Affiliations & Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Bridgeport Hospital - Bridgeport, CT
Chief, Division of Plastic Surgery - 1995 through 2002

Society Memberships

Active Memberships:
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Member - Public Education Committee
- Member - Spokespersons Network

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

The International Society for Clinical Plastic Surgeons

The Connecticut Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Fellow, The American College of Surgeons

The Connecticut State Medical Society

The Fairfield County Medical Association
- Member - Medical Care Evaluation Committee
- Co-Chairman - Medical/Legal Committee

Former Memberships:
The Lipoplasty Society of North America
The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
The Greater Bridgeport Medical Association
- Vice President - 1993, 1994
- President Elect - 1995

Member - Botox® Cosmetic Physicians Network

Honors and Awards

Certificate of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery - 2002
Phi Beta Kappa - the University of Rochester - 1977
Dr. O'Connell has been listed in the Castle Connolly "Top Doctors" guide for the Metro New York Area on three successive occasions (2001, 2002 and 2003).

Official Spokesperson - The American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Additional Information

In facial rejuvenation we strive for a rested, natural, harmonious, non-surgical look and ancillary procedures such as Botox®, injectible fillers, laser resurfacing and skin care are carefully integrated into a rejuvenation plan that is custom designed for each patient. Breast augmentation patients are encouraged to “try-on” implants for size and Dr. O’Connell believes that the aesthetics of breast shape is equally important to the aesthetics of breast size. In body contouring we strive to recommend the simplest, least invasive procedure that can achieve your aesthetic goals. Dr. O’Connell utilizes ultrasonic liposuction and traditional liposuction as well as abdominoplasty, including mini-abdominoplasties, to optimize the aesthetic results for his body contouring patients.

It’s important for our patients to understand that all surgery, including aesthetic surgery, involves some uncertainty and risk. While we strive for perfection, this can never be achieved and, like all honest physicians, Dr. O’Connell cannot provide any guarantee, explicit or implied, as to the result or outcome of a surgical or other aesthetic procedure. What he can guarantee, however, is that he will do his very best. Dr. O’Connell will listen to your concerns and with the meticulous attention to detail he provides to each and every one of his patients he will do all he can to help you look your very best.

Consultations are by appointment only and are arranged by calling our office at (203) 454-0044.