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Office
39000 Bob Hope Dr
Harry & Diane Rinker Building
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270Phone+1 760-568-2684Fax+1 760-837-2262
Summary
- Stephen O’Connell, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon with highly specialized training in hand, microvascular, wrist and shoulder surgery. President and Chairman of the Desert Orthopedic Center; Leads a multi-specialty orthopedic practice with over 30 providers performing 110,000 patient visits and 12,000 procedures on average per year. Recently led the completion of a $68 million 55,000 sq ft expansion to create a 110,000 square foot facility, incorporating clinic space, MRI, physical therapy, and eight state of the art operating rooms. Experienced in working in orthopedic surgical practice, strategic planning, business development, and clinical research. Graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine, Indiana Hand To Shoulder Fellowship, and University of Notre Dame.
Education & Training
- Indiana Hand to Shoulder CenterFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1987 - 1988
- University of MarylandResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1983 - 1987
- University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown CampusInternship, Transitional Year, 1982 - 1983
- University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 1982
- University of Notre DameBS, Magna Cum Laude, 1974 - 1978
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 1988 - 2025
- IN State Medical License 1987 - 2017
- MD State Medical License 1982 - 1995
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctors:Southern California Castle Connolly
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 45 citationsResults of zone I and zone II flexor tendon repairs in childrenStephen J. O'Connell, Michael M. Moore, James W. Strickland, G. Thomas Frazier, Paul C. Dell
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 1994-01-01 - 10 citationsStaphylococcal septic arthritis of the small joints of the shoulder girdle.Lawrence A. Cone, Anibal R. Gauto, Asma Kazi, Howard Baer, Stephen J. O'Connell
Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 2008-06-01 - 18 citationsSeptic Synovitis and Arthritis Due to Corynebacterium striatum Following an Accidental Scalpel InjuryLawrence A. Cone, Noel Curry, Moxelle A. Wuestoff, Stephen J. O'Connell, John F. Feller
Clinical Infectious Diseases. 1998-12-01
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