Hand surgeon Dr. O'Neill is a partner at Bluegrass Orthopaedics & Hand Care. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and St. Louis University School of Medicine. He completed a general surgery residency at the University of South Florida, a plastic surgery residency and a microsurgery fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, TX) and a hand surgery fellowship at the Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery. He served as Chief of Hand Surgery at the VA Hospital until 1997. He then moved to Lexington, KY to establish a dedicated office to serve Central and Eastern Kentucky.
Dr. O'Neill was one of the chief surgeons on the transplant team that performed the first two of three human hand transplants in the United States.
Specialties
Peripheral Nerve Damage
Hand and Wrist Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
CHI - St Joseph East
Bluegrass Specialty Surgery Center
Residencies
University of South Florida - General Surgery
Baylor College of Medicine - Plastic Surgery & Microsurgery
Medical Degree
St. Louis University of Medicine
Fellowships
Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery
Treatment for the Following Injuries
Hand Injuries & Fractures
Sports Injuries (Knee, Shoulder, Ankle, etc.)
Work Injuries
Repetitive Injuries
Foot & Ankle Injuries & Disorders
Joint Replacement
Spinal Injury & Disease•Shoulder, Hand and Wrist Disorders
MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00am - 5:00pm *Office may close 4:30PM on Friday
Physical Therapy
MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:00am - 6:00pm
He's a great dr. Short sweet and to the point. He's honest and truly cares about his patients.
Anonymous
Great surgeon very clear on procedure and what to expect following surgery
Anonymous
Doctor O’Niell has preformed two surgeries and treated me for a broken thumb. My level of Care was outstanding and the surgeries could not have went better. He explained my conditions and the surgeries well beforehand so I could make...Doctor O’Niell has preformed two surgeries and treated me for a broken thumb. My level of Care was outstanding and the surgeries could not have went better. He explained my conditions and the surgeries well beforehand so I could make an informed decision. As a result of the surgeries I regained full use of my hand and fingers back. Doctor O’Neill has improved the quality of my life with his skilled “hands” and expertise. He is the best.
Steve
I had a question about my tendons in my left hand, middle finger regarding tendon stretching. Dr. O'Neill and a therapist gave me the information I needed to make a decision. Same compassionate care I always receive from Dr. O. Now I...I had a question about my tendons in my left hand, middle finger regarding tendon stretching. Dr. O'Neill and a therapist gave me the information I needed to make a decision. Same compassionate care I always receive from Dr. O. Now I just have to make one.
Anonymous
Very helpful in diagnosing condition and recommended treatment with surgery as a last resort. Explained in easy understand terms.
Anonymous
Great! Listens, explains, kind-everything you need when you’re suffering! He’s fixed several broken hands and both wrists for me-surgery and plate on one-couldn’t be happier! Highly recommend!
Linda Stephenson
I started seeing Dr O'Neill and his staff in Jan 2016 for a hand condition Dupuytren's contracture. My initial visit was to schedule surgery. He explained to me that there was another option, Xiaflex injections. He explained the...I started seeing Dr O'Neill and his staff in Jan 2016 for a hand condition Dupuytren's contracture. My initial visit was to schedule surgery. He explained to me that there was another option, Xiaflex injections. He explained the procedure and the success rate. His assistant, Deana Price started the process with my insurance. After 14 visits and 8 procedures, my hands are fully functional! I was in the exam room at my scheduled times. I have and will continue to recommend him. Thank You Dr WLO!
Larry Reeder
Professional,timely,truthful
Andrea Newton
Dr O'Neill has performed hand surgery on me. I am so pleased with the results. All my questions were answered, alternatives discussed. I have recommended friends and family to him, and they recommend him to their friends and family. One...Dr O'Neill has performed hand surgery on me. I am so pleased with the results. All my questions were answered, alternatives discussed. I have recommended friends and family to him, and they recommend him to their friends and family. One of the true treasures of the Lexington medical community!
Anonymous
Dr. O’Neil addressed the issues with my wrist in a prompt manner. I was very satisfied with my visit.
Anonymous
Great care
Excellent professional practices,, well pleased with my experience with Dr. O’Neill!
Anonymous
Ii have had dr.oneil do teo surgerys about to have another i would not go anywhere else he is great
Kenneth riffe
I would have to rate Dr. O'Neill as excellent. Not only is he competent, but very knowledgable. He did carpel tunnel surgery on my right hand in 2009 and I have had NO residual numbness. I started having pain in my thumb joints in...I would have to rate Dr. O'Neill as excellent. Not only is he competent, but very knowledgable. He did carpel tunnel surgery on my right hand in 2009 and I have had NO residual numbness. I started having pain in my thumb joints in November, 2015 and the pain remained constant. I saw Dr. O'Neill in May, 2016. He recommended injections and advised they may be painful. I had them in both thumbs and by the next day, I have no pain in my thumbs joints! I am extremely satisfied!
Jean Amburgey
Dr ONeill operated on my thumb after a traumatic injury at the end of last year. I was worried that I would lose some function which would impair my performance necessary for my occupation. I have been 100% pleased with every aspect of...Dr ONeill operated on my thumb after a traumatic injury at the end of last year. I was worried that I would lose some function which would impair my performance necessary for my occupation. I have been 100% pleased with every aspect of the care I received from Dr ONeill. My surgery was completely successful. I have full use of my thumb. Dr ONeill treated me with respect. He knew I was experiencing pain and he was most kind and caring. I highly recommend this surgeon.
Anonymous
I just love Dr. Oneil. I had surgery for carpal tunnel on both of my hands and I am now able to work every day painless and without visibility of my scars. This Dr. is the best. He has a heart of gold and the bed side manor it takes to...I just love Dr. Oneil. I had surgery for carpal tunnel on both of my hands and I am now able to work every day painless and without visibility of my scars. This Dr. is the best. He has a heart of gold and the bed side manor it takes to capture your trust. I would recommend him to everybody I know and dont know. He is the BEST!!!!
