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Hope L.  O' Brien
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Medical License: 

Ohio, June 2009

CLIA, May 2021

 

Education:
 

  • Master of Business Administration, Xavier University, Williams College of Business, 2018

  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Student Interest Group in Neurology, 2005

  • Post-Graduate Study, University of Rochester College of Arts & Sciences, 2001

  • Bachelor of Science with Honors Distinction in Research Department Neuroscience, University of Rochester College of Arts & Sciences, 1997
     

Post Graduate:

 

  • Xavier University Williams College of Business, 2018

  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Research Fellow, Headache Medicine Department of Neurology, 2011

  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Clinical Fellow, Headache Medicine Department of Neurology, 2010

  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Resident, Neurology, 2009

  • The Christ Hospital, Preliminary Intern, Internal Medicine, 2006

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Board Certifications:

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  • Diplomat, United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties,  Headache Medicine, October 2010, Recertification – October 2020 

  • Diplomat, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology,  September 2009, Recertification – December 2019 

  • Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners, 2006

 

Awards: 

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  • Cincinnati Magazine's 2023 list of Top Doctors, January 2023

  • Black Business Spotlight, Sponsored by Walker Funeral Home, Cincinnati OH, 2022

  • Scholar, National Medical Fellowships Diversity in Clinical Trials Research, 2022

  • Fellow, American Academy of Neurology, 2017

  • Diversity Leadership Scholar, American Academy of Neurology, 2016

  • Fellow, American Headache Society, 2014

  • Headache Specialty Fellowship Award, Merck US Human Health Scholarship, American Headache Society, 2009 and 2010

  • Doctor’s Day Award Nominee, University Hospital, 2008

  • Scottsdale Headache Symposium Scholarship Recipient, American Headache Society, 2008

  • Aventis Minority Scholar, American Academy of Neurology, 2004

  • Cincinnati’s Hometown Hero, The Cincinnati Enquirer, 2002

  • Minority Academic Achievement Award, University of Rochester, 1997

  • University and National Dean’s Lists, University of Rochester, 1997

  • Honors Distinction in Research for Neuroscience, University of Rochester, 1997

  • The Bausch and Lomb Scholar for Achievement in Sciences, University of Rochester, 1993

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Hospital Appointments:

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  • McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital, 2021 - current

  • Good Samaritan Hospital TriHealth, 2020 - current

  • Bethesda North Hospital TriHealth, 2020 - current

  • UC Health West Chester Hospital, 2013 - 2023

  • Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, 2009-2020

  • The Christ Hospital, 2013-2018, 2024 - current

 

Academic Appointment:

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  • Adjunct Faculty, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Department of Neurology 2009-present

  • Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center, Division of Neurology 2015-2020

  • Co-Director, Young Adult Headache Clinic, Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center, 2017-2020

  • Director, Young Adult Headache Clinic, Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center, 2010-2017

  • Fellowship Director, Headache Medicine Education Program, Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center, 2011-2018

  • Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center, Division of Pediatrics, 2009-2015

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Professional Organization Membership:

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  • 2023-present | Great Lakes Regional Headache Society

  • 2023-present | Cincinnati Medical Association  

  • 2021-present | National Headache Foundation

  • 2014-2020 | American Medical Association 

  • 2011-present| International Headache Society 

  • 2011-2013 | Ohio Headache Association 

  • 2002-present | American Academy of Neurology 

  • 2008-present | American Headache Society 

  • 2007-2009 | Resident’s Advisory Committee 

  • 2007-2009 | American Heart Association 

  • 2007-2008 | Graduate Medical Education Committee  

  • 2002-2005 | University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Admissions Committee 

  • 2001-2005 | Student Interest Group in Neurology 

  • 2001-2005 | American Medical Women’s Association 

  • 2001-2005 | American Medical Student Association 

  • 2001-2005 | Christian Medical Association 

  • 2001-2005 | Student National Medical Association 

  • 2002-2003 | Women’s Health Elective 

  • 2001-2002 | Medical Student Association 

 

Dr. O’Brien is passionate about giving back to the community and is a member of Solid Rock Church.  She enjoys spending time with her family and her husband, who is also a physician. Dr. O’Brien loves to shop, travel, and wind down with a relaxing massage. 

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