Columbia University Health Services
About Us
About Us
Mary E. O'Brien
Medical Director
CAVA
Dr. Mary O'Brien joined Health Services at Columbia in 1993. She is an attending Physician and Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. Prior to joining HSC, Mary worked as the Associate Director of the emergency room at St. Luke's Hospital. She attended Vassar College and obtained her M.D. at Harvard Medical School, and completed the necessary coursework for a M.P.H. in Health Administration at Columbia University.
Dr. O’Brien is a liaison between the Athletics Department and Health Services at Columbia, and is a member of the Eating Disorders Team.
Education
- M.D., Harvard Medical School
- M.P.H. (in progress), Columbia University
Certifications and Licensure
- Board Certified in both Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine, with a special interest in Sports Medicine.
Professional Experience
- Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons
- St. Luke's Hospital
Awards and Honors
- Teacher of the Year Award at St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital
We adhere to strict standards of confidentiality. To discuss
confidential issues, or in the event of a medical or psychiatric
emergency, please make direct contact by telephone or in person to
ensure immediate attention to your health care needs.
Go to our complete confidentiality policy.
Go to our complete confidentiality policy.
Important Phone Numbers
| General Information | 212 854 2284 |
| After-hours urgent health concerns | 212 854 9797 |
| CAVA (Ambulance) | 212 854 5555 |
| Rape Crisis/Anti-Violence Support Center | 212 854 WALK |
| Uptown Campus Public Safety |
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| - On-Campus | 7-7979 |
| - Off-Campus | 212-305-8100 |