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Dr. Kathy O'Connell, MD

Dr. Kathy O'Connell, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Kathy O'Connell, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Newport News, VA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1988. She is affiliated with medical facilities Sentara Careplex Hospital and Riverside Regional Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

11842 Rock Landing Dr Ste 115 Newport News, VA 23606

Dr. O'Connell is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. O'Connell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. O'Connell

3.8
13 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
8%
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1 star
23%
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Excellent Doctor
If you are looking for an excellent gynocologist office this is the place for you! I have been going here for over 7 years now and I love the care provided and the knowledge the doctors have here. In addition, I had an unexpected emergency with one of my pregnancies last year and caught Covid in my third trimester and got extremely ill. My gynocologist Dr. Ouyang took action quickly and assisted in making sure my baby and I were properly taken care of during this scary event. With all that being said, I got induced that same day and was able to still have a safe and successful V- back because of the diligence of this office and the staff listening to my concerns and taking action quickly. I am forever grateful for Dr. O'Connell and her well trained staff!! Thank you for such excellent care over the years!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Bridgette B. – Dec 20, 2023
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It was awesome. I love Doctor Kathy so much
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Latifah – Jun 23, 2021
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Despite having a normal pregnancy, I was repeatedly referred and pressured into extra scans and nonstress tests. I had a prior loss and I believe they were feeding off that anxiety to get as much money from me as they could. When I explained I couldn't afford them anymore, their answers to my questions became curt. Between the financial difficulty during covid and post partum depression they didn't really ask about, it became difficult to keep paying the remaining sum, that was over twice the estimated cost. Even when I did scrape up the remaining, they refused it and pursued a lawyer despite claiming to be a Christian based practice. She should probably read Exodus 22:25-27.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 23, 2021
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I took my daughter there for a septate hymen, which is an exterior hymen. It is obvious, O'Connell looked said it was normal at the second visit of three office visits. They sent my daughter for an MRI and $750 out of pocket and problem internally, my daughter never got diagnosed right. She has a sepate hymen and never got any help. She can't use tampons. I strongly recommend you go somewhere else.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Christine Adams – Jan 11, 2019
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I can't say enough good things about Dr. O'Connell and all of the wonderful people who work at Peninsula Women's Care. Everybody is kind and helpful and knowledgeable. Procedures are done very competently.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Poquoson, VA – Apr 05, 2018
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I have been Dr. Kathy O'Connell's patient since before she opened her own practice. She still shows the same love and compassion that brought me to her office the first time. All of the other doctors, nurses and staff have a common trait – THEY CARE. This is especially comforting to patients, like me, as I rely on them for their best medical advice. After all the faces and all the years, CARING still comes through.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Kelly O'Neill in Hampton, VA – Jul 28, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Kathy O'Connell, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Newport News, VA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1988. She is affiliated with medical facilities Sentara...read more
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

  • Gynecology

  • Obstetric & Gynecologic Surgery

  • Obstetrics

  • Pediatric Gynecology

  • Gynecologic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Medical College Penn

    Internship Hospital, 1989
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School

    Medical School, 1988
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Dr. O'Connell is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Mid-Atlantic Womens Care PLC.11842 Rock Landing Dr Ste 115 Newport News, VA 23606
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Riverside Regional Medical Center

      500 J Clyde Morris Blvd
      Newport News, VA 23601

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Sentara Careplex Hospital

      3000 Coliseum Dr
      Hampton, VA 23666
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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