Dr. Kathy O’Connell was born and raised on the Peninsula and graduated from Tabb High School. When she is not practicing medicine she enjoys eating chocolate, reading books, riding her dirt bike, volunteering and serving the community.
Kathy has a passion for traveling to the most remote parts of Uganda and Kenya to serve those in great need of spiritual and medical care. She lives in Yorktown with her husband, Jim and is blessed with a daught ...
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Patients consistently praise Dr. Kathy O'Connell and her team for providing excellent, compassionate care. Dr. O'Connell is described as kind, caring, thorough, knowledgeable, and a great listener, who takes time to understand patient concerns and answer questions clearly. Many reviewers highlighted her exceptional bedside manner and ability to make them feel comfortable and at ease. The staff is consistently lauded for being friendly, helpful, professional, and supportive, with many going above and beyond. Patients feel valued, safe, and well-cared for, often citing decades-long relationships with the practice.
Verified Patient Reviews for Kathy O’Connell, MD
Dr. O'Connell is an excellent GYN doctor! She listens well, offers sound advice, and is thorough in overall assessment of female health issues.
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Dr. O'Connell is always so thorough and so easy to talk to. I really enjoy seeing her. She always answers all my questions and is so helpful.
The atmosphere was warm and inviting. Bre was very efficient and very knowledgeable and taking my vitals and getting my history. Finall as usual, Dr. O'Connell bedside Manner and attention to details is always efficient.
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I love Dr. O'Connell she has been my Dr. for over 20yrs she always eases my fear or anxiety about anything. The girl that assisted her during my visit was especially personable & very professional.
She provides very caring services and always listens and gives thorough advice.
She is the best doctor.
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Dr. Kathy O’Connell was born and raised on the Peninsula and graduated from Tabb High School. When she is not practicing medicine she enjoys eating chocolate, reading books, riding her dirt bike, volunteering and serving the community.
Kathy has a passion for traveling to the most remote parts of Uganda and Kenya to serve those in great need of spiritual and medical care. She lives in Yorktown with her husband, Jim and is blessed with a daughter, Katie and a son, James.
Professional
BS, (Biology) Virginia Commonwealth University
MD, Eastern Virginia Medical School
Medical Residency, Medical College of Pennsylvania/Drexel University
Memberships
American Association of Pro Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Christian Medical and Dental Association
Community
Carenet, Board Vice-President
OneChurch, Board Vice-President
He Intends Victory, Board Member (a Christian Ministry that ministers to those affected by and infected with HIV/AIDS)
Lackey Free Clinic, Volunteer
Awards
Mary Immaculate Hospital “Partner’s in Healing” Award, 2005
“Health Care Hero,” Inside Business Journal, 2011
“40 Influential Women of Virginia,” Virginia Lawyer’s Weekly, 2015
Peninsula Women's Care