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Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Vermont College of Medicine (1983)

Professional interests include: total joint replacement, musculoskeletal problems, sports physicals, and more.

1849 Old Donation Parkway
Virginia Beach, VA 23454

(757) 422-8476

Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Virginia Beach, VA specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD is affiliated with Sentara Health.

Office Locations

Sentara Health

1717 Will O Wisp Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23454

(757) 422-8476

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1849 Old Donation Parkway
Virginia Beach, VA 23454

(757) 422-8476

(757) 213-4332

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Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Virginia Beach, VA during 2012 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	443
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	20
decompression surgery	22
diagnostic evaluation	54
doctor visit	907
hip imaging	15
injections	443
joint surgery	93
lower extremity surgery	24
manual therapy	776
minimally invasive procedures	69
musculoskeletal imaging	117
pelvic imaging	21
reconstructive surgery	24
rehabilitation	2038
upper extremity surgery	69
X-rays	138

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Virginia Beach, VA during 2013 were aspiration, injections, rehabilitation and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	442
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	942
injections	442
joint surgery	88
lower extremity surgery	28
manual therapy	81
minimally invasive procedures	60
musculoskeletal imaging	84
pelvic imaging	13
reconstructive surgery	28
rehabilitation	235
upper extremity surgery	60
X-rays	97

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	428
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	43
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Virginia Beach, VA during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	429
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	900
injections	429
joint surgery	93
lower extremity surgery	30
minimally invasive procedures	46
musculoskeletal imaging	113
reconstructive surgery	47
upper extremity surgery	63
X-rays	113

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	401
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	42
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Virginia Beach, VA during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	559
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	967
injections	559
joint surgery	75
lower extremity surgery	24
minimally invasive procedures	37
musculoskeletal imaging	111
reconstructive surgery	38
upper extremity surgery	51
X-rays	111

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	462
Female	614

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	952
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	580
From 75 to 84	264
85 and over	130
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Virginia Beach, VA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	633
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	1115
injections	633
joint surgery	114
lower extremity surgery	42
minimally invasive procedures	58
musculoskeletal imaging	127
reconstructive surgery	56
upper extremity surgery	72
X-rays	127

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	492
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	326
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	44
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Virginia Beach, VA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	587
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	893
injections	587
joint surgery	86
lower extremity surgery	22
manual therapy	34
minimally invasive procedures	49
musculoskeletal imaging	98
reconstructive surgery	37
rehabilitation	59
upper extremity surgery	64
X-rays	98

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	461
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	44
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Virginia Beach, VA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	482
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	822
injections	482
joint surgery	76
lower extremity surgery	34
minimally invasive procedures	29
musculoskeletal imaging	97
reconstructive surgery	47
upper extremity surgery	42
X-rays	97

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	325

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	477
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	60
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Virginia Beach, VA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	206
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	697
injections	206
joint surgery	81
lower extremity surgery	20
minimally invasive procedures	43
musculoskeletal imaging	84
reconstructive surgery	38
upper extremity surgery	61
X-rays	84

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	415
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	46
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Virginia Beach, VA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	153
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	576
injections	153
joint surgery	64
lower extremity surgery	16
minimally invasive procedures	26
musculoskeletal imaging	50
reconstructive surgery	38
upper extremity surgery	48
X-rays	50

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	24
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Virginia Beach, VA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	227
doctor visit	628
injections	227
joint surgery	42
lower extremity surgery	15
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	66
reconstructive surgery	29
upper extremity surgery	27
X-rays	66

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	31
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Virginia Beach, VA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	209
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	625
injections	209
joint surgery	61
lower extremity surgery	17
minimally invasive procedures	30
musculoskeletal imaging	31
reconstructive surgery	31
upper extremity surgery	44
X-rays	31

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	36
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Virginia Beach, VA were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and manual therapy.

aspiration	397
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	15
decompression surgery	20
diagnostic evaluation	54
doctor visit	824
hip imaging	15
injections	397
joint surgery	79
lower extremity surgery	24
manual therapy	297
minimally invasive procedures	41
musculoskeletal imaging	88
pelvic imaging	17
reconstructive surgery	37
rehabilitation	777
upper extremity surgery	54
X-rays	92

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD.

**Gender**
Female	276
Male	207

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	35
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	424
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	45
75 to 84	134
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	264

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine in 1983. He completed residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine (1983)

Residency: Northwestern Memorial Hospital (1988)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (2031)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sentara Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Patrick W. O'Connell, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$4,492 ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $394	$4,098
Exactech, Inc.	$3,675 Equinoxe $2,843	Optetrak $588	Optecure $236	Novation $8
Stryker Corporation	$2,202 MAKOplasty $1,529	KNEES $262	BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION $209	Mako $135	TRIATHLON $67
LifeNet Health	$1,500 GraftLink $1,500
Fortis Surgical, LLC	$1,228 $1,228
Other	$3,645 Engage Partial Knee System $428	ATTUNE $342	Comprehensive $217	Exparel $136	Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium $126	Other $2,397

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,041
Travel and Lodging	$4,927
Education	$3,159
Consulting Fee	$1,500
Gift	$114

Biography

Dr. Patrick Oconnell is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He works in Virginia Beach, VA. Dr. Oconnell's clinical interests include knee problems, arthroscopic surgery, and shoulder injury. He is professionally affiliated with Sentara Health. He attended the University of Vermont College of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.