Chief Prosthetist and Residency Director
Wheeler Orthotics & Prosthetics
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), began his career in O&P after losing a leg to cancer at age 24. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona and the prosthetics program at California State University Dominguez Hills.
Seth is the Chief Prosthetist and Residency Director at Wheeler Orthotics & Prosthetics in Phoenix, AZ. He also teaches as adjunct faculty at Baylor University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Currently, Seth serves the Academy as its Vice President and co-chair of the Academy’s Scientific Societies Committee. He is also the host of the Academy's Clinical Care Insiders and Clinical Care Insiders -- Industry Partners Edition podcasts. Outside of work, Seth enjoys traveling with his wife and two boys, coaching baseball, and competing as a para-triathlete.
If reelected to the Academy's board of Directors, Seth hopes to continue streamlining Academy resources and benefits to focus on member value and fiscal responsibility.
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O&P Clinical Care Insights-Industry Partners Edition featuring Thuasne
Thursday, February 19, 2026
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM CDT
Thursday, February 19, 2026
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM CDT
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Friday, February 20, 2026
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