Summary

Dr. Christopher O'Brien treats type 2 diabetes mellitus, diabetes in children and teens, and strabismus, and performs retinal imaging, strabismus surgery, and diabetes eye exams. He practices ophthalmology in Knoxville, Tennessee, and is affiliated with University of Mississippi Medical Center, Wiser Hospital for Women and Infants, Conerly Critical Care Hospital UMMC, and Children's of Mississippi Hospital. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and has 19 years of experience. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. O'Brien 5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 19 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Tulane University School Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Bright Eye Consultants

6311 Kingston Pike Ste 3EKnoxville, TN 37919
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri10:00 am - 2:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Christopher Patrick Obrien JR., MDDr. Timothy Mark Stout, MDDr. James Robert Kimble, MDDr. Marc Alan Bodenheimer, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
5 
4.4 
1 
4.4 
19 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Knoxville , TNHarriman , TNKnoxville , TNKnoxville , TN
Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christopher Patrick Obrien

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Christopher Patrick Obrien has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Christopher Patrick Obrien has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

Dr. Christopher Patrick Obrien holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Mississippi and Tennessee.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Mississippi that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Tennessee that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 2008 and Tulane University School Of Medicine in 2007.

NPI Number

Dr. Obrien's NPI number is 1629263421.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Christopher Obrien affiliated with?
Dr. Christopher Obrien is affiliated with University Of Mississippi Medical Center, Wiser Hospital For Women And Infants, Conerly Critical Care Hospital Ummc, and Childrens Of Mississippi Hospital.
Does Dr. Christopher Obrien accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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