Kathleen M. O'Connell M.D., M.P.H.
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Kathleen M. O'Connell M.D., M.P.H.
Medical Specialties
- General surgery
- Palliative care
- Surgical critical care
- Trauma care
- Telehealth services
Locations
General Surgery Clinic at Harborview
About Kathleen M. O'Connell
Kathleen O’Connell M.D., M.P.H., is a board certified surgeon, critical care physician, and palliative care physician at the University of Washington. She is a Professor of Surgery, an adjunct professor of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, and director of Surgical Palliative Care at Harborview Medical Center.
Dr. O’Connell provides services to patients with general surgery conditions and surgical emergencies at Harborview Medical Center. She strives to deliver comprehensive surgical care centered on the patient and family unit. Dr. O’Connell advocates for open and honest communication between patients, families, and the surgical team to ensure that the treatments provided are congruent with patient-identified goals of care.
Personal Interests
Dr. O’Connell enjoys PNW mini vacations, practicing yoga, and playing with her bulldog.
Education and Training
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UW - Hospice & Palliative MedicineFellowship, 2018, Hospice and Palliative MedicineUW - Dept. of General SurgeryFellowship, 2017, Trauma and Surgical Critical CareMedical College of WisconsinResidency, 2015, General SurgeryWayne State University SOMMedical Education, 2010University of WashingtonMaster
Board Certifications
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2018, American Board of Surgery
- Surgical Critical Care, 2016, American Board of Surgery
- General Surgery, 2016, American Board of Surgery