James P. O'Brien, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

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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

144 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

36 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

36 Reviews

April 23, 2025

5.0

He shows interest in understanding patient issues and providing solutions

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Always courteous, respectful and very caring.

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April 20, 2025

5.0

James does a good job of increasing the difficulty of my session based upon my progress or lack thereof. That is appreciated.

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April 15, 2025

5.0

He's knowledgeable patient,

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April 10, 2025

5.0

He's great. See above.

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April 10, 2025

5.0

James addressed all my health issues with a direct response.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

James has helped me improve my balance, hip strength while decreasing pain

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April 04, 2025

5.0

Listens to my concerns

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March 30, 2025

5.0

James listens, asks questions along the way all to facilitate what to keep and what to change in my PT. That is much appreciated

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March 27, 2025

5.0

James is knowledgeable of my knee weaknesses and he plans on supports to enhance the likelihood that i benefit by building endurance on my low back via doing the correct sequence of the particular exercise to do it at home without pain on my knee or my back

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March 27, 2025

5.0

Good tailored therapy to my migraine condition. Good advice, addresses questions.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

James is very good at creating a safe and non judgmental environment and genuinely cares about your pain and the management of your progress. He is super knowledgeable and considerate with the exercise he picks to pinpoint exactly where the issue is and always answers every question in a way that's accessible and easy to digest.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

good listener, friendly, thorough, professional

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Expert in the field, kind assistance

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March 24, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgeable patient answering my questions

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March 24, 2025

5.0

He listened to my concerns and addressed them.

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March 21, 2025

5.0

Terrific follow up and all above reasons. Personalized care.

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March 19, 2025

5.0

He was a good listener and encouraging

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and pleasant

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Great physical therapist. Listens to and addresses my concerns.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

James is very knowledgable and I saw immediate results. He is also very friendly and took the time to answer questions and fully explain what was wrong and how we were going to fix it.

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March 09, 2025

5.0

James goes into great detail as to what he is doing and why with his physical therapy sessions. He is very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. I highly recommend James.

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March 07, 2025

5.0

He's kind and friendly. He explains what the movements are for.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

He's good at what he does.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

James O'Brien is very professional, focused and knowledgeable. He has given me the best exercises and advice.

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February 23, 2025

5.0

James does an excellent job of providing me the physical therapy sessions needed to strengthen my arthritic hips. He listens, advises and pushes me when I need it. The provided at home program is clear and effective.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

James has a professional and kind demeanor and is clearly knowledgeable, I really like the stretches he has provided in therapy. Although the sessions are short I'm sure I'm receiving excellent care

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Pleasant, competent, timely.

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February 16, 2025

5.0

He was very professional and clear in his explanations. Very helpful.

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February 14, 2025

5.0

He was compassionate, educational and new his therapy.

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February 12, 2025

5.0

James continues to help me get stronger and determines the best exercises to achieve this.

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February 10, 2025

5.0

I've only had one session, an evaluation, but James has been very understanding and interested and professional.

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February 04, 2025

5.0

James is very focused on what I need to get stronger and how best to make this happen. He is professional, informed, and finds the best way to help me.

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January 24, 2025

5.0

James is the best physical therapist I have ever had. He evaluates what I need to gain strength and is also sensitive to what I am able to do at this time. He gives me the best exercises to help me get better.

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January 15, 2025

5.0

James is terrific! He explains everything clearly; helps me to understand why I need to do a certain exercise and evaluates what I need to do next.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Excellent treatment and explanations.

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