 Dr. John O'Brien is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He was born and raised in Niagara Falls, New York, received his undergraduate degree from Syracuse University with honors and completed his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Dr. O'Brien completed a five-year General Surgery Residency at the State University of New York at Buffalo. During his Chief Residency he was awarded the "Resident Teacher of the Year Award" as voted by the University medical students.
His plastic surgery training was completed at St. Joseph Hospital and the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. While there, he worked with some of the true pioneers in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He was involved with several international goodwill missions for reconstructive surgery in Central America.
 Dr. O'Brien entered private practice in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1994. He has given community talks on many aspects of plastic surgery. He has also given lectures to many of the hospital medical staffs on new developments and techniques in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He has written articles and a book chapter for medical publications. He continues to update his training by attending national and local plastic surgery conferences and meetings.
Professional Memberships:
Certificates:
- American Board of Plastic Surgery, November, 1996, Re-certified April 2006
- American Board of Surgery, February, 1993
- Florida Licensure, April, 1994
- Texas Licensure, April, 1993
- New York Licensure, October, 1988
Affiliated Hospitals/Ambulatory Surgery Centers:
- Bayfront Medical Center
- Palms of Pasadena Hospital
- St. Petersburg General Hospital
- St. Anthony's Hospital
- Bayfront Plaza Same Day Surgery
- Healthsouth Surgery Center
Teaching Appointment:
Professional Achievements:
Honors:
- State University of New York at Buffalo,
Buffalo, New York
- Commendation for Clinical Skills and performance as a surgical resident, January 1990, 1991, 1992, 1992
- Worthington G. Schenk Resident Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Surgery, June, 1992
Chairman:
- Board of Governors, Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2004-2006
- Division of Plastic Surgery Bayfront Medical Center, St. Petersburg, Florida, January 2001 to 2004
- Treasurer of the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2007
President, Tampa Bay Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2002-2003
Vice President, Tampa Bay Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2001-2002
Secretary/Treasurer, Tampa Bay Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2000-2001
Board of Governors, Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2004
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