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
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
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
Outstanding surgeon!!! I have been a patient of and worked with Dr. O'Neill's patients as a therapist in an independent practice for over 15 years and can tell you that he is one of the very best. I have also referred many patients,...Outstanding surgeon!!! I have been a patient of and worked with Dr. O'Neill's patients as a therapist in an independent practice for over 15 years and can tell you that he is one of the very best. I have also referred many patients, friends and family members to him, including my own spouse and children. I can assure you that you will receive the highest quality of care.
J.A.
Very competent and professional
Anonymous
Warm and friendly staff. They treat you like you are part of the family.
Anonymous
Excellent!
Tim Conlin
Dr. O'Neill is a great surgeon. He always takes the time to listen, is compassionate and goes the extra mile to make sure the patient is taken care of. He is easy to talk to and thorough. I never feel rushed during my appointments. His...Dr. O'Neill is a great surgeon. He always takes the time to listen, is compassionate and goes the extra mile to make sure the patient is taken care of. He is easy to talk to and thorough. I never feel rushed during my appointments. His staff is great too - friendly and caring. I highly recommend Dr. O'Neill and this facility.
Tammy
I love Dr.O’Neill.I would recommend him to anyone.I can only praise his work and will continue to go to him as needed.
Wanda Collinsworth
Dr. O'Neill communicates well and always shows concern for the welfare of his patients. He possesses both skill and integrity. Highly recommend.
Anonymous
Great bedside manner, professional, efficient and explained procedures where I could understand everything!
Timothy Conlin
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 am from Bowling Green, Ky. I have seen Dr. O'Neill for a broken wrist and a joint replacement on the right long finger. I am very please with Dr. O'Neill work. My husband has also had a finger work on after a table saw accident. We...I am from Bowling Green, Ky. I have seen Dr. O'Neill for a broken wrist and a joint replacement on the right long finger. I am very please with Dr. O'Neill work. My husband has also had a finger work on after a table saw accident. We are very happy to have someone like Dr. O'Neill to help in case we need him. If anyone needs any kind of surgery you want go wrong if you check with his office. His staff is very nice also. The Davis' from Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Larry and Linda Davis
Great surgeon very clear on procedure and what to expect following surgery
Anonymous
Explains everything well. Compassionate and understanding. Seems concerned for his patients' welfare.
Anonymous
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!
