Conor O'Neill

MD

Pain medicine physician and anesthesiologist
Director, Nonoperative Spine Program
Skiing and mountain biking enthusiast

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

    Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, 1985

  • Residencies

    Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Internal Medicine, 1988

    Massachusetts General Hospital, Anesthesiology, 1991

  • Board Certifications

    Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

    Pain Medicine, American Board of Anesthesiology

    Anesthesiology, American Board of Anesthesiology

  • Academic Title

    Professor

My goal is to help patients regain function and quality of life with the least amount of medications and interventions possible.

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    My reviews

    4.6

    Overall Experience
    103 Ratings
    About our process
    Dec 11, 2024
    Dr. O"Neill knows his stuff. He is fantastic. Everything that he has recommended has reduced the pain in my back and left leg. I am know almost 100% free of pain after being in pain for over two years.
    Dec 04, 2024
    Dr. O'Neill is a very caring, gracious, thorough, pain management specialist. He has given me Great relief so I can live a normal life with minimal pain in my back now. His PA Chris is terrific and so is his scheduler Carol he always answers my questions and explains things to me. And I trust him with my spine.
    Nov 19, 2024
    Great
    Oct 15, 2024
    Excellent explanation of situation & recommendations by Dr Conor O'Neill
    Aug 20, 2024
    Never disappoints.
    May 08, 2024
    Dr O'Neill was very patient and focused. I didn't feel rushed. I've gone to Dr's appts for my parents, where folks seemed really rush, curt, and dismissive to eldersspeaking too fast, no explanations-on occasion, not always My zoom went really well. Thank you
    Apr 30, 2024
    I appreciate Dr. O'Neils calm and thoughtful approach to questions and problems. I came away from this visit feeling better about everything!
    Apr 10, 2024
    I was very comfortable and confident under Dr. O'Neill's care.
    Mar 26, 2024
    Excellent experience
    Aug 01, 2023
    Dr. O'Neill is an excellent listener, very knowledgeable and humane. Amazing memory and is very easy to talk to
    Jul 04, 2023
    I lost the ability to walk due to lower spine trauma almost a year ago. Doctor came in, told me there was something wrong but not enough to warrant medical intervention, physically examined me for 30 seconds, prescribed antidepressants and PT, told me my disability may be permanent and that I could leave if I did not like the treatment he prescribed, and left the room. All in less than 15 minutes.
    Jun 06, 2023
    This is the second time going to Dr. O'Neil's office, and the first visit was very abrupt. It felt like the doctor had something else to do, and was very short with his answers. That was the first visit the second visit, which was yesterday was even worse he was very dismissive and rude. I know because the first visit was so quick and not very informative. I felt like anything I asked was a wrong question and that I was taking up his valuable time as a patient I waited 2 1/2 months to see Dr. O'Neill because he's the only doctor at UCSF that is able to see Workmen's Comp. Patients and I feel that he may have a different view of the injured worker and with that being not very respectful.
    May 18, 2023
    Dr. O'Neil was so patient and ordered an ultrasound, which I had requested but not received from the orthopedic doctor. So grateful he wanted to do this, and wanted it at UCSF.
    Mar 23, 2023
    Truly exceptional doctor

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