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Dr. Carolyn O'Connor, MD

Rheumatology*
3.8 (16)
Map Pin Small Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Carolyn O'Connor, MD

Dr. Carolyn O'Connor, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 46 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and is affiliated with Milton S Hershey Medical Center and Akron General Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. O'Connor an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. O'Connor works at Practice in Philadelphia, PA with other offices in Hershey, PA, Middletown, PA and Marlton, NJ. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain and Arthritis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. O'Connor's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Drexel Sleep Center
    219 N Broad St Fl 9, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 762-6550
  2. 2
    Mshmc-rehab Hospital
    500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (717) 531-8815
  3. 3
    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Physician Group
    3100 Schoolhouse Rd, Middletown, PA 17057 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (717) 948-5180
  4. 4
    Active Health Marlton LLC
    601 Route 73 N Ste 104, Marlton, NJ 08053 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (856) 396-0950

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Milton S Hershey Medical Center
  • Akron General Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Joint Pain
Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Joint Pain
Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Gout
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Malaise and Fatigue
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Amyloidosis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Bursitis
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Cryoglobulinemia
De Quervain's Disease
Dermatomyositis
Dry Eyes
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Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Felty's Syndrome
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Guttate Psoriasis
Hammer Toe
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Infective Arthritis
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Limb Swelling
Lyme Disease
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Post-Viral Disorder
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Elbow
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Sarcoid Arthropathy
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Still's Disease
Systemic Sclerosis
Systemic Vasculitis
Takayasu's Arteritis
Temporal Arteritis
Vasculitis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    3.8
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    Based on 16 ratings
    Patient Ratings (16)
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    About Dr. Carolyn O'Connor, MD

    Specialties*
    • Rheumatology

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 46 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1659310811
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Boston Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • New York Hosp-Cornell Med C
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Carolyn O'Connor, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. O'Connor is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. O'Connor has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. O'Connor has seen patients for Joint Pain and Arthritis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. O'Connor on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    16 patients have reviewed Dr. O'Connor. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. O'Connor.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. O'Connor, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. O'Connor appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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