Dr. Daniel R. O'Connor, MD

Dr. Daniel R. O'Connor, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
38 6th Ave, 3rd Fl, Brooklyn, NY
4.82
“The Doctor is very knowledgeable and experienced in his field, a professional. His staff is friendly and caring.”
Hector R.March 25, 2026
Highly recommended
91% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.82

Average wait time

4.34

Bedside manner

4.82
“The Doctor is very knowledgeable and experienced in his field, a professional. His staff is friendly and caring.”
Hector R.March 25, 2026
“The office staff was knowledgeable and friendly . The office itself was clean and orderly. Dr. O'Connor listened and addressed my problem . He asked questions and took his time to get all my information. In this day and age where a number of doctors look at their computer instead of you, it was comforting to see a doctor who communicated. I will most definitely recommend him to family and friends. Thank you ,Dr.O'Connor!”
Carol C.February 19, 2026

About Dr. Daniel R. O'Connor

*Please Note: This provider does not accept No-Fault insurance. Daniel R. O'Connor, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon who has served the Brooklyn and Queens communities for 30 years. Dr. O'Connor specializes in upper and lower extremity sports and ligament injuries, joint replacement and revision surgery, arthritis, and fractures. He has a comprehensive approach to orthopedic problems and utilizes both surgical and non-surgical modalities. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Dr. O'Connor developed a passion for problem-solving and fixing things as a student at Brooklyn Technical High School. He combined that passion with an interest in science and chemistry in college, which led him to decide to become a physician and surgeon. Dr. O'Connor graduated from Universidad Aut?noma de Ciudad Ju?rez Instituto de Ciencias Biom?dicas Medical School. He completed an internship at Booth Memorial Hospital, followed by a general surgery residency at New York Hospital and Medical Center of Queens. He then completed his four-year orthopedic surgery residency at Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens. His orthopedic training was further enhanced by serving as the Senior Annie C. Kane Fellow in Hip and Knee Reconstruction at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. Dr. O'Connor worked as a teaching attending physician at Catholic Medical Center for 15 years, during which time he had the opportunity to share his orthopedic skills and knowledge with a generation of orthopedic surgeons. Dr. O'Connor is board certified in orthopedic surgery and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New York State Orthopedic Society, Brooklyn Orthopedic Society, and the Medical Society of the State of New York. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Pain in joint
Knee replacement
Knee joint injury
Lower back pain
Arthritis
Rotator cuff injury
Pain in joint
Knee replacement
Knee joint injury
Lower back pain

Office locations

NYPMG Brooklyn - Orthopedic Surgery (1 of 3)
38 6th Ave, 3rd Fl, Brooklyn, NY 11217
NYPMG Brooklyn - Orthopedic Surgery (2 of 3)
94-38 58th Ave, Unit G3, Queens, NY 11373
NYPMG Brooklyn - Orthopedic Surgery (3 of 3)
515 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
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Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

Board certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas
  • Catholic Medical Center, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
  • New York Hospital and Medical Center of Queens, Residency in General Surgery
  • Booth Memorial Hospital (Internship)
  • Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, Fellowship in Hip and Knee Reconstruction

Professional memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • New York State Orthopedic Society
  • Brooklyn Orthopaedic Society
  • Medical Society of the State of New York

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1114960523

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.82
Wait time
4.34
Bedside manner
4.82
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The doctor was very kind, professional and well experienced. He took the time to listen and answered all my questions clearly
Verified patient
The Doctor is very knowledgeable and experienced in his field, a professional. His staff is friendly and caring.
Verified patient
NY Presbyterian is efficient and quick to see patients. Dr. O Connor was succinct but clear in guidance and evaluation.
Verified patient
gooddr. O'connor is very professional, & knowledgeable & courteous & I would definitely recommend him to my friends & family!
Office was nice wait wasn’t too long staff was very nice. I’m going to need treatment so I will definitely be back.
Verified patient
Dr. O’ Connor takes time with his patients, he listens and explains everything. He’s a great doctor!
Verified patient
Very attentive, detailed, took time to explain everything on wait other than the time it took to fill out my forms.
Excellent doctor professional staff. I will recommend
Verified patient
Dr O'Connor is amazing! I felt blessed to have him do the surgery and take care of my healing process afterwards
I enjoyed dealing with the doctor. He was kind and thorough. He also spoke to me like a professional.
Verified patient
He is a well trained friendly doctor. I will see him again for anything orthopedic
Verified patient
An excellent Dr got to the point of my father’s condition and to the point great Dr to recommend
Verified patient
Everything went as expected and the Dr. was able to put me on a path towards recovery.
Great doctor, amazing stuff. Wait time was a bit long however great experience.
Had to reschedule first visit and was easily booked
Verified patient
The staff and Dr. O'Connor treated me very well, highly recommended doctor.
He is a fabulous physician. I know him for 28 years from my work in the hospital.
very professional staff, clean office. Liked this provider very much
Great staff and Doctor was patient when I had questions.
Verified patient
Dr O'Connor has a pleasant disposition and is easy to talk to.
My dr. very knowledgeable bedside manner is amazing.
The office staff was knowledgeable and friendly . The office itself was clean and orderly. Dr. O'Connor listened and addressed my problem . He asked questions and took his time to get all my information. In this day and age where a number of doctors look at their computer instead of you, it was comforting to see a doctor who communicated. I will most definitely recommend him to family and friends. Thank you ,Dr.O'Connor!
Verified patient
I really enjoyed my interaction with the doctor. He was very kind and attentive. An excellent doctor and wonderful staff. Thank you very much!
Verified patient
Wonderful doctor .
Very nice workers and very nice doctor
Verified patient
Friendly staff & doctor bedside manner was delightful and he explained everything to me and my husband very well, I’m very forgetful as to why my husband was in the room with me.
Verified patient
thank you
Verified patient
great
Verified patient
Good staff and doctor.
Verified patient
My experience here was fantastic! Everyone was really helpful and kind in the office and Dr.O’Connor explained everything during my visit. He explained the options I had for my cyst, the procedure I ended up choosing, and all the questions I had afterwards. The surgery coordinator, Marta, was also very informative, patient, and really helpful about all the paperwork I brought in from my job, and all the questions I had as well. Everyone here was helpful, patient, kind, and I recommend them highly!
Verified patient
Great service
Verified patient
I had an amazing appointment. Dr. O’Conner is very attentive, thorough, patient and understanding. He took his time to answer my questions and address my concerns in detail.
Great service
Verified patient
thank you
Verified patient
The doctor was patient, listened to my concerns, showed empathy, and offered professional guidance on how to resolve the issue that I presented.
Verified patient
Overall great experience.
Verified patient
The staff is welcoming, and I received prompt attention. Dr. O'Connor is well-informed and provided a clear explanation of the diagnosis. I will definitely go back.
Verified patient
My doctor’s office was closed so I decided to make my appointment on zocdoc. It was extremely easy to navigate the site and I was able to see at a glance openings in my doctor’s schedule. I made my appointment and just called a few days later to confirm that it was received. Dr. O’Connor and his staff are all wonderful. Everyone at this office is courteous and welcoming. Dr. O’Connor is the best. He listens attentively and explains everything clearly. You won’t find a more caring office than this one.
Verified patient
excellent, 100%.
Verified patient
Immaculate office, brightly lit and a welcoming atmosphere. very friendly and courteous front desk as well as the techs. I was treated very well by everyone. The Dr was extremely knowledgeable and patient with me. He took the time to explain my X-rays very thoroughly. He has a wonderful bedside manner. He LISTENS and happily answered all of my questions. Explains options for now versus the future. I know a couple of people who are in need of complete knee constructive surgery and I'm recommending that they see him for a second opinion. I highly recommend this office. Thank you, for understanding and genuinely caring.
Verified patient
Dr. Was very friendly and put you at ease and listened to you trying to explain your symptoms. All staff were exemplary and professional.
Verified patient
It was great and the staff was profectional
Verified patient
the best doctor! I liked everything !
Verified patient
I liked the people, but the wait to be called was incredibly long. The staff kept talking about lunch, when I finally arrived in my private room to wait for the doctor.. people coming in and out of my room asking about lunch. everyone was very hungry I guess and the staff pretty much all left at once except for the doctors themselves and the x ray guy. the doctor even pointed it out to me and said "wow they all just disappear at lunch" so it took an extra hour or so beyond the wait time to be seen and get the x ray and such. Basically if i go back, I won't book a time anywhere near lunch time. i will go in the morning!
Verified patient
The office and Dr. O’connor we’re terrific.
Verified patient
Staff was very pleasant, professional and respectful. They showed they care for the patients. The Dr’s explanation was very clear and understood easily. The office is very clean and organized. I’m very pleased. I would definitely recomen this doctor.
Verified patient
Friendly staff, knowledgeable and very approachable Doctor. Clean office. Parking is difficult so prepare beforehand and you’ll be ok.
Verified patient
EVERITHYN IS PERFECT
Verified patient
great
Verified patient
Dr. O'Connor is the embodiment of the Hippocratic Oath. His bedside manner, listening and communication skills, generosity of time, and most of all compassion and empathy truly stood out for me. Even though my specific medical need did not fall under his area of practice, nevertheless, Dr. O'Connor was able to give me helpful advice, suggestions, and productive next steps.
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Dr. Daniel R. O'Connor is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.

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Where is Dr. Daniel R. O'Connor's office located?

Dr. Daniel R. O'Connor has 3 office locations, including in Queens and Brooklyn, view full addresses on Dr. O'Connor's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Daniel R. O'Connor have?

Dr. Daniel R. O'Connor is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Daniel R. O'Connor?

Dr. Daniel R. O'Connor frequently sees patients for Knee Pain, Knee Problems, Orthopedic Consultation, Shoulder Pain, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Daniel R. O'Connor on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Daniel R. O'Connor speak?

Dr. Daniel R. O'Connor speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. Daniel R. O'Connor in reviews?

170 patients have reviewed Dr. Daniel R. O'Connor. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.82/5. They have a 4.82/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.34/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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