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Dr. John W. Obbink Jr., MD

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(23 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (1990)

Professional interests include: type 2 diabetes, nerve compression (pinched nerve), benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and more.

6401 Harris Parkway Suite 120
Fort Worth, TX 76132

(817) 346-9111

Dr. John W. Obbink Jr., MD is a family medicine practitioner in Fort Worth, TX specializing in family medicine. He graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1990 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. John W. Obbink Jr., MD is affiliated with Texas Health Resources and Texas Health Physicians Group (THPG).

Office Locations

Address:

6401 Harris Parkway Suite 120
Fort Worth, TX 76132

Some issues Dr. John W. Obbink Jr., MD can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

blood draw	123
diabetes management	40
doctor visit	314
lab tests	119
preventive care	72
vaccines	33

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
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	0

blood draw	190
breast exam	20
cytology	16
diabetes management	56
doctor visit	468
gynecologic pathology	16
gynecologic procedures	20
lab tests	176
preventive care	169
vaccines	97

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

diabetes management	57
doctor visit	485
lab tests	144
preventive care	225
vaccines	169

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

diabetes management	79
doctor visit	516
lab tests	194
preventive care	180
vaccines	102

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

diabetes management	70
doctor visit	510
lab tests	171
preventive care	166
vaccines	97

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

diabetes management	80
doctor visit	512
lab tests	169
preventive care	121
vaccines	42

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

diabetes management	73
doctor visit	487
lab tests	152
preventive care	108
vaccines	36

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

diabetes management	83
doctor visit	427
lab tests	169
preventive care	104
vaccines	22

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	6
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

diabetes management	146
doctor visit	797
lab tests	289
preventive care	140

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. Obbink Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John W. Obbink Jr., MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Fort Worth, TX were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

blood draw	156
breast exam	20
cytology	16
diabetes management	76
doctor visit	502
gynecologic pathology	16
gynecologic procedures	20
lab tests	177
preventive care	146
vaccines	77

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Obbink Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Female	69
Male	77

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	126
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	16
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	98

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Obbink Jr., MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John W. Obbink Jr., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	9
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. John W. Obbink Jr., MD graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1990. He completed residency at Genesis Quad Cities Family Medicine Residency. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (1990)

Residency: Genesis Quad Cities Family Medicine Residency (1993)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John W. Obbink Jr., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Texas Health Resources

Texas Health Physicians Group (THPG)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John W. Obbink Jr., MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.43 out of 5 stars based on 23 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John W. Obbink Jr., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fort Worth, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2017-03-28

My entire family uses Dr. Obbink.  He is a wonderful physician.  He always tells it like it is, but I appreciate his honesty.  He is very knowledgable and cares about his patients.  When I have test run, I always hear from his office the next day.   I would not go to anyone else after 20+ years with him.  His office staff is also wonderful . Always pleasant and helpful in every way.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-09-25