Infectious Disease

James Brien, D.O.

Vice Chair for Education, Pediatric Infectious Disease

James H. Brien, D.O., is a pediatric infectious disease specialist practicing at McLane Children’s Hospital in Temple, Texas, where he serves as Vice Chair for Education and Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics at Texas A&M University College of Medicine. With over 45 years of experience, he focuses on treating pediatric infectious diseases, managing complex conditions such as bacterial and viral infections in children, including those requiring specialized hospital-based care. Dr. Brien primarily se

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
Pediatric Infectious Diseases (American Board of Pediatrics)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O., 1977)
Residency: Fitzsimons Army Medical Center (Pediatrics, 1980)
Fellowship: Tripler Army Medical Center (Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 1984)

Years in Practice

45+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
Castle Connolly — Regional Top Doctor
2014
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Infectious Disease

Conditions & Treatments

Travel MedicineHIV/AIDSTuberculosisHepatitis CHepatitis BAntimicrobial StewardshipSepsis & Critical Care

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Brien treats

Insurance accepted

Aetna

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Brien accept Aetna insurance?

James Brien's public profile lists Aetna as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Brien practice?

James Brien practices in Temple, TX with hospital affiliations including Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center.

What does Dr. Brien specialize in?

James Brien is a board-certified infectious disease specialist with focus areas in Clinical Infectious Disease.

How long has Dr. Brien been practicing?

James Brien has 49+ years of clinical experience in infectious disease.

What is Dr. Brien's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O., 1977); Residency: Fitzsimons Army Medical Center (Pediatrics, 1980); Fellowship: Tripler Army Medical Center (Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 1984).