Dr. John O'Brien - Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Meet Dr. O'Brien

Dr. John J. O’Brien, Jr. is a board-certified plastic surgeon in St. Petersburg, FL who specializes in surgical and nonsurgical procedures for the face, breasts, and body. He began his surgical career more than 31 years ago and since then has earned a prestigious reputation for his incredible work. He was awarded "American's Top Surgeons" by the Consumers' Research Council of America and named one of "America's Top Doctors" by Castle Connelly. He is also the proud owner and director of his private plastic surgery practice in St. Petersburg, FL, which serves patients all across the west Florida area.

Skills and specialties

As a seasoned plastic surgeon, Dr. O'Brien has performed thousands of procedures and is widely recognized for his extraordinary eye and expertise. He also emphasizes a one-on-one personal approach with each of his patients to provide them with the best care possible. A few of his top procedures include breast augmentation, mommy makeovers, facelifts, and liposuction. Dr. O'Brien also offers nonsurgical treatments such as BOTOX, Juvéderm, CoolSculpting, and PRP therapy.

Education and training

Dr. O’Brien earned his undergraduate degree from Syracuse University with honors and furthered his education at the State University of New York at Buffalo. After earning his medical degree, he completed a five-year general surgery residency at the State University of New York. During his chief residency, he was awarded the prestigious “Resident Teacher of the Year” award. From there, he completed his plastic surgery training and fellowship at St. Joseph Hospital and the Texas Medical Center in Houston, TX. He began his private practice in 1994 in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Professional Memberships

Dr. O'Brien is a member of the following professional organizations:

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  • Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • Tampa Bay Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Publications and Leadership

Dr. O’Brien lectures at both state and national meetings regarding plastic surgery and writes articles for various medical publications. He is highly regarded for his leadership skills as the past president of both the Tampa Bay Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Reviews

"This is a phenomenal place to obtain facial procedures. The staff is extremely organized and go out of their way to make you comfortable. I always feel right at home due to the friendly nature of the staff. I feel like they are all part of my family. I highly recommend St. Petersburg Center for Plastic Surgery. You will be more than happy with your selection."

M.L.

Google

"Dr.O’Brien and his staff are amazing! They make me feel like family which is amazing but his work is even better! I’ve had a couple of procedures performed by Dr. O’Brien and I could be happier with the results!"

K.M.

Google

"Dr. O'Brien is an incredible surgeon and healer. Every surgery with him has definitely improved my life and happiness. Staff is also awesome and very caring. Thank you everyone!! You all are the best!!!"

E.G.

Google

"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. John O’Brien and his entire team at St. Petersburg Center for Plastic Surgery.I live in Broward County, so choosing a surgeon in St. Petersburg meant traveling across the state, but after going through this experience, I can honestly say it was absolutely worth the trip.My experience started with a telehealth consultation. I sent Dr. O’Brien photos ahead of time, and during our virtual visit he was able to evaluate my face, discuss what I wanted to achieve, and explain his recommendations. My biggest priority from the beginning was that I wanted to look completely natural — refreshed, but still like myself.I ultimately had a deep-plane facelift with neck lift and lower blepharoplasty.I traveled to St. Petersburg the day before surgery for my in-person pre-op appointment, and my surgery was the following morning. From the pre-op process to surgery day and every follow-up appointment afterward, Dr. O’Brien and his entire staff have been wonderful. Everyone has been incredibly caring, responsive and patient about answering my many questions.I am writing this review only 9 days after surgery, and just one day after having my stitches and staples removed, and I am already so happy with my results. I healed incredibly quickly, I already look very normal despite still having swelling, and most importantly, I still look like ME. Nothing looks pulled, exaggerated or artificial. I can already see that as the remaining swelling resolves and everything settles, the result is going to be exactly what I wanted — a very natural, refreshed version of myself.Another huge consideration for me was cost. Living in South Florida, I researched what comparable facial surgery could cost in the Miami/Broward area, and Dr. O’Brien's pricing was significantly more reasonable. Even factoring in the drive and staying in St. Petersburg, I would make the same decision again without hesitation.Choosing someone to operate on your face is a very big decision. I wanted a surgeon who understood that my goal wasn't to look different — it was to look like myself, just refreshed. Dr. O’Brien completely understood that. I could not be happier. In fact, I have already referred Dr. O’Brien to new patients because I feel that confident in both his work and the experience I had with his entire team.I would highly recommend Dr. John O’Brien to anyone considering a deep-plane facelift, neck lift or facial rejuvenation surgery. The trip from Broward County was 100% worth it."

M.L.

Google

"Breast Implant Revision / Exchange - Dr. O'Brien always takes his time with me and fully explains each procedure, what it will entail and what to expect post-procedure."

Anonymous

RealPatientRatings

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