
Terrence P O'Brien, MD
LASIK and Laser Vision Correction SurgeryCornea and External Diseases
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- Japanese
- English
- Spanish
About Terrence P O'Brien
Roles
Professor of Ophthalmology
Charlotte Breyer Rodgers Chair in Ophthalmology
Clinical Area
Clinical Centers & Programs
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: LASIK and Laser Vision Center
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: Ocular Surface Center
Research Interests
Avoidance and management of complications of refractive surgery
Ocular Infectious Diseases
Ocular Microbiology
Corneal Transplant Surgery
Locations
- 7101 Fairway Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
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- 7101 Fairway Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
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- phone: 305-243-2020
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine-Cullen Eye Institute, Cornea & External Disease, 1990
- Residency: Johns Hopkins Hospital-The Wilmer Ophthalmological Inst., Cornea & External Disease, 1989
- Residency: William Beaumont Hospital, 1986
- Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School, 1985
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology: American Board of Ophthalmology
Insurance
- Aetna - WC
- Aetna Affiliates/Signature Adm. (ASA)
- Aetna Behavioral Health
- Aetna Elect Choice (EPO)
- Aetna-FL Healthy Kids
- Aetna-HMO
- Aetna-Medicaid HMO
- Aetna-Medicare HMO
- Aetna-Medicare PPO
- Aetna-POS
- Aetna-PPO
- Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 1
- Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 2
- Aetna-UM Employee-POS HRA
- Aetna/Coventry - Institutes of Excellence (IOE)
- Amerigroup-FL Healthy Kids
- Amerigroup-Medicaid HMO
- Argus Vision
- AvMed Choice
- AvMed-HMO/POS
- AvMed-MDC and JHS Groups
- AvMed-Medicare HMO
- AXIS
- BCBS Blue Options-Network Blue-PPO
- BCBS BlueCare-HealthOptions HMO
- BCBS BlueChoice PPC-PPO
- BCBS Miami Dade Blue-PPO
- BCBS of FL - except "SELECT" Plans
- BCBS of FL (Commercial plans exclude HIX Select)
- BCBS Traditional-PHS-PPO
- Beacon Health (FKA ValueOption)
- Beech Street-PPO
- Broward Health Medical Center
- CarePlus-Medicare HMO
- Catholic Hospice
- CCP-CMS Title XIX (Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
- CCP-CMS Title XXI (Non-Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
- CCP-MMA (Broward County residents)
- Charlotte County Sheriff's Office-PPO
- Cigna Affiliates
- Cigna Behavioral Health
- Cigna Dental-HMO and PPO
- Cigna Life Source (Intracorp is part of Cigna Lifesource)
- Cigna Shared Administration
- Cigna-EPO
- Cigna-HMO
- Cigna-MDCPS Jackson Sr. High
- Cigna-POS
- Cigna-PPO
- Clear Health Alliance-SNP Medicaid HMO
- CompCare (Comprehensive Behavioral Care)
- Concordia Behavioral Health
- CorVel - WC
- Coventry First Health - WC
- Coventry Health Care of FL (HIP)-HMO/POS
- Coventry Health Care of FL (HIP)-PPO
- Coventry Health Plan of FL (Foundation)-HMO
- Coventry Health Plan of FL (Foundation)-POS
- Coventry National-PPO
- Coventry Summit-Medicare HMO
- Coventry Vista-Medicare HMO
- Coventry-First Health-PPO
- Delta Dental-PPO
- DentaQuest (ADI)
- DIKLA
- Dimension - WC
- Dimension Plus-PPO
- EHN - PPO
- EQUIAN (fka Health Systems International)
- Europe Assistance/Global Corporate Solutions
- eyeQuest
- FCCI - WC
- Florida Healthcare Plan (Affiliate of BCBSFL)
- Florida PACE (FPC)
- Freedom Health-Medicaid HMO
- Freedom Health-Medicare HMO
- Gallagher Bassett - WC (MDCPS & FCSRMC)
- Global Excel Mgt PPO
- Global Health Claims Services
- Great West (Cigna)-HMO/POS
- Guardian Life PPO
- HAA Preferred Partners
- Health First Health-HMO/POS
- Health First Health-Medicare HMO
- Health First Health-PPO
- Health Net Veterans Choice HMO
- Heritage Summit Healthcare - WC
- Humana - HUMx
- Humana Behavioral Health (fka LifeSynch)
- Humana Dental/CompBenefits/OHS
- Humana National Transplant
- Humana-EPO
- Humana-HMO
- Humana-Medicaid HMO
- Humana-Medicare HMO
- Humana-PPO
- Humana-Premier
- iCare Health Solutions
- Interlink Health Services
- International Kids Fund (IKF)
- League Medical Concepts-Federal Inmates
- Life Trac
- Magellan Behavioral Health
- Magellan Complete Care-SNP Medicaid HMO
- MDAbroad
- Medica-Medicare HMO
- Medical Development In't (MDI)-Federal Inmates
- Medicus
- Metlife Dental-PPO
- MHNet Behavioral Network
- Molina
- Molina - Market Place
- Molina-Medicaid HMO
- Molina-Medicare HMO
- Morgan White International
- MultiPlan-PPO
- Naphcare (Federal Prisoners)
- National Healthcare Solutions Inc.
- Neighborhood HealthPlan-HMO/POS
- Neighborhood HealthPlan-PPO
- North Broward Hospital District-PPO
- Olympus Managed Healthcare
- Optum
- Positive Healthcare-SNP Medicaid HMO
- Positive Healthcare-SNP Medicare HMO
- Prestige Health Choice-Medicaid HMO
- Prime Health Services - WC
- Quality Health Management
- Religious Order of Jehovah's Witnesses-PPO
- Rockport Healthcare Group - WC
- Royal Caribbean Cruises-PPO
- Sanus Health Corporation
- Simply Healthcare-Medicaid HMO
- Solstice Dental-HMO and PPO
- Start Healthcare Network
- Sunshine
- Sunshine - AMBETTER
- Sunshine-Healthy Kids HMO
- Sunshine-Medicaid HMO
- Sunshine-Medicare HMO
- Tricare South Prime-HMO
- Tricare South Standard-PPO
- United Behavioral Health (UBH)
- UnitedHealthcare Affiliates
- UnitedHealthcare-Healthy Kids HMO
- UnitedHealthcare-HMO/POS
- UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid HMO
- UnitedHealthcare-Medicare Nursing Home Plan
- UnitedHealthcare-PPO
- University of Miami Athletic Dept-PPO
- VUMI
- Wellcare/Staywell-Healthy Kids HMO
- Wellcare/Staywell-Medicaid HMO
- Wexford Health-State Inmates
- Worldwide Managed Care
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
894 ratings, 142 reviewsUHealth is committed to being transparent with our patients and community. To achieve this, we include positive and negative comments from the care provider section of the medical practice survey. All ratings and comments are submitted by patients who have experienced outpatient care with our providers. Comments are carefully reviewed to ensure that each one accurately reflects the patient's perception of the care they received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
O’Brien is the best in his field he literally saved my vision
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2026
Dr. O’Brien is very understanding and skillful. I highly recommend him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Always a very thorough exam
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Very good explanation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Was a satisfactory experience very good all around
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
I completely trust Dr O'Brien and have been his patient for years. I will look forward to continuing my eye needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
Wicker than usual. That’s very good!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Dr. O’Brien is excellent with a very nice bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
The Palm Beach facility is wonderful and Dr. O'Brien is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2026
Bascom Palmer rates number one.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
Dr. O’Brien is outstanding! Professional, very knowledgeable, explains things easily understood by patients and very personable. I am so happy he agreed be my doctor! High recommend Dr. O’Brien and BP Palm Beach Gardens.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
Dr OBrien is outstanding in every way at!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
dr o’brien is wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
I’ve been seeing this provider for annual exams. He is courteous, kind and, most important, very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Travel far to see Dr. O’Brien because of his expertise.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Apt was very informative and eye opening.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2026
Excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
I always get good care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
It was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Positive experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
Very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
Dr O’Brien is a great Dr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
All very good DR O'Brien is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
no complaints, very professionally
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
The YAG that Dr. O'Brian did made a massive improvement in my vision. It was terrific
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
Excellent doctor. The best of the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Dr. O’Brien genuinely cares about me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
The staff and doctors are very, very kind and very professional/ knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
The facility is great as are the doctors. But for us the 3 hour drive is long. I do appreciate that they have really worked on reducing away time. We make the choice to do the 3 Hour drive, but I would be hesitant to ask anybody else to do that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
The Dr is knowledgeable thoughtful and kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Dr O’Brien is very kind and considerate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
I have referred many people to Bascom Palmer
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Very responsive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2025
SATISFIED
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Doctors are very concerned more about outcomes and good results for patients rather than just making money
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Good explainer
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
Everything went as planned
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
I am so very happy to have found Dr. O'Brien!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Bascom Palmer remembers that “Care” really is still a part of Healthcare.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Everything is good. Everyone is doing helpful and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
Dr O’Brien is wonderful and listens to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
As expressed before. Above and beyond
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
Dr. O’Brien, is an excellent physician with a great personality. Terrific interpersonal skill. Absolutely the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
They are very nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Dr. O’Brien is THE BEST. So is his team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
I Love if Here!! I feel Very Good every time I go here even when it is not good news.. Dr O’Brien will be there for You tell the Next Plan.. Explaining Every Detail..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Dr. O’Brien is the very best & he is assisted by very good, efficient, and smart assistants!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Full circle exceptional care !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
I couldn’t be treated better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Excellent!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
Very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
I couldn’t wish for a better care team than Dr. O’Brien’s team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Everyone was pleasant and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Dr Obrien and staff are excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Wonderful, warm and understanding doctor. A pleasure to see
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/22/2025
Dr O'Brien is an exceptional professional. I travel over 3 hours for my appointment just so I can be followed by the “BEST”
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
I trust my doctors completely
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
After the first visit with Doctor O’Brien I realized that I am in the good hands
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
It's not much I can say but the service and the doctor and the technicians are the best I've been coming there for over a year now when an infection in my eye and I finally had my cornea surgery and Dr O'Brien he's incredible and the nurse there Holly she's fantastic everyone is great service thank God for Bascom
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
I felt like Dr O’Brien would be able to help me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Had a very good experience with Dr. O’Brien.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
All went well as usual, I know wait time is usually between 3 and 4 hours. Like Dr O'Brien very much also Dr Haddock who I see once a year also. I live hour and 30 minutes away, very blessed having found such wonderful care at BPEI.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
I trust Dr O'Brien explicitly with my eye care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Very hood
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
DrIBrien and his staff are the greatest. I thought I was going to lose my eye but they didn’t give up .on me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Dr O’Brien and staff are 2nd to none.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
It’s very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Perfect
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Luther was so professional and answered my questions so well that I felt I had a perfect eye exam. He was patient in helping find lenses that would work best!! I was very impressed with Rubin’s kindness in checking me in for my appointment- and felt lucky upon leaving- as he checked my husband and I out and made new appointments for us. He was very personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/26/2025
I’ve enjoyed my appointments here. I really appreciate the level of care of the providers. I am thankful for technology development in this field, and UM’s use of technology in care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
The best decision I ever made
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
Supurb
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2025
A kind, understanding and dedicated doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
Satisfied.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
They have hard jobs with difficult, complicated cases and they handle the pressure and patients with great care and empathy/
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
There’s always extremely long wait times to see Dr o’Brien but he’s a wonderful caring doctor so he’s worth the wait. .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
I was treated excellently.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
Dr O’brian is a excellent doctor has been taking care of my eyes for a long time
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Very satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
Ruben at check-in and the other lady was very efficient and very helpful VERY
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2025
Dr O'Brien is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/24/2025
Doctor O'Brien is always prepared, understanding, considerate and attentive. Recovery is slow but proceeding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2025
Dr. O'Brien took the time to patiently explain that my recovery is moving positively even though the eye is healing slowly. I appreciate his reassurances and am focusing on staying positive throughout the process
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/15/2025
Dr. O'Brien relates well to patients but seemed rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2025
Dr O'Brien is an exceptional physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2025
Could not have been more pleased.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2025
Comprehensive explanation of treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2025
What can I say Dr O'Brien is the best answers all my questions answers any questions about my concerns and does a very good job I wouldn't answer a better doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2025
Dr. O'Brien is excellent, knowledgeable and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
Dr O'Brien is courteous and professional. He explained very clearl my illness and planned surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Recommending to others is the helpfulness and concern of my doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
Dr O'Brien was wonderful and explained everything in detail.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2024
I would definitely recommend this care provider but would warn the wait time was of concern
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Dr O'Brien and his team very professional and provide complete support for my situation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
DR OBRIEN IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
Dr O'Brien is the best of the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
All Very Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2024
DR Obrien never seems rushed and carefully explains my condition to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
I have PROUDLY RECOMMENDED DR OBRIEN TO FRIENDS AND SEVERAL FAMILY MEMBERS EVEN MY HUSBAND WHO IS MEDICALLY COMPLEXHAD SYRGERY WITH DR OBRIEN WHOSE CARE COMPASSION WAS ABOVE AND BEYOND OUTSTANDING
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2024
Dr. O'Brien is the best. So knowledgeable and personable. Thanks to him for eveywhere.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
Have seen Dr. O'Brien for 30 + years and will travel any distance for his expertise and care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
It was a smooth, uneventful procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
Buena la atencion
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2024
I feel the Dr's and nurse take really good care of the pts. They listen to my concerns and reassured me that they will do their very best.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
Dr. O'Brien is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
I have been a patient of Dr. O'Brien for several years and I'm very pleased with his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2024
I have been Dr. O'Brien's patient for over 5 years. I have raved about him and his staff to friends.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2024
My physician was excellent took time to explain what his concerns were and explained inreractions with my other conditions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
I FEEL CONFIDENT THAT I AM RECEIVING QUALITY CARE.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Dr. O'Brien explained to me what condition I had been going through in a manner I could understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2024
Dr. O'Brien is one of the best I have ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/6/2024
Dr. O'Brien is wonderful and I always look forward to his assessment on my cataract and options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
Very happy Dr. O'Brien is my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2024
Most professional service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2024
I cannot imagine decisions more important than for my eyes. Having a world class physician providing me an evaluation is as good as it gets!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2024
Dr. O'Brien was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
I didn't feel like I was rushed during my time with the doc so it allowed me to ask pertinent questions I had concerns about. Appreciated the patience and thoroughness the doc conveyed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
I recommend to everyone who can
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Dr. O'Brien is VERY concerned and make me feel i'm in good hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Dr. O'Brien is an amazing Doctor. He is so talented and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Dr. O'Brien is a kind and brilliant doctor; he is the reason I go to Bascom Palmer.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
He is a great Doc!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
Dr O'Brien is at the top of his game excellent doctor very patient very concerned from day one I would highly recommend anybody to come to see Dr O'Brien and his assistants. I couldn't ask for better service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
Dr O'Brien is a jewel to me and my family. He demonstrates good care and excellent communications.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
The doctor was extremely good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
I have been seeing Dr O'Brien about the trauma in my eye for months. He is consistently patient with my questions and concerns. He provides clear and precise answers. I continue to have confidence in his expertise and his empathy for my condition as we move forward with the healing process and discuss potential treatments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2024
Dr is always friendly treating me with dignity and respect. Looks at the patient not down at the reports when making explanations about results or his diagnosis's
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2024
I feel very comfortable with the advice and care that Dr O'Brien provide.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/11/2024
Everything Dr.O'Brien does is focused on the patient and the patient's needs. I really appreciate his approach to his profession and his patient...I was very comfortable with Dr. O'Brien's recommendations and treatment. Fantastic outcome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
Dr. O'Brien is very good explaining and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
Dr. O'Brien was extremely personable, caring and articulate about my condition. He inspires confidence when I sorely need it in advance of my surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
WONDERFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
A wonderful experience with the doctor. It was an excellent experience! He took time to make sure I understood everything.