Dr. Timothy O'Brien, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Bozeman, MT and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from BROWN UNIVERSITY in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital and Livingston Healthcare. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Dr. O'Brien's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
very high
very high
Treatment Frequency
Dr. O'Brien treats Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) more than 96% of his peers
Dr. O'Brien treats this condition more than 96% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
Knee Pain
Systemic Chondromalacia
very high
very high
Treatment Frequency
Dr. O'Brien treats Systemic Chondromalacia more than 96% of his peers
Dr. O'Brien treats this condition more than 96% of his peers
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
very high
very high
Treatment Frequency
Dr. O'Brien treats Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear) more than 95% of his peers
Dr. O'Brien treats this condition more than 95% of his peers
Dr. O'Brien's conditions and procedures:
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
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Dr. O'Brien's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. O'Brien
3.6
Based on 14 ratings
5 Star
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50%
4 Star
14%
14%
3 Star
7%
7%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
29%
29%
What went well
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What could be improved
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Mostly I appreciate Dr. O'Brien to set up the video relay service to communicate with him every time when I have an appointment due to my Deafness. It is very easy to communicate instead of writing forward and back. Thank you for understanding my needs.
I had a total hip replacement surgery by Dr. O'Brien. Immediately in recovery I had extreme pain, not typical for this surgery. O'Brien's response was "it's not my fault". For 10 months I have dealt with increase pain & diminished quality of life and have attempted to work with O'Brien to get relief. O'Brien did suggest the possibility of another surgery that would have to be done out of state. When a cortisone injection at O'Brien's recommendation failed to give relief, I called O'Brien's office for a referral to coordinate care - NEVER RECEIVED A CALL. The doctor I found in Denver requested an MRI; I called O'Brien's clinic & was told I could not get an MRI there because it wasn't prescribed by O'Brien. I recently received & submitted a survey regarding my care. The letter from the Dir of Ops stated "I am sorry that you don't feel like your surgery has had the desired outcome". Isn’t it the desire of the doctor & clinic for patients to have a positive outcome?
With Dr. O’Brien’s excellent care for the past 6 years, I have been able to continue my physical activity, to hike and cross country ski around Montana, mostly without pain in my knees. Moreover, Dr. O’Brien saved my shoulders when my tendons tore. He used, at my request, conservative treatment, all while thoroughly explaining the possible surgical options as well as potential consequences of the conservative treatment. I’m very happy with Dr. O’Brien and Jessie, and I highly recommend them!
Tim O'Brien replaced my hip . I could not walk ten feet. In 4 days I as able to walk 1 1/2 miles with no pain and have continued doing so every day. I was skeptical about is use of the lateral versus anterior surgical approach, but due to previous experiences at Alpine I proceeded. The ball on my femur was disintegrating due to skiing. His approach allowed him to see the situation better. In 15 days I was released for normal activities. I could not be happier with his skill and my new hip
I've had 2 surgeries by Dr. O'Brien. Both went perfectly! He's considerate, kind, very qualified and put all my concerns to rest! I'd highly recommend him to anyone! Will go back if I ever need any orthopedic work again!!
After almost 40 years of increasing pain and instability in my right knee from a youthful ski accident, O'Brien's knee replacement surgery has restored almost complete function -- and I'm pain-free! Can't say enough about his surgical skill, as well as the excellent therapy I received from Jason Lunden at Excel PT. I highly recommend O'Brien and the rest of the team at Alpine. My only regret is not doing this surgery sooner!
July 2016 I returned to Dr. O'Brien to have him remove the plate and screws he put in 2 years ago to repair my broken clavical. Once again he was most patient with all my questions. He spent a good bit of time with me -listening!! The surgery was a breeze! True to his efficient, caring manner he reassured both myself and my husband. While I was in recovery he spoke with my husband explaining what he did and how the procedure went. Day after surgery his office called to check up on me.
What went well
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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Barbara. K in Visiting from Maryland – Jul 08, 2016
After waiting over an hour past my appointment time I finally saw Dr. 0'Brien who came across as rude, condescending and dismissed most of my concerns and pain despite recent recommendation from my physical therapist to see an orthopedist. The office was unable to access X-rays from the injury/surgery done at a different orthopedic surgeon and it seemed like Dr. O'Brian and his PA had no interest in what I had to tell them about the injury.
Likelihood of recommending Dr. O'Brien to family and friends is 3.5714285 out of 5
About Me
Biography
Timothy O'Brien, MD moved to Bozeman in 2003 after completing a fellowship at the Steadman-Hawkins Sports Medicine Clinic in Vail, Colorado. During his...Read more
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Education
1997
BROWN UNIVERSITY
Medical School
Languages
English
Spanish
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What conditions does Dr. Timothy O'Brien, MD treat?
Dr. Timothy O'Brien, MD frequently treats the following conditions: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), Systemic Chondromalacia, and Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear). See more on Healthgrades.
Is Dr. Timothy O'Brien, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Timothy O'Brien, MD is affiliated with Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital and Livingston Healthcare.
How much experience does Dr. Timothy O'Brien, MD have?
Dr. Timothy O'Brien, MD has over 25 years of healthcare experience.
Does Dr. Timothy O'Brien, MD receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 3.6/5 for Dr. Timothy O'Brien, MD. Patients say that the provider explained conditions well and they trusted the provider's decisions. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.
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