What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“The receptionist was welcoming, the doctor was caring and informative. Feel confident and fortunate to be under his care. Highly recommend. ”
Paul U.January 13, 2025
About Dr. Sean O’Donnell
Dr. Sean O’Donnell is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship-trained in both sports medicine and hand surgery. He cares for patients with a wide range of orthopedic conditions and injuries and has special interests in hand surgery, shoulder surgery, total joint replacement, sports medicine, and knee surgery. His passion, however, is hand surgery, and he currently focuses on hand, wrist, and elbow surgery.
He appreciates how meticulous hand surgery is, and can offer complex surgeries that many general orthopedic surgeons don’t have as much experience in. Still, he takes a conservative approach to surgery, only recommending it when other options have been exhausted.
Dr. O’Donnell chose a career in medicine as he was drawn to science, and he liked the idea of taking care of people. Orthopedics appealed to him as a specialty because of how gratifying it is to be able to fix a problem for a patient.
He started out in sports medicine because he had been an athlete himself, playing football and lacrosse in high school. Dr. O’Donnell then earned his bachelor’s degree from Manhattan College where he played lacrosse and helped to turn the program back into a division sport. He likes working with athletes and active people and helping them get back to the sports they love.
Dr. O’Donnell received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He then completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Mt. Sinai Medical Center. He completed his fellowship training in Sports Medicine at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, MA and his fellowship in Hand Surgery at Berufsgenossenschafliches Unfall Krankehaus in Hamburg, Germany.
He is a senior attending physician at Middlesex Hospital and a member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He has been named a Castle Connolly and Connecticut Magazine Top Doctor since 2022.
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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.
Fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand
Carpal tunnel & related syndromes
Joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand
Lower back pain
Arthritis
Rotator cuff injury
Fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand
Carpal tunnel & related syndromes
Joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand
Lower back pain
Office locations
MOSA - Middlesex Orthopedic & Spine Associates (1 of 2)
430 Saybrook Rd, Middletown, CT 06457
MOSA - Middlesex Orthopedic & Spine Associates (2 of 2)
4 Grove Beach Rd N, Ste E and F, Westbrook, CT 06498
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Education and background
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Board certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education and training
- Medical School - Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Doctor of Medicine
- Mount Sinai Medical Center (Residency)
- New England Baptist Hospital (Fellowship)
- Saint Joseph Hospital (Internship)
- BG Kliniken, Fellowship in Hand Surgery
- Manhattan College (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Awards and publications
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- Castle Connolly and Connecticut Magazine Top Doctor, 2022 - Present
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1457447153
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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The receptionist was welcoming, the doctor was caring and informative. Feel confident and fortunate to be under his care. Highly recommend.
January 13, 2025Paul U.Verified patient
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Where is Dr. Sean O’Donnell's office located?
Dr. Sean O’Donnell has 2 office locations, including in Westbrook and Middletown, view full addresses on Dr. O’Donnell's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sean O’Donnell have?
Dr. Sean O’Donnell is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Sean O’Donnell?
Dr. Sean O’Donnell frequently sees patients for Hand Problems, Hand Surgery Consultation, Knee Problems, Orthopedic Consultation, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Sean O’Donnell on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Sean O’Donnell speak?
Dr. Sean O’Donnell speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Sean O’Donnell in reviews?
33 patients have reviewed Dr. Sean O’Donnell. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.