Areas of Expertise

  • Cervical Spine Disorders
  • Chronic Back and Neck Pain
  • Spine Diseases
  • Degenerative Conditions
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Spinal Oncology

Michael O'Brien, MD

Board-Eligible Neurosurgeon

“I treat every patient the way I would treat a member of my own family; thoughtfully, carefully, and with respect. My goal is always to provide the most appropriate care using the latest surgical advancements, starting with the least invasive options whenever possible.”

Dr. Michael O’Brien is a Board eligible neurosurgeon who joined the NOSS team in August of 2024. He is fellowship trained in complex spine surgery, including minimally invasive procedures and open deformity.

His philosophy of care is to treat each unique patient as he would a member of his own family, using the latest advances in surgical technology to provide the most appropriate care, starting with the least invasive modalities when possible. Dr. O’Brien earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from American University in Washington, DC and his Master of Science in Biology from New York University in New York City.

He earned his Doctor of Medicine from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York and completed his neurological surgery residency as well as spine fellowship at Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York. Dr. O’Brien was awarded the Graduate Medical Education Committee Resident Recognition Award during residency.

He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and North American Spine Society.

Education and Qualifications

  • Board Certification: Board Eligible
  • Residency: Neurosurgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY
  • Fellowship: Neurosurgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY
  • MD: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
  • MS: Biology, New York University, New York City, NY
  • BS: Biology, American University, Washington D.C.
  • Hospital Affiliations: Saint Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury Hospital
  • Member: American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, North American Spine Society