Dr. Patrick J. O'Neill

Dr. O'Neill is an orthopaedic surgeon with advanced fellowship training in the treatment of the foot and ankle. This is the highest level of training possible and Dr. O'Neill is the only one in Sarasota County who can make this claim. His medical school, training, and fellowship in Foot and Ankle were completed at the Johns Hopkins/Union Memorial Hospital program in Baltimore, MD, where he studied with nationally and internationally renowned surgeons. He received his undergraduate degree in Bioengineering from Syracuse University.

Dr. O'Neill is highly trained in the latest non-surgical and surgical treatments for a wide range of disorders of the foot and ankle. He treats sports-related injuries, tendon disorders, foot and ankle trauma, diabetes, nerve disorders, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, heel pain, bunions, hammer toes, and amputations. Any area of the foot and ankle may be involved, including the forefoot, midfoot, hindfoot, or ankle. Patients may have either simple common problems, or more complex problems which could require complicated reconstructive procedures.

During his training, Dr. O'Neill enjoyed research activities, and he received numerous awards for his work from the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, Maryland Orthopaedic Association, and the Johnson & Johnson/Roger H. Michael foundation. His research has been published in peer-reviewed orthopaedic journals, including Foot and Ankle International and the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, the most prestigious orthopaedic journal.

While at Syracuse University, Dr. O'Neill excelled both on and off the playing field. Some of his academic accomplishments include Academic All-American and University Scholar, Syracuse's highest honor. Dr. O'Neill was also a member of the Syracuse Orangemen football team as a Punter and Kicker, and was ultimately named to the All-20th Century Football Team. Upon leaving Syracuse, Dr. O'Neill was drafted in the 5th round of the NFL draft by the New England Patriots, and in his first year he was named the NFL All-rookie Punter.

Dr. O'Neill is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, active member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS), and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS).

• Undergraduate: Syracuse University, Syracuse NY
• Medical: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

• Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Shock Trauma Center, Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD
• Foot and Ankle Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University, Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD

• New England Patriots, NFL, Punter/Kicker
• Chicago Bears, NFL, Punter/Kicker
• New York Jets, NFL, Punter/Kicker
• Jacksonville Jaguars, NFL, Punter/Kicker

• American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

• Sarasota Memorial Hospital
• Doctors Hospital of Sarasota