his wisdom and truly caring spirit!!! He's the BEST!!!!
- May 31, 2023 Doctor O’Brien is attentive and diligent in his pursuit of the solution to my health problem,
- May 26, 2023 Dr. O' Brien always listens to my concerns. The best doctor and person.
- May 25, 2023 Excellent physician!
- May 24, 2023 Please see previous comments...Dr. O'Brien is THE BEST doctor I have EVER had!!!!!
- May 24, 2023 Dr. O’Brien always listens and shows concerns for all of my health concerns. He is very proactive.
- May 22, 2023 I can't say enough about him. He is a wonderful, caring doctor and I feel very comfortable with him. I can talk with him about any of my concerns and he is always helpful and willing to listen. He is a truly remarkable man and I am very pleased to be under his care.
- May 20, 2023 I would rate Dr. O’Brien higher than a ten if I could. He’s the most caring, knowledgeable, fantastic doctor out there. He’s a blessing to our family.
- May 18, 2023 Francis O'Brien, MD is a superb clinician with outstanding patient manners and skills. He is warm and caring. His medical skills are extraordinary and he has saved my life. He is the very best that can be expected as a physician.
- May 18, 2023 From my first visit, I found Dr. O’Brien to be very professional, courteous, and caring. He is very attentive and an active listener. I am very pleased to be one of his patients.
- May 17, 2023 I am unable to say enough about Dr. O'Brian. A very caring physicianl He cares about his patients. He takes time to LISTEN to what patient is saying. He explains and has such patience . Can never say enough to praise him. I know that I am very lucky to have him for my doctor.
- May 16, 2023 He listened, showed concern, compassion and suggested next steps in figuring out what might be going on.
- May 1, 2023 Always takes time to listen.
- April 28, 2023 He is a caring and compassionate physician and goes far past expectations to take care of his patients!
- April 27, 2023 He is quite simply the best and irreplaceable for me!
- April 20, 2023 Dr. O'Brien is the consummate professional.
- April 18, 2023 Best doctor ever, I have been seeing Dr O’Brien for over 10 years and he is very caring and concerned about patients.
- April 17, 2023 Wonderful Doctor, always listening patient's concern
- April 16, 2023 I am so grateful to have Dr. O'Brien as my doctor! During the decades he has been my PCP, he has carefully and correctly diagnosed ailments large and small and in practically every one of my organ systems. I often see him at the end of the day, as I did this time, and he never seems tired or in a hurry to finish up. And his clinical experience is invaluable.
- April 13, 2023 He is the best!!! Take time to listen to you and cares!
- April 8, 2023 Dr. O'Brien is very understanding and caring person. He explains conditions and medications very well.
- April 8, 2023 Dr. O'Brien reviewed my history and previous tests and was thorough in his physical assessment. He addressed each of my acute problems and made a plan going forward. He also encouraged me to send him a message at the beginning of the week to let him know how I'm doing.
- April 1, 2023 He’s the best I’ve ever had,
- March 30, 2023 Intelligent user friendly Physician. I always feel better about my problem after an appointment with him.
- March 25, 2023 He is very interested in your care and he gets down to the problem!
- March 19, 2023 I have been a patient of Dr O'Brian for 23 years and have had quite a few in my travels and Dr O'Brian is the best by far.
- March 16, 2023 Dr O'Brien make sure that I have no worries and no concerns about my medication or my health issues very prompt and very considerate.
- March 16, 2023 Listens intently. Very concerned.
- March 14, 2023 Dr. O'Brien is the consummate physician - knowledgeable, caring, humorous, and efficient.
- March 14, 2023 He listens to what you have to say
- March 11, 2023 He cares for his patients!
- March 9, 2023 He is a great Dr.
- March 9, 2023 He’s the best. Never feel like you’re being rushed thru appointment
- March 6, 2023 Excellent care experience which begins at check in and continues through the expertise of the nurse and the thorough assessment from the physician who listens to hear …that is greatly appreciated.
- March 5, 2023 Helps me understand my health. Listens to what I have to say. Very helpful.
- March 2, 2023 He is extremely intelligent, caring, and is non judgmental.
- February 25, 2023 Dr.O’Brien is absolutely the best anyone can ever ask for! Explains, listens to my concerns and gives his professional opinion and advice! Unbelievable how detailed he is. It gives me confidence and comfort! If there was a higher number on satisfaction I would give him a 15!
- February 23, 2023 Always takes the time to listen to my concerns. Very knowledgeable and genuinely cares for his patients. Very personable and just a great person.
- February 22, 2023 Dr. O'Brien is very caring and patient. He is very thorough with his examination and is an excellent diagnostician. He has taken excellent care of me throughout the many years I've been going to him for my health care.
- February 21, 2023 Dr. O'Brien is an outstanding physician. He takes care of each patient expressing the upmost concern and provides his patient up to date available medical possibilities. He is a doctor to emulate.
- February 21, 2023 Dr. O'Brien and I communicate well with each other. We both are attentive to what we want to find out, to what the other has to say, and are able to clarify any questions clearly.
- February 21, 2023 Great physician
- February 20, 2023 Dr. O’Brien is professional and knowledgeable. He shows caring, concern and understanding toward his patients. We are grateful to have him for our PCP.
- February 19, 2023 Dr O’Brien stands head and shoulders above every doctor I have used in my 84 years of life. I feel that I am healthier than most men my age due to his care even though I have high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, thyroid disease, and PVC’s.
- February 19, 2023 One of the best doctors I have had appointments with
- February 17, 2023 My doctor Dr Francis O Brien is the most caring and helpful doctor anyone could have his passionate care his willingness to listen to his patients and as always his follow up to see your health is on the right track Thank You Dr O Brien !!!
- February 17, 2023 Very thorough.
- February 16, 2023 He talks to me and ask about my family and discussed my problems.
- February 9, 2023 Dr. O'Brien is a wonderful and caring MD!
- February 4, 2023 Very caring and patient. Took extra time to explain all of the forms and all if the medications and possible side effects. Great doctor, good person.
- February 3, 2023 He is always professional, listens, understands. He called me the day after my visit to tell me he’d been thinking about my medication change, and wanted to offer a different alternative.
- February 2, 2023 attention to detail, caring,GOAT
- February 2, 2023 He is simply the best! I’m 90 years old and I’ve seen lots of docs but he is what we all want. Someone who sees you and the problem but mostly importantly YOU.
- February 1, 2023 Dr. OBrien is always pleasant, thorough and seems genuinely interested in patients care. I feel blessed to have him as my doctor.
- January 31, 2023 Dr. O’Brien always explain’s everything about my report’s. He gave me all the important information about my Upper Endoscopy. It was all great news about the procedure. He explained in detail. He’s always so clear on his instructions. Thank you Dr. O’Brien for all the excellent care you provide.
- January 29, 2023 Dr. O'Brien is the absolute best physician I have ever had.
- January 26, 2023 Actually, I would rate Dr. O'Brien higher than 10 if such a rating existed.
- January 25, 2023 Always caring and always listening
- January 25, 2023 Dr. Francis O'Brian is an exceptional doctor in my opinion. He cares deeply about his patients which is shown in the way he listens to your concerns and he explains to his patients so they can understand what he is talking about. I consider myself to be very lucky to have him for my doctor.
- January 25, 2023 He listens, answers concerns, I am always important.
- January 25, 2023 I have been one of Dr. O'Brien's patients since 1998, and I always have been very impressed with his compassion and professionalism he has for his patients.
- January 25, 2023 True professional, and he really cares about his patients. Best doctor I've ever had. Cannot say that about a lot of Wake Forest Baptist doctors. Many WFBH doctors can learn a few lessons from him.
- January 20, 2023 He is a good and perfectionist in his work.
- January 14, 2023 Outstanding
- January 13, 2023 Dr. O'Brien is a very caring physician. He listens carefully and explains the options.
- January 11, 2023 He is a good doctor, who cares for his patient.
- January 9, 2023 As always, Dr O'Brian was thorough with his examination and sympathetic to my health care needs.
- January 9, 2023 Dr. O'Brien has been my personal phycian for 25 years. He is excellent.
- January 8, 2023 Best Dr. in the State of N.C.
- December 31, 2022 Dr. Francis O??Brien is wonderful. He is very caring and professional. He is also very thorough and concise. He answered all my questions and listened very attentively to me
- December 31, 2022 He was aware of my condition when we started our call. He was knowledgeable about my condition and clearly explained my options. I left our discussion confidant about future steps and likely outcome.
- December 28, 2022 Dr. O??Brien is absolutely the best! He is thorough, caring and professional
- December 20, 2022 His the best
- December 15, 2022 Dr. O'Brien is the type of doctor that makes you want to go to the doctor more frequently. He is a phenomenal physician. And, I am quite an experienced critic of physicians. I've had alot of experience with them professionally and personally.
- December 6, 2022 Francis O"Brien MD is one of the best doctors I have been acquainted with. He is thorough in evaluating the condition, sensitive to the patient's needs, and frank in explaining what the patient needs to do to get better.
- November 26, 2022 Dr. O??Brien is the Platonic ideal of a physician.
- November 23, 2022 Dr O??Brien is amazing. His kindness, focus, and genuine care is second to none.
- November 21, 2022 Dr Francis O,Brien is simply the best doctor you would ever want he has taken care of me for over twenty two years and has done a WONDERFUL JOB at it. THank You Doctor O'Brien
- November 16, 2022 Dr. Francis O??Brien is an outstanding clinician who spends extra time with his patients as he tales a very complete history coupled with a thorough physical examination. Wake Forest Atrium Health is very fortunate to have Dr. O??Brien on staff.
- November 16, 2022 Same as mentioned earlier in this survey. He is tops.
- November 15, 2022 Glad to help out, your numbers only reach out to 10 the doctor I visit with rates twice that.
- November 10, 2022 Dr. O??Brien is a very good doctor. Would not change him for no one else. Very kind hearted, and caring about his patients. If there is a problem you can be sure, he will tell you what the problem is, before blood work or ex-rays are done. Excellent, would not change him for anyone else.????????????
- November 7, 2022 Best doctor on the planet.
- November 5, 2022 Dr O'Brien and his entire staff are simply the best I could ever hope for.
- October 29, 2022 Excellent in every respect.
- October 29, 2022 Dr. O??Brien is very professional and very kind, always!!! He knows everything about my Health! I always ask questions and he answers them!! He has been my Dr. For almost 23 years!!! He takes the extra time to make sure everything is explained properly!! Thank you Dr. O??Brien for always being there if we need to call him! Thank you!!!
- October 25, 2022 Dr O??Brien is the BEST!
- October 22, 2022 I moved from Hawaii to Yadkin County in 1998. Relatives here advised me to use Wake Forest University'Baptist Hospital for my health care since I was out of Kaiser's area of coverage. A relative is a RN and recommended Dr. O'Brien, who I selected. I like him amd Wake Forest so well that after moving back to Hawaii, I fly 5000 miles back here each year for my health care!
- October 18, 2022 Dr O??Brien and his staff are amazing and his style as well as the clinic should be replicated as much as possible
- October 6, 2022 Dr. O'Brien consistently provides an extremely high level of care for me. He listens well and is responsive to any questions I might have. I am very confident that he always has my best interests in mind.
- October 6, 2022 very good doctor love him
- October 1, 2022 Dr. O??Brien is the most perceptive and meticulous Dr I??ve ever seen.
- September 30, 2022 Dr. O'Brien has always shown an absolute determination to review all my health concerns and is available to answer questions that may not be directly related to my current health situation
- September 28, 2022 He is the best there is. Takes time to listen to you. He truly cares about each and every patient and doesn't forget anything you tell him. I am a lucky person to have him for my physician.
- September 27, 2022 the best!!
Locations
University Internal Medicine - Country Club
at Medical Plaza – Country Club
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Credentials
Education
- BS, Yale University, 1981
- MD, Temple University School of Medicine, 1985
Residency
- Cooper Hospital University Med Connecticut, 1986
- Cooper Hospital University Med Connecticut, 1988
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Memberships
- Forsyth-Davie-Stokes Medical Society
- American Medical Association
- North Carolina Medical Society
- Forsyth County Medical Society
Positions
- Physician
- Assistant Professor, General Internal Medicine
Insurance
This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.
Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.
If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC -Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January2022
AETNA CONNECTED ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes (not applicable to services provided at High Point)
AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations
AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
APEX MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations
BLUE LOCAL (WFBH INDIVIDUAL & WFBH X_Group): Accepted at all locations
BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA: Accepted at all locations
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
DEVOTED HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations
MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
VA CCN: Accepted at all locations
WELLCARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Research
- Prolongation of QTc intervals and risk of death among patients with sickle cell disease. Upadhya B, Ntim W, Brandon Stacey R, Henderson R, Leedy D, O'Brien FX, Knovich MA. Eur. J. Haematol. 2013 Aug; 91(2):170-8.