146 East Hospital DriveSuite 350West Columbia, SC 29169Google Maps
Dr. O’Brien's Education
Board Certified
Medical School
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Residency
University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship
Baptist Health Wake Forest Medical Center, Hand
Patient Reviews
Ratings and reviews are based on third-party surveys carried out by Press Ganey.
Average Rating: 4.7
June 11, 2026
Dr. O'Brien is an excellent physician and surgeon. I would recommend her.
June 7, 2026
The doctor has seen me several times. She has been very nice and has kept me informed on my condition and has given me excellent care and results.
June 3, 2026
Dr. O'Brien and her office staff are wonderful
June 1, 2026
Very good service with Dr. O'Brien
May 29, 2026
Love Dr. O'Brien and staff
May 15, 2026
Love the orthopedic doctor I have
O'Brien!
May 9, 2026
Really loved Dr. Michelle O'Brien!
May 6, 2026
Everyone was wonderful.
May 1, 2026
Awesome visit!
May 1, 2026
Great communication. Dr. O'Brien answered all of my questions.
April 30, 2026
Great interview, exam and multiple treatment options offered. Trying conservative treatment with follow up in few weeks to assess progress.
April 22, 2026
everyone was very helpfuland very friendly.
April 19, 2026
I appreciated the medical expertise provided by Dr O'Brien and the remedies for my situation.
April 6, 2026
Lexington Medical has provided the most pleasant experience in health care in my [...]
April 3, 2026
it was very very good 👍
April 1, 2026
Very happy meeting with Dr.O'Brien. She ptetty much explained what was going on with my thumb even though I surgery on my other thumb in another state 13 years ago.
March 29, 2026
Its always a pleasure with Dr. O'Brien and her staff. I would recommend her 100 times over
March 27, 2026
Dr. O'Brien is excellent - knowledgeable and skilled
March 27, 2026
Both the Doc and her staff were great!
March 6, 2026
Always a pleasure
March 5, 2026
Very professional.
March 1, 2026
I was treated with respect and care. My questions were answered, my explanations were heard.
February 27, 2026
Dr. O'Brien is an excellent doctor. Very knowledgeable and professional. I would recommend her everyone.
February 26, 2026
My doctor was very good
February 25, 2026
Excellent and productive visit. Doctor was both professional and caring
February 23, 2026
Dr. O'Brien is always caring and concerned about my care. I am very appreciative.
February 12, 2026
Dr. O'Brien took the time to listen to my condition, examined my hand, discussed options and eventual treatment.
February 11, 2026
I felt the dr that I saw was in a hurry.
February 4, 2026
Dr. O'Brien is a wonderful specialist. She is warm, approachable, and delivers outstanding patient care. I recommend her to everyone who is looking for an orthopedic surgeon.
February 4, 2026
Seemed very rushed. Like overbooked perhaps? Nice personality but I read more in the summary report than was actually discussed during the appointment
February 1, 2026
I love Dr. O'Brien and her staff. They are very accommodating and make me feel at home every time I?m at the office. I feel cared for and wish that I had Dr. O'Brien as a family doctor. She?s amazing and caring. I will hate to be released from her care at the end of my patient tenure.
January 30, 2026
Dr. O'Brien is an excellent doctor? Very knowledgeable, Cordial,Courteous & Professional? I felt very confident & at ease about my upcoming Hand Surgery? Kudos to Dr. O'Brien? Thanks?
January 15, 2026
I appreciate the provider cause she took her time and explain everything to me so I could understand.
January 12, 2026
I love how thorough Dr OBrien is . To the point but advise’s and welcomes patients input.
January 9, 2026
Enjoyed visit.
December 31, 2025
Dr. O'Brien is fantastic
December 18, 2025
She was great. To the point.
December 10, 2025
Great people !!!
November 30, 2025
Dr. O'Brien is Outstanding. Kudos to her. Thanks!
November 23, 2025
All very good no complaints whatsoever
November 14, 2025
Excellent care!
October 31, 2025
Excellent care provided during my recent visit.
October 17, 2025
Impressed with customer service, care and knowledge of medical staff and doctor.
October 6, 2025
Absolutely the BEST Care, taking her time to explain options and risk along with anticipated benefits. Helped me make an informed decision to proceed… and I am Thrilled with the results!
September 25, 2025
Thank you 🙂
About Dr. O’Brien
Dr. O'Brien provides provide comprehensive sports medicine services and orthopaedic care, specializing in complex disorders of the hand and upper extremities.
Expertise
In addition to her residency, Dr. O’Brien completed a hand fellowship at Baptist Health Wake Forest Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, receiving additional training to treat complex disorders of the hand and upper extremities. She most recently completed her hand fellowship, while researching factors associated with delayed union and non-union after dorsal bridge plating of distal radius fractures and revision surgery following four-corner fusion.
Background
Michelle C. O’Brien, MD, graduated summa cum laude from the University of Kentucky in Lexington with a Bachelor of Science in biology and earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Louisville in Kentucky. She then completed her orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio, serving as chief resident.