Dr. Paul O'Brien
Dr. Paul O’Brien is an academic surgeon who runs the Centre of Bariatric Surgery (CBS) in Melbourne, Australia, and is also the Director of the Centre for Obesity Research and Education (CORE) at Monash University in Melbourne. Through his clinical and research work with CBS and CORE, Dr. O’Brien has become a world-leader in the Lap Band procedure and care of the Lap Band patient.
Since playing a key role in the development of the Lap Band in the early 1990s, Dr. O’Brien has not only used it in his clinical practice, but has continued to perform extensive relevant research. As a result, his group has published more than 100 papers on the problem of obesity, the benefits of weight-loss and the optimal use of the Lap Band to provide a safe and effective control of obesity.
True Results has the distinct honor of having Dr. O’Brien serve as its National Medical Director since 2006, benefiting our staff and patients with his 20+ years of experience and his unique perspective. Dr. O’Brien serves as clinical leader to ensure that high-quality, service-oriented patient care is delivered on a consistent basis — a demonstration of our ongoing commitment to remain industry leader while delivering patient care and service that no other individual or institution can match.
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