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Christopher O'Brien Jr., MD, Ophthalmology, Knoxville, TN

ChristopherPatrickO'BrienJr.MDMBA MPH

Ophthalmology Knoxville, TN

Pediatric & Strabismus

Founder - Bright Eye Consultants PC

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  • Office

    6311 Kingston Pike
    Ste 6W
    Knoxville, TN 37919
    Phone+1 865-262-8473
    Fax+1 865-262-8550

Summary

  • Christopher O'Brien MD MBA MPH is an ophthalmologist and the founder of Bright Eye Consultants PC in Knoxville TN. He is passionate about pediatric eye care.

    Dr. O'Brien is affiliated with multiple facilities in the area, including Tennessee Valley Eye Center (TVEC), Childrens West Surgery Center, and East Tennessee Children's Hospital

    He received his medical degree from Tulane University, completed residency at New York Medical College / Jamaica Hospital, and completed fellowship at the University of California San Diego. He specializes in pediatric ophthalmology & adult strabismus. Dr. O'Brien actively provides telemedicine services in 10 states.

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Ophthalmology, 2011 - 2012
  • New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center
    New York Medical College at Westchester Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 2009 - 2011
  • University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville
    University of Tennessee Medical Center at KnoxvilleInternship, Transitional Year, 2007 - 2008
  • Tulane Univ School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
    Tulane Univ School of Public Health and Tropical MedicineMPH, 2003 - 2008
  • Tulane University A.B. Freeman School of Business
    Tulane University A.B. Freeman School of BusinessMBA, Management, 2005 - 2007
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 2007
  • Washington University in St. Louis
    Washington University in St. LouisBA, Economics, Cum Laude, 1998 - 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2011 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • ND State Medical License
    ND State Medical License 2016 - 2026
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2015 - 2026
  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • MT State Medical License
    MT State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
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Committees

  • Member, Young Ophthalmologists (YO) Committee 2014 - 2016
  • member editor, EyeWiki Editorial Board 2014 - 2016

Professional Memberships