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Conditions

  • Elbow Pain
  • Hand Pain
  • Diabetic Cheiroarthropathy
  • Trigger finger, ganglion cysts and carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Arthritis of the elbow, wrist and hand
    • Fractures or trauma to the elbow, wrist and hand
    • Nerve disorders and injuries
    • Upper extremity tumors
    • Pediatric conditions

Procedures Performed

  • Minimally invasive arthroscopic wrist and small joint surgery
  • Arthroscopic fracture management
  • Endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery
  • Arthroplasty for thumb, digit and wrist arthritis
  • Wrist reconstruction
    • Nerve reconstruction
    • Collagenase treatment for Dupuytren’s disorder

About

Maureen O’Shaughnessy, MD, specializes in the treatment of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow and upper limb. She completed her residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., before completing additional training as a hand and upper limb fellow at Stanford University in California.

O’Shaughnessy evaluates and treats both children and adults. She excels in treating patients whose problems are complex or unusual.

Treatment areas include traumatic disorders, arthritis, repetitive stress injury, entrapment neuropathy, sports-related injuries, performing-arts-related injuries, reconstructive procedures after spinal cord or brachial plexus injury, congenital hand differences, and tumors involving the upper limb.

O’Shaughnessy also has expertise in minimally invasive arthroscopy of the wrist and small joints as well as endoscopic carpal tunnel release.

Faculty Rank

  • Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Maureen A. O'Shaughnessy, MD discusses the Hand Center at UK HealthCare

Training & Education

Degree

University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine

Residency

Orthopaedics/Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.

Fellowship

Hand and Upper Limb, Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Stanford, Calif.

Insurance Information

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Ratings & Reviews

4.82 out of 5
40 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    September 2nd 2025
    Very professional always a pleasure

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    August 28th 2025
    Good

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    August 26th 2025
    Dr. O'Shaughnessy was very attentive and proactive in helping us get this follow up appointment. We really appreciate her care and the entire team!

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    August 14th 2025
    Such a wonderful caring team

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    August 12th 2025
    Good
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      July 22nd 2025
      Thank you!
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      July 17th 2025
      Great good wonderful visit
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      July 17th 2025
      From my initial visit which consisted of cortisone this to my trigger finger ... Surgery all personnel were t totally awesome. Best practice is the personnel , positive demeanor and customer oriented.
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      July 17th 2025
      Absolute best UKHC experience I have ever had. Both the resident and attending were stellar. Dr. O'Shaughnessy was top notch in both listening, understanding and explaining.
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      July 10th 2025
      Would and have recommended Dr O'Shaughnessy!
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      July 10th 2025
      The entire care team was caring, compassionate and very upbeat as well. Very pleasant interaction.
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      July 1st 2025
      The Doc is very thoughtful and professional it's a blessing to be under her Care
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      June 17th 2025
      Everything and everyone in this clinic is exceptional. The care and attention to detail is superb. Plus, everyone is pleasant and fun.I applaud UK for its efforts over the past 20-25 years in improving clinic flow, expertise and friendliness.
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      June 12th 2025
      She is awesome Explained options
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      June 10th 2025
      Nothing but a good review
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      June 10th 2025
      I had an excellent experience
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      May 29th 2025
      Best Care Anywhere
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      May 27th 2025
      Good
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      May 27th 2025
      The Dr was very open to discussion, and very receptive to what I was comfortable doing. She recommended surgery, but I said no to the knife. She accepted my decision and we moved the conversation away from that.
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      May 22nd 2025
      This physician is awesome
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      May 15th 2025
      Wonderful experience
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      April 15th 2025
      The Doctor's were both great knowledgeable and actual people, not know-it-all busy bodies. Professional and caring that truly paid me their full attention while in the room with me.
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      April 3rd 2025
      Dr O'Shaughnessy is very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. She immediately identified the cause of a recurring problem and recommended a plan of care.
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      February 27th 2025
      Dr O'Shaughnessy is the best. Highly professional with a great ability to explain problem and solutions in A way that a layman can understand.
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      February 27th 2025
      Dr O'Shaughnessy went above and beyond to help me. She was truly amazing!
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      February 20th 2025
      Excellent again.
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      February 18th 2025
      The entire staff was super !!
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      February 4th 2025
      Dr O'Shaughnessy and Dr Kirk were amazing. They listened and answered all my questions. Both are outstanding!!
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      January 21st 2025
      Dr. O'Shaughnessy is super easy to communicate with. She listens and gives her best advice.
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      January 14th 2025
      Good
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      January 9th 2025
      Great
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      January 9th 2025
      Excellent care
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      January 7th 2025
      Everything was so good.
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      January 2nd 2025
      Fabulous experience. Very friendly and would recommend
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      January 2nd 2025
      I love Dr. O'Shaughnessy she is a excellent provider. Highly recommend.
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      December 3rd 2024
      Great experience with provider and staff.
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      December 3rd 2024
      Excellent caring providers
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      November 26th 2024
      Wondrtful experience
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      November 21st 2024
      I did not feel confident in the provider I saw. I didn't feel my questions and concerns were adequately addressed.
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      November 21st 2024
      Dr. O'Shaugnessy and her team were very patient with my questions and with my concerns regarding next steps.