Ann O'Connor, MD

Senior Faculty, Baylor College of Medicine

Medical Director, Adolescent Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program; Medical Director, Trauma

Pediatric General Surgery
English
Child 0-17
4.9/5 Read Reviews
210-704-0090
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Meet Ann O'Connor, MD

Dr. O’Connor joined CHRISTUS Children's in March 2022 to establish an adolescent bariatric surgery program. Prior to joining CHRISTUS Children's team, Dr. O’Connor practiced at Ann & Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago and prior to that she was in practice in Tucson, Arizona for nine years.

She received her medical degree from Rush University in Chicago, completed a general surgery residency at Medical College of Wisconsin and pediatric surgery fellowship at The Ohio State University/Nationwide Children’s Hospital. She also holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is board certified by the American Board of Surgery in general surgery and pediatric surgery. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Her special interests include bariatric medicine, bariatric surgery, and robotic surgery.

In her spare time, Dr. O’Connor enjoys baking, cooking and feeding her family and friends. Other hobbies include CrossFit workouts and reading anything she can get her hands on. She is a super fan of the Chicago Blackhawks Hockey team and watches ice hockey every chance she gets.

Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor College of Medicine

CHRISTUS Children's

CHRISTUS Health Plan

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna - Commercial, Behavorial Health, and Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid, CHIP and Perinate
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Blue Essentials
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)- Blue Advantage HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) -CHRISTUS Employee Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield TX (BCBSTX) - PPO
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna Commercial
  • Community First Health Plan (CFHP) - Medicaid
  • Driscoll Health
  • El Paso Health
  • FirstCare Health Plan
  • Healthcare Highways Commercial
  • Humana
  • Independent Medical Systems (IMS) - Commercial PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Molina - Medicaid
  • MultiPlan
  • Oscar Health - Commerical EPO
  • Superior Health Plan - Medicaid
  • TRICARE Prime (Humana Military)
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • United Healthcare (UHC)Community Plan - Medicaid

Education & Certifications

Fellowship: Ohio State University

Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin

Medical Education: Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center

Medical Education: Robotics Training Certificate/Training Attendance Letter

Certification: American Board of Surgery

Ratings & Reviews

  • Overall Quality of Care 4.9
  • Listened Carefully 4.8
  • Explained Things Clearly 4.8
  • Spent Enough Time 4.8
  • Showed Courtesy & Respect 4.9

Patient reviews (6)

5.0

Dr. O’Connor is amazing and I could have asked for a better doctor to perform surgery on my baby boy! I’d recommend her to everyone! She’s awesome!

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5.0

Dr. O'Connor was not in a rush. She spend an adequate amount of time with us. She explained our options and procedures and answered our questions.

5.0

Good nice