Dr. Obyedkov is the father, tour manager and medical proxy for his adult, mentally disabled son, the savant pianist Patrick Obyedkov, in the episode Half-Wit. He was portrayed by actor Kurtwood Smith. Dr. Obyedkov tours with his son to arrange his concerts and living arrangements which are in support of charitable purposes. The surgery goes well and while Patrick is recovering, he starts to button up his own shirt - something he has never been able to manage before. Dr. Obyedkov is astounded and even Dr. House notes that Patrick looks happy.