Dr. Richard J. O'Brien | Durham, NC | Neurology

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Richard O'Brien specializes in neurology, focusing on conditions that affect the nervous system and how they impact movement and physical function. His practice centers on helping patients who experience neurological challenges that affect their daily activities and mobility. He works with individuals dealing with various neurological conditions to help them regain strength and improve their quality of life.

Richard O'Brien practices at Duke Neurology on Morreene Road in Durham, NC. He treats patients experiencing loss of trunk control, weakness, and joint pain that can significantly impact daily living. His approach includes physical therapy to help patients rebuild strength and coordination. He also incorporates strength training exercises tailored to each patient's neurological needs and uses manual therapy techniques to address specific areas of concern. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.

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A horrible person, who, in my opinion, only cares about himself. I worked with him & wish I hadn’t.

June 8th, 2022

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He saw my husband who has Alzheimer's disease. I have never met a more caring and down to earth physician as Dr OBrien. A credit to Duke and his parents

December 15th, 2018

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Need more doctors like Dr. Obrien...there to help their patients understand their conditions. Not in a rush to see the next patient.

July 1st, 2017

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Dr O'Brien is an extremely intelligent and compassionate doctor. I was very happy with his encounter with my dad. He spent a lot of time with us and made sure all of our questions were addressed. My mother and I are so relieved to know that my dad is finally in good hands. It's like having a weight lifted off of our shoulders. We just couldn't stop talking about how fortunate we were to finally find such a great and experienced doctor. You are the best, Dr O'Brien! God Bless you!

July 15th, 2015

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Dr OBrien and his staff were wonderful to my mother with Alzheimer's disease. He spent more than 70 minutes with us and had a kind and caring way about him.

November 19th, 2013

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My experience was entirely negative. He is a supremely arrogant man who all too obviously does not care. I also thought he was extremely rude and unnecessarily nasty to support staff. I would not, under any circumstances, ever see this clown again, nor would I allow any friends or relatives to see him either if it were in my power to prevent them from doing so.

November 8th, 2013

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The staff are horrible (they have no idea what is going on) but Dr. O'Brien is so kind and smart. He is worth the wait.

March 3rd, 2013

Duke Neurology Morreene Road

932 Morreene RdDurham, NC 27705

Tel: (919) 668-7600


Dr. Richard J. O'Brien	Dr. Hos Loftus, MD	Isaac Health	Dr. Cinthi Pillai, MD
Neurology	Neurology	Neurology	Neurology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.7 (12 Ratings)	2.6 (33 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
	29 Years of Experience		20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
	Speaks Spanish, English, Farsi	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English
Durham , NC	Gastonia , NC	Atlanta , GA	New York , NY
	Med School: Tehran University Of Medi		Med School: Newcastle University UK
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