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Dr. Janet O'Brien, MD

Dr. Janet O'Brien, MD

Internal Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Janet O'Brien, MD is an internist in San Francisco, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Stanford University in 1989. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

650 5th St San Francisco, CA 94107
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. O'Brien specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. O'Brien's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. O'Brien

3.7
6 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Very foreclosed thinker
I met with this doctor online and she was convinced that my sinus infection was viral. She was unwilling to consider my decades long history of bacterial infections. She also was convinced that a specified antibiotic is ineffective for a virus. But there is new research to dispel this myth. She was very snippy and unpleasant
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Jul 08, 2023
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Very nice, great listener
Dr. O'Brien saw me online for a common issue but with a lot of ins, outs, and what-have-yous around my specific circumstances and implications for treatment, and was a great listener. She was both kind and to-the-point, and despite having only 15m scheduled for the visit we got it done in 10. Highly recommend.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Sean A – Apr 27, 2022
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Dr. O'Brien is superlative in every way, I really got a lot of value out of our time together and I'm so sad that Heal is dropping service in my area. Dr. O'Brien is a very caring person who brings a tremendous amount of experience and training to bear for her clients. She motivated me to start taking health more seriously. She is such a brilliant doctor, a well-rounded and insightful thinker and a lovely person all round. I'll miss you Dr. O'Brien! If I can ever assist you in any way don't hesitate to reach out!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jess Gill – Jul 13, 2021
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I am giving Dr. O'Brien 5 stars for: 1. Her thoroughness and speed in completing the visit checklist parameters. 2. Her clear explanations of next steps for this visit and suggested best practices for maintaining my health. 3. Her cordial and practical bedside manner shown even through a conferencing app! 4. Speed within which my medical concern was taken care of -- I booked an appointment on a Sunday morning and saw Dr. O'Brien on Sunday afternoon. Amazing!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Katie – Feb 22, 2021
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I thought she was very thoughtful and listened to me. She visits you at home. Great service.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Patricia G in El Dorado Hills, CA – Nov 25, 2018
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Due to a work injury 20 years ago, my treating physician & I have been able to manage my pain with a closely watched regiment of pain medication. Dr. O'Brien decided after reading a brief summary of my case, that I no longer needed my medicine and that it was not helping me. Dr. O'Brien has based her decision solely on textbook treatment. She does not look at the whole picture and what is best for her patients. As an Internist she should know the dangers of abruptly stopping pain medicine!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Steve Wilson in Sonora, CA – Mar 24, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Janet O'Brien, MD is an internist in San Francisco, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Stanford University in 1989. She is accepting telehealth appointments.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Stanford University

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office650 5th St San Francisco, CA 94107
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