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Dr. Thomas Obrien IV, MD

Dr. Thomas Obrien IV, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Obrien IV, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Nashville, TN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 1985.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

1321 Murfreesboro Pike Ste 510 Nashville, TN 37217

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Dr. Obrien IV's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Obrien IV

2.5
28 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
4%
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3 star
4%
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2 star
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1 star
61%
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Awful
He barely looked at me. Had his mind made up that I wasn’t even hurt before I got there.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
  • Long wait times
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Jan 18, 2025
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Do not recommend
Unprofessional. I waited 45 mins in an empty waiting room. My appt was brief and his assessment was incorrect.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 09, 2024
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Very knowledgable
He struck me as a man who knew his craft very well and was caring.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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One of Nashville's best – Jan 12, 2024
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If I could give a negative rating, I would! He is the most arrogant and unprofessional person I have ever met in my life, and I work in healthcare. You had to wear a mask to enter the building, yet the doctor gives his whole 10 minute spill about “covid 19” and why he doesn’t wear a mask. Spent 20 minutes altogether with my S/O just to watch him walk down a hallway and do a few stretches. Sends workman’s comp a note saying he’s “perfect to go back to work with no restrictions”. Yet questioned why nothing had been done when we were at the appointment ? Lololol. Don’t waste your time. We made a 3 hour trip for no answers at all and to be In worse shape then we are now.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Sep 22, 2020
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Did not even complete an assessment of the affected area that I was having pain in. Just watched me walk then pulled the cane out of my hand nearly causing me to fall, fortunately I was near a wall and caught myself, then proceeded to tell me there was nothing wrong without any follow up x-rays, MRI, or other imaging, or differential diagnosis. I am also a physician and have never seen such gross neglect in a practicing clinician.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Dr. E – Sep 03, 2020
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I had nothing but great experiences with Dr, O'Brien through several years of different surgical procedures. I could not have asked for a better, more caring dr. Carolyn Minnick 10/6/16
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Carolyn G in Smyrna, Tn, – Oct 07, 2016
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I have worked in health care as a x-ray,u/s tech and Nuclear med tech for several years and I have had several otho procedures personally all done by Dr.O'brian.......there is no orthopod better and no one who cares more for there patients period......all of these other reviews demeaning him are obviously from people who dont uderstand modern medicine ......period !!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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roy Garrard in lewisburg,Tn. – Aug 28, 2016
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Dr. Thomas Obrien IV, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Nashville, TN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 1985.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Wisconsin / Madison

    Fellowship Hospital, 1996
  • Naval Hospital San Diegoca

    Residency Hospital, 1993
  • Naval Hospital San Diegoca

    Internship Hospital, 1986
  • University Of Nebraska Medical Center College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Gentiva II1321 Murfreesboro Pike Ste 510 Nashville, TN 37217
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Premier Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine PLC394 Harding Pl Ste 200 Nashville, TN 37211
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