Dr Tim O’Brien is a dedicated GP in Sunnybank Hills with a passion for family health and aged care.
Special Interests
Dr Tim looks after a range of conditions within his general practice. In addition to this he services an aged care facility during his week. He takes great pride in caring for the elderly and vulnerable. He is engaged in medical education with teaching and supervision of GP registrars through the RACGP and medical students through the University of Queensland. He is passionate about advancing the role of general practice in the community.
Family Medicine
Dr Tim can look after you and your family at any stage of life. He considers this to be his vocational privilege.
Chronic Disease
Dr Tim delivers high-quality chronic disease management through evidence based best practice using a team-based approach.
Children’s Health
As a young father, Dr Tim knows how important good paediatric medicine is. His warm and friendly attitude complements his thorough approach.
Minor Operations
Dr Tim performs a range of minor procedures. These include simple skin excisions and biopsies, toenail wedge resections and Implanon insertion/removal.
Aged Care
Dr Tim furthers his passion for chronic disease management for Sunnybank Hill’s vulnerable elderly propulation. He services a local residential aged care facility.
Men’s Health
He advocates and supports men to reengage with and prioritise their physical and mental health.
“I love general practice. As a doctor it allows me to treat as well as prevent disease. Every new patient is a new experience and an opportunity to help. I am passionate about evidence based medicine, education and patient advocacy.”
Dr Tim O’Brien
About Dr Tim O’Brien
Dr Tim O’Brien graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 2007 and Postgraduate Medicine at the University of Queensland in 2011. He completed three years at the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital. He also spent time at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Greenslopes Private Hospital and three rotations in rural hospitals. Dr O’Brien joined Sunnybank Hills Medical Centre in January 2016. Dr Tim gained his fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2017. In 2023 he was invited to join the RACGP Future Leaders Program. He is actively engaged with Brisbane PHN and RACGP for quality improvement and innovation. He is a supervisor for general practice registrars through the RACGP.
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The complexity and variety of what my patients bring. I like that I never really know what the next consult will bring. When I engage with someone I find that I can learn something off the person – whether it be about their condition, their job or their past experiences. I enjoy my approach to general practice which I try to keep both relaxed and thorough. I find that by giving the patient enough time and doing things right the consult is so much more satisfying for both myself and the patient.
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My first job was working at a video store. I know a lot about movies and television. Probably because I watch so much. This was a great job for me. I find that there are some similarities to general practice. In both jobs I get to chat to people, get to know them and what their interests are.
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Running, tennis, movies and music. I’m very active and like to try to set a good example for my patients. I find one of the best health interventions for anyone can be exercise. I’m always after any exercise tips from my patient. Some of the most satisfying consults come about when I can motivate a patient to make exercise a part of their life.