Cara O’Brien, M.D.

Education and Background

Dr. O’Brien earned her undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Virginia, and two master’s degrees in biomedical sciences and dietetics from Eastern Virginia Medical School. There she also earned her medical degree. Dr. O’Brien completed a general surgery internship and urologic surgery residency at the University of Pennsylvania.

She has specialty training in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, and has a special interest in female pelvic medicine, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary continence and restoration of sexual function. Dr. O’Brien is a patient advocate, emphasizing education and individualized treatment plans tailored specifically to the needs of each patient.

Specialties

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) management including UroLift
• Female pelvic medicine
• Kidney stone disease
• Men’s health
• Overactive bladder, including Botox, InterStim, and Axonics
• Robotic and laparoscopic surgery
• Stress urinary incontinence, including Bulkamid
• Vasectomy
• Voiding dysfunction

Certifications, Memberships, Accomplishments

Dr. O’Brien is a member of the American Urological Association and the Philadelphia Urologic Society.