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Dr. Timothy O'Brien, MD

Dr. Timothy O'Brien, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Timothy O'Brien, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Wethersfield, CT and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. O'Brien has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea. He graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with Hartford Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

988 Silas Deane Hwy Wethersfield, CT 06109
Telehealth available

Dr. O'Brien is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. O'Brien specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery & Otorhinolaryngology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. O'Brien's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. O'Brien

4.5
24 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
88%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
13%
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Great Doctor
I have been seeing Dr O'Brein for many years and he is always there to hear your concerns and always has a way of fixing them He is kind and a true perfectional
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Charles Furnari – Sep 14, 2023
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Great Doctor
Dr. O'Brien and his staff are incredible - professional, knowledgeable and accommodating. I had sinus issues for over 20 years. I finally found Dr O'Brien and he has been very helped with my issues. For the first time in years I am not sick for 3-4 months with sinus issues. I can now get over my issues in about a week.
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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Feb 03, 2023
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He is a great doctor who listens to people
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mike Scott – Nov 04, 2020
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Dr. O'Brien and his staff are incredible - professional, knowledgeable, accommodating (even in these crazy times)! I had sinus surgery several years ago - not one complication and I can breathe out of both sides of my nose for the first time in 25 plus years!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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wendy foy – Apr 30, 2020
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Dr. O’Brien is as empathetic as he is knowledgeable. He’s just great. I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Mar 05, 2020
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I saw Dr. O'Brien for Primary hyperparathyroidism and he performed surgery on my neck to remove the tumor in my parathyroid gland. He is terrific. Dr. O'Brien is kind, explains things really well and gave me great confidence going into a surgery where he was going to cut into my neck. I recommend him wholeheartedly...he is a terrific surgeon and just a really nice person.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jul 17, 2019
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Dr. O'Brien is a kind and caring doctor and amazing surgeon and will go that extra mile for you. If you need an ENT THIS is the doctor you want to see. His staff is prompt and courteous and always gets the job done.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Lisa Brine in Newington – Apr 14, 2018
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I was very impressed with Dr. O'Brien. He was thorough, very easy to talk to and listened intently to my concern. I didn't feel rushed like I've felt with some doctor's in the past. I would highly recommend him. The offices were immaculate and the staff was very professional.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Bronx, NY – Mar 31, 2017
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Dr. O'Brien performed my tonsillectomy recently. He was very straight forward, knowledgeable and professional. The office environment is very welcoming. Susan and Kelly were both great during my allergy testing too! Thank you!
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
8 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jackie in South Windsor, CT – Sep 19, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. O'Brien's clinical interests include a wide range of general and pediatric otolaryngology with interest in allergy, chronic sinus disease, hearing loss/ringing in ears, adult and pediatric sleep disorders, head and neck cancer, voice disorders...read more
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

  • Sleep Medicine Otolaryngology

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Otolaryngic Allergy

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Connecticut Health Center

    Internship Hospital, 2006
  • University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
  • Notre Dame

    Undergraduate School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
American Board of Physician Specialties®
American Board of Physician Specialties
Otorhinolaryngology
Self designated 
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Dr. O'Brien is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office988 Silas Deane Hwy Wethersfield, CT 06109
    1

    Practice

    Hearing & Balance Center85 Seymour St Ste 318 Hartford, CT 06106
    2
    Office15 Palomba Dr Ste 1 Enfield, CT 06082
    3
    Hartford Hospital80 Seymour St Hartford, CT 06102
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Hartford Hospital

      80 Seymour St
      Hartford, CT 06102
      Recipient of 29
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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