Summary

Dr. Joan O'brien is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating complex eye conditions. She earned her medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School and completed her residency at Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary in 1992. With four decades of experience in eye care, Dr. O'brien has developed extensive expertise in her field.

Dr. O'brien practices at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She focuses on treating serious conditions such as eye cancer and retinoblastoma. Her surgical skills include performing eye biopsies and microsurgery, and she utilizes advanced imaging technology like Optical Coherence Tomography to diagnose and monitor eye conditions. Patients have given Dr. O'brien an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 40 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 20 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Scheie Eye Institute Penn Presbyterian

51 N. 39th Street Penn Presbyterian Medical CenterPhiladelphia, PA 19104

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Dr. Joan M. O'brien, MDDr. Leonard Harold Ginsburg, MDDr. Nancy Wilson Crawford, MDDr. Michael Kresloff, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
3.5 
3.6 
4.9 
40 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Philadelphia , PASpringfield , PASpringfield , PACollingswood , NJ
Med School: Dartmouth Medical School Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joan M. O'brien

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Centivo
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Claim Watcher (Homestead/INDECs)
  • Clover Health
  • Devoted Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Global Medical Management
  • HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance a Coventry Plan
  • HealthSpring (formerly Cigna)
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health)
  • Horizon BC/BS of NJ
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Military (Tricare/Health Net Federal Services)
  • Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360)
  • Independence Blue Cross (IBC)
  • Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners
  • Keystone First Health Plan
  • Medicaid - New Jersey
  • Medicaid - Pennsylvania
  • Medicare - Pennsylvania
  • Oscar Health Plan of PA
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • PA Health & Wellness
  • Perennial Advantage
  • Preferred Health Care/Eliance
  • Provider Partners Health Plan
  • QualCare
  • Rail Road Medicare/Palmetto GBA

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joan M. O'brien has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joan M. O'brien has the following 20 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Cancer
  • Eye Cancer (Choroid Neoplasm)
  • Eye Cancer (Uveal Neoplasm)
  • Eye Diseases
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Melanoma
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Orbital Cancer
  • Orbital Diseases
  • Retinal Disorders
  • Retinoblastoma
  • Vision Disorders
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary1992

Medical School

Dartmouth Medical SchoolGraduated in 1986

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Joan O'brien's office located?
Dr. Joan O'brien's office is located at 51 N. 39th Street Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
Which hospitals is Dr. Joan O'brien affiliated with?
Dr. Joan O'brien is affiliated with Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania.
Does Dr. Joan O'brien accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Does Dr. Joan O'brien accept my insurance?
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joan O'brien?
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