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James P. O'Brien, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

5.0

184 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Occupational/Physical Therapy

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Education

Professional Education:: DPT, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2020

Languages Spoken

French

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

184 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

76 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

76 Reviews

February 26, 2026

5.0

Great at his job

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Clear and concise

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February 18, 2026

5.0

He was very thorough and explained everything very clearly. He did a lot of testing on me before providing me with specific exercises to do at home to hopefully improve my inner ear issue. I am so glad I went in for the evaluation and was very happy with my experience with James.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

knowlesgeable, no nonsense, no wasted time,

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February 10, 2026

5.0

He is a great communicator and is a skilled therapist.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

He's great. Attentive, affable, and easy to work with

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February 05, 2026

5.0

He takes personal interest in my problem

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January 30, 2026

5.0

He is always nice and understanding

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Caring, effective, compassionate care

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January 21, 2026

5.0

See above. Very professional.

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January 18, 2026

5.0

James was so professional! Thank you.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

He explains the why of everything we are doing in a concise fashion, so I leave on time and with all the information necessary to be successful.

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January 04, 2026

5.0

Polite, bright and professional

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January 02, 2026

5.0

James did a great job identifying my issue and helped me understand what was causing my dizziness. Provided guidance on the exercises and ensured I understood and was able to do them correctly.

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January 02, 2026

4.0

I only had two sessions with him, and I found him professional and nice. The reason why I would not recommend any specific therapist is because I received care at this location in the past with different therapists, and I was always satisfied with the care I received.

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December 31, 2025

5.0

Good person

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Professional and dedicated

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Nice and sweet person

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Always providing the best therapy option

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Professional and knowledgeable. Patient with Good explanations.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

He is excellent. He is friendly, listens to you and comes up with very effective treatments.

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November 22, 2025

5.0

Mr. O'Brien is an excellent therapist. He demonstrated to be very knowledgeable, efficient and caring. I know he will provide the same excellent care I received from him, to any other patient who needs his services.

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Personable professional care

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Professional helpful explains clearly

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Super smart, understands what to do to affect improvements to my physical limitations.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

helpful caring

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Good care

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Attitude about the work needed to be done

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October 27, 2025

5.0

He knows what my body needs to relief my pain

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Highly knowledgeable and experienced in his field.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

He designed a great plan for my health issues and was easy to follow and understand.

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October 12, 2025

5.0

Professionalism and intelligence

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October 09, 2025

5.0

James is very professional and knowledgeable.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

James explained every maneuver, and how it related to my illness, and also how I could improve.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

James git the best workout program fir my issues and always addresses my most current complaints

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October 01, 2025

5.0

For his approach to knowing what the patient needs

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Always clear in all treatments and results.

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September 28, 2025

5.0

James listens to my concerns and questions and always has a helpful answer

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September 27, 2025

5.0

see above and he knows his trade.

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September 18, 2025

5.0

James O'Brien focused on the problem area by giving me exercises to strengthen my knees. He also massaged the area to reduce inflammation.

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September 09, 2025

5.0

He listens well and easily worked with me.

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September 07, 2025

5.0

Knows how to get results

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September 06, 2025

5.0

James is respectful, considerate of my concerns and uses the appointment time efficiently. He also printed additional exercises that I can do at home.

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. O'Brien demonstrated to be very knowledgeable and caring. I feel I am in good hands and will be receiving the best possible attention and treatment.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

James always has a right exercise for my issue.

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August 25, 2025

5.0

I get the right treatments in a nice clean setting, James knows his stuff

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August 19, 2025

5.0

Knows what he is doing , personable and courteous.

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August 18, 2025

5.0

Knows what it needed to fix the problems with my shoulders and nick

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August 16, 2025

5.0

Very good at his profession

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August 16, 2025

5.0

All business and interested in my problems.

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July 18, 2025

5.0

He is verdad attentive.

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July 18, 2025

5.0

Jason is knowledgeable and pointed out what I need to work on.

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July 18, 2025

5.0

He is very dedicated and professional

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July 15, 2025

5.0

James was courteous and professional, and he explained why I was being asked to do certain exercises.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Very efficient and professional

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Great people skills, very knowledgeable and listens well

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July 08, 2025

5.0

Kind, knowledgeable caring approach.

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July 03, 2025

5.0

Good at modifying exercises to fit needs at the time.

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July 01, 2025

5.0

All business and getting the job done.

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June 27, 2025

5.0

Totally the best. 150%

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June 27, 2025

5.0

Thorough

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June 25, 2025

5.0

James is patient and great with asking for feedback concerning your therapy.

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June 22, 2025

5.0

Getting the job done with good results.

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June 08, 2025

5.0

James was great to work with

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May 29, 2025

5.0

I feel better following the treatment

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May 27, 2025

5.0

Patient, kind, listens well.

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May 20, 2025

5.0

James is very competent and friendly in his approach to therapy and explaining the exercise program.

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May 12, 2025

5.0

Professional and informative

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May 10, 2025

5.0

I feel better after my session.

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May 09, 2025

5.0

Very professional educational patient

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May 07, 2025

5.0

James is a great physical therapist. He addresses your concerns and answers your questions to the best of his ability. He gets to know his patients and what their needs are to move them forward to get the best outcome from therapy.

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May 07, 2025

5.0

James has a calming and reassuring kind demeanor

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May 07, 2025

5.0

Professional and interested in my problems

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May 04, 2025

5.0

He's a great communicator

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May 02, 2025

5.0

I feel better after the treatment. Like his attitude and approach

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May 01, 2025

5.0

James helped me get my strength back and he had a compassionate manner

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