Background & Specialties

Board Certification

American Board of Surgery - 1987
The American Board of Plastic Surgery - 1992
The National Board of Medical Examiners - 1982
 

Professional Background

Undergraduate Degree: The University of Rochester, Rochester, NY - 1977 Phi Beta Kappa
Medical School: Cornell University Medical College - 1981
Internship: St. Francis Hospital/University of Connecticut
General Surgery Residency: St. Vincent's Medical Center
Plastic Surgery Residency: The New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center

Teaching Appointments

Dr. O'Connell served as Chief of Plastic Surgery at Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, CT. for seven years. Bridgeport Hospital is a major affiliate of Yale University and a Level I Trauma Center.

Publications and Presentations

Dr. O'Connell has published numerous articles in the field of plastic and aesthetic surgery and he has served on the Editorial Board of two medical journals.

His publications include:
O'Connell, J.B., Optimizing Aesthetic Results in Breast Reduction. Aesth. Dermatol. & Cosmetic Surg. 1:2 103, 1999.

O'Connell, J.B., A Simple Technique for Marking in Breast Reduction with Normal Nipple Position. European Journal of Plastic Surgery 11/01.

O'Connell, J.B., An Extended Minilift for the New Millennium - The "Babyboomer Facelift." Aesth. Dermatol. & Cosmetic Surg. 1:3; 179-1999.

O'Connell, J.B., Periorbital Rejuvenation with Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty, "Pinch" Skin Excision, and Erbium Laser Resurfacing. Aesth. Dermatol. & Cosmetic Surg. 1:4; 241, 2000.

O'Connell, J.B., Periorbital Rejuvenation with Modulated Laser Resurfacing. Int. J. Cosmetic Surg. & Aesth. Dermatol. 4:1 33, 2002.

O'Connell, J.B., Refinements of the Minimal Incision Rhytidectomy - Pending publication in the European Journal of Plastic Surgery.