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William L. O'Neill, M.D.
Hand Surgery

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Hand surgeon Dr. O'Neill is a partner at Bluegrass Orthpaedics & 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
  • Arthritis and Other Degenerative Diseases

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Location
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3480 Yorkshire Medical Park
Lexington, KY 40509 (859) 263-5140
  • Office
  • MONDAY - FRIDAY
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    *Office may close 4:30PM on Friday
  • Physical Therapy
  • MONDAY - FRIDAY
    7:00am - 6:00pm

Procedure was done expertly with no complications. Healing time was excellent. Dr. O'Neill was very thorough in explaining the procedure and necessary follow up instructions.

Peggy Crawford

The quality of care and level of skill that I received from Dr. O'Neill for repair of a trigger finger was outstanding. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing orthopedic hand services. HIs staff was professional and... The quality of care and level of skill that I received from Dr. O'Neill for repair of a trigger finger was outstanding. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing orthopedic hand services. HIs staff was professional and responsive to any needs/questions I had. My care could not have been any better than what I received from Dr. O'Neill and his staff.

Teresa A.

Great dr He's short sweet and to the point. He's truly concerned about his patients wellbeing. Had CTRS 3 yrs ago now on left hand and I'm returning for surgery on the right. I wouldn't trust my hands to anyone else.

Anonymous

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 trust Doctor O’Neil. He has given my the best treatments and has kept me on the mend. I cannot thank him enough during this recovery period of my hand.

Anonymous

So glad I went to Dr O'Neill for my hand surgery. I could not be more pleased. No one wants to have surgery, but when you have to, it's so great to have all your questions answered and have great results!

Anonymous

It has been awesome I have had several incidents and just ran in there for an x-ray to make sure I haven't really hurt my arm every time I go in there I get right back there they always take me in they have never turned me away and me... It has been awesome I have had several incidents and just ran in there for an x-ray to make sure I haven't really hurt my arm every time I go in there I get right back there they always take me in they have never turned me away and me thinking I was hurt they are all awesome

Sherry Stivers

Very satisfactory

Anonymous

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

My visit went well. I didn't wait long and Dr O'Neil was concerned about me and answered all my questions.

Anonymous

Great bedside manner, professional, efficient and explained procedures where I could understand everything!

Timothy Conlin

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!!!!

Donna R.

Ii have had dr.oneil do teo surgerys about to have another i would not go anywhere else he is great

Kenneth riffe

Dr. O'Neill communicates well and always shows concern for the welfare of his patients. He possesses both skill and integrity. Highly recommend.

Anonymous

Excellent!

Tim Conlin