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Conor O'Neill, MD

Pain Medicine • Spine MedicineDirector, Nonoperative Spine Program
Orthopedic Spine Parnassus
866-817-7463
Portrait of Conor O'Neill
Portrait of Conor O'Neill
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Conor O'Neill, MD

Pain Medicine • Spine MedicineDirector, Nonoperative Spine Program
Orthopedic Spine Parnassus
866-817-7463

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About me

Dr. Conor O'Neill is an anesthesiologist and pain management physician who specializes in using nonsurgical techniques to care for adults with back or neck pain. Using physical medicine and rehabilitation, he works to restore and enhance function and quality of life for patients with physical impairments or disabilities.

O'Neill sees patients at the UCSF Orthopaedic Institute's Spine Center. He is also a member of the Orthopaedic Institute Integrated Spine Service, a multidisciplinary team that includes physical therapists and other providers who specialize in nonsurgical treatments for the spine. He is the director of the UCSF Nonoperative Spine Program.

O'Neill's research focuses on improving diagnosis of back and neck pain as well as developing innovative ways to treat them. He also wants to create a model of care for back and neck pain that coordinates the care of providers from various specialties.

O'Neill completed his medical degree at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Washington University and a residency in anesthesiology at Massachusetts General Hospital. He belongs to the San Francisco Marin Medical Society, North American Spine Society and International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine.

Outside of work, O'Neill enjoys spending time with family, skiing and mountain biking in Lake Tahoe.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Pain Medicine, American Board of Anesthesiology
  • Anesthesiology, American Board of Anesthesiology
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Residency

  • Anesthesiology, Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Internal Medicine, Barnes Jewish Hospital

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, Duke University Hospital MSO

Degree

  • MD, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

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    Average rating

    4.8
    4.8 out of 5 Stars
    103 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 4, 2025

      The doctor sought information from me regarding the past procedures that I had undergone and how they affected me. He selected the procedure that I desired and was most effective and helpful to me.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 28, 2025

      Dr. O'Neill and Chris are absolutely first rate in their competent, caring performance.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 28, 2025

      Dr Conor O'Neill is a calm and caring doctor that listens well and provided a treatment plan that I could understand.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 30, 2025

      Dr. O'Neill is attentive and helpful in his questions about procedure follow-up pain or discomfort.

    • 2.6 out of 5 Stars
      June 20, 2025

      My visit was disappointing. The practitioner was eager for the visit to end. When I asked a question regarding a treatment option the MD responded, "That's not worth discussing." and when we discussed options he seemed irritated with the one I selected. At the end of the visit when he inquired if I had any questions, I was tempted to say, "Are you having a bad day?

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 11, 2025

      Dr. O'Neill is the best Doctor that I have ever had. He's the best!

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