Karen O'Brien, MSN

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP) in Mount Pleasant, SC
NPI #1356844211

Karen O'Brien, MSN

Karen O'Brien is a pediatric nurse practitioner in the Gastroenterology and Nutrition department at MUSC. She earned her master's degree in nursing in pediatric acute and chronic care from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia in 1993. She is board certified as a primary care pediatric nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Karen has many years of experience working as a primary care pediatric nurse practitioner and now specializes in pediatric gastroenterology. She is a member of the Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses. Karen takes care of patients with general gastrointestinal disorders including; celiac disease, failure to thrive, functional gastrointestinal disorders, constipation, encopresis, gastroesophageal reflux, eosinophilic esophagitis, and childhood obesity. She has a particular interest in pediatric nutrition.

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My Offices

  • Map of 2705 Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant
    MUSC Children's Health Specialty Care - Mt Pleasant
    2705 Highway 17
    Suite 100
    Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
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    Day of the WeekHours
    Monday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed
    Pediatric After Hours Care is available Monday-Friday 3-10 p.m.; Weekends/Holidays Noon-7 p.m.
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  • Map of 2250 Mall Drive in North Charleston
    MUSC Children's Health R. Keith Summey Medical Pavilion
    Primary Office
    2250 Mall Drive
    North Charleston, SC 29406
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    Fax:
    Day of the WeekHours
    Monday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Tuesday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Wednesday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Thursday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Friday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed
    After Hours Care M-F 3 PM - 10 PM, Weekends & Holidays 12 PM - 7 PM; Blood Draw M-F 7:30 AM - 4:15 PM
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  • Map of 4330 Ladson Road in Summerville
    MUSC Children's Health Specialty Care - Summerville
    4330 Ladson Road
    Summerville, SC 29485
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    Day of the WeekHours
    Monday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed
    Pediatric After Hours Care is available Monday-Friday 3-10 p.m.; Weekends/Holidays Noon-7 p.m.
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  • Map of 4040 Highway 17 Bypass in Murrells Inlet
    MUSC Health at Tidelands
    4040 Highway 17 Bypass
    Suite 306
    Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
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    Day of the WeekHours
    Monday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed
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