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Hi~

I'm from southern Minnesota and have heard good things about Dr. Peter O'Brien in Sioux Falls. A friend had him do her band and my sister and I just went to his informational meeting. I have an appointment scheduleld with him on Nov. 7 and am looking for anyone who has been his patient and any feedback they can give.

Emily

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Emily,

Hey there! I had Dr. O'Brien do my surgery in Sioux Falls in August. Can't say a whole lot about him other than I came out of surgery alive! The only problem that I have had with him is that I am a teacher and it is hard to get away from my job to go to Sioux Falls for my fills He usually only does fills on Tues. and Wed, hence the fact that it is hard for me to schedule I wish you luck, keep me posted! Jessica

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Hi, Jessica~

Thanks for the reply! Dr. O'Brien seems very business-like...his reviews from patients all seem very positive. I go in tomorrow for my first appointment with him, so we'll see how it goes. I know they do surgery in Minneapolis, too, but I haven't heard positive things about there. I'm 3 hours from Sioux Falls, and it will be a hassle to go over there, but I have super insurance and if I don't do this now, I never will. Hope things are going well for you post surgery.

Emily

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I am not familiar with Dr. Obrien, but Dr. Andrew Reynolds in Mitchell, SD is an excellent surgeon and doctor. I don't know if he would be an option for surgery for you, or for fills...just thought I would pipe in and say Hello!

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I don't know much about O'Brien, but I had Dr. David Strand in Sioux Falls with surgical Associates and couldn't ask for a better doc. He has great bed side manor, really works with you when you are having to go in for adjustments and I can't say enough about his nurse! Both my husband and I used him! Great DOC!

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