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Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Psychiatry
University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Professional interests include: depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more.
2900 Lamb Circle Entrance 4
Christiansburg, VA 24073

Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD is an internist in Christiansburg, VA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and psychiatry. She graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine. Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD is affiliated with Carilion Medical Center and Carilion Clinic.

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2900 Lamb Circle Entrance 4
Christiansburg, VA 24073
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Roanoke, VA 24018
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Some issues Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Social phobia
  • Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

  • Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
  • Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
  • Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD treated as an internist in Christiansburg, VA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 353
inpatient care 353

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD.

Gender
Male 74
Female 84
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 95
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 42
From 75 to 84 11
85 and over 15
Less than 65 90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 74
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 49
Dementia 23
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD treated as an internist in Christiansburg, VA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 299
inpatient care 299

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD.

Gender
Male 73
Female 84
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 103
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 48
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, depression, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 67
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 36
Dementia 30
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD treated as an internist in Christiansburg, VA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 131
hospital care 234
inpatient care 234
mental health therapy 15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD.

Gender
Male 154
Female 176
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 218
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 100
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 178

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD treated during 2015 were depression, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 39
Dementia 25
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD treated as an internist in Christiansburg, VA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 162
hospital care 273
inpatient care 273

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD.

Gender
Male 77
Female 99
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 131
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 65
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD treated during 2016 were depression, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 56
Asthma 23
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 39
Dementia 48
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD treated as an internist in Christiansburg, VA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 191
hospital care 143
inpatient care 143

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD.

Gender
Male 55
Female 80
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 106
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 57
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD treated during 2017 were depression, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 61
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 40
Dementia 43
Cancer 28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD treated as an internist in Christiansburg, VA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 139
hospital care 197
inpatient care 197

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD.

Gender
Male 48
Female 80
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 90
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 49
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD treated during 2018 were depression, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 33
Dementia 50
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD treated as an internist in Christiansburg, VA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 168
hospital care 77
inpatient care 77

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD.

Gender
Male 60
Female 93
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 128
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 52
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD treated during 2019 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 37
Dementia 34
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD treated as an internist in Christiansburg, VA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 218
hospital care 13
inpatient care 13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD.

Gender
Male 60
Female 120
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 163
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 65
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD treated during 2020 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 32
Dementia 21
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD treated as an internist in Christiansburg, VA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 305
hospital care 28
inpatient care 28
mental health therapy 28

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD.

Gender
Male 63
Female 155
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 199
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 87
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD treated during 2021 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 31
Dementia 22
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD treated as an internist in Christiansburg, VA during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 315
mental health therapy 13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD.

Gender
Male 53
Female 129
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 167
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 79
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD treated during 2022 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 74
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 24
Dementia 13
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 277

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD.

Gender
Male 36
Female 97
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 120
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 58
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD treated during 2023 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 30
Dementia 14
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD treated as an internist in Christiansburg, VA were hospital care, inpatient care and mental health therapy.

doctor visit 211
hospital care 179
inpatient care 179
mental health therapy 18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD.

Gender
Female 108
Male 68
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 138
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 1
75 to 84 1
Less than 65 80
65 to 74 63

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 74
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 15
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 35
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Cancer 16
Dementia 29

Education & Training

Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine. She completed residency at Rush University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine

Residency: Rush University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Virginia Carroll O'Brien, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carilion Medical Center
Carilion Clinic

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Biography

Dr. Virginia O'Brien is a psychiatry specialist in Roanoke, VA and Christiansburg, VA. She is especially interested in depression, attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), and schizophrenia. She is affiliated with Carilion Medical Center. Dr. O'Brien attended the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. O'Brien welcomes new patients at her office inRoanoke, VA as reported by Doctor.com.

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