Chris O'Brien (surgeon)

Chris O'Brien
Born
Christopher John O'Brien

(1952-01-03)3 January 1952
Died4 June 2009(2009-06-04) (aged 57)
EducationParramatta Marist High School, University of Sydney
Years active1976–2009
Known forRPA
RelativesGail (Bamford) O'Brien (wife)
Medical career
ProfessionSurgeon
InstitutionsRoyal Prince Alfred Hospital
University of Sydney
Sydney South West Area Health Service
Sub-specialtiesHead and neck surgery
ResearchHead and neck cancer

Christopher John O'Brien AO (3 January 1952 – 4 June 2009) was an Australian head and neck surgeon. He achieved national recognition as a compassionate surgeon in the reality television series RPA.