Maureen A. O'Shaughnessy, MD

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

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Patient Stories

An Artist’s Touch

After 50 years as an artist, craftsman and home builder, Lynn Sweet’s hands became more and more painful and he began losing mobility. Not wanting to give up the work he loved and at which he made a living, Lynn sought help from Maureen O’Shaughnessy, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon at the UK HealthCare Hand Center.

Read Lynn Sweet’s story »

Rallying to Recovery

After a devastating hand injury nearly ended her volleyball career, UK’s Alli Stumler, went on to play for the USA Collegiate National Team and has returned to play with the Wildcats.

Read Alli Stumler’s story »

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

4.87 out of 5

28 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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I really like Dr. O'Shaughnessy. She is patient, caring, concerned, and thorough. She provided me with several products, resources, therapy referrals, etc. I feel my conditions are well taken care of under her.

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Everything was explained very well. My concerns was listened to as well.

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Care provider is great. But the front registration process and staff at the Turfland clinic is not friendly at all. People at the front door are lacking common courtesy and don't know how to smile and interact with patients when part of their job is to represent the Healthcare business!!

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She told me, my option was surgery. And I said at this time, that's not an option for me right now. So I asked for a shot in my joint. But didn't get it. I'm in a lot of pain in my wrist and elbow. So I guess I 'll just have to suffer for now.
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  Dr. O Shaughnessy discussed in detail the options for my wrist and thumb and collaborated with me about my care.
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  Dr. O'Shaughnessy has been fantastic - from consult through surgery to follow up, keeping in mind my life roles and what is important to me.
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  We have been very happy with *Dr. O'Shaughnessy throughout this process. She has taken her time with us. *Dr. Boden has also been very encouraging to my son.
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  *Dr. O'Shaughnessy was amazing! From pre-op, surgery, and post-op follow up, she was great. Very simple instructions & v. empathetic.
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  Dr. O is very knowledgeable and made us feel at ease the whole time. I do not question her ability to take care of us at all. She explained everything to a degree hat no matter the education level anyone could understand. UK is very lucky to have her.
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  I would highly recommend Dr. O'Shawnessy but warn the person to expect a long wait to see her.
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  Both Dr. O'Shaughnessy and her resident cared about my problem and did a great job explaining what caused it and my options to fix it
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  Dr. O'Shaughnessy is the best. She takes time to listen to my concerns and answer any question I have even though the clinic is busy.
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  My hand surgeon was helpful and explained outcomes, described surgery, and encouraged me to make final decision about whether or not to have surgery at this time. I trust her completely.
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  Absolutely wonderful, caring and patient physician.
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  *Dr. O'Shaughnessy and *Dr. Vaura were both extremely thorough and conscientious in their assessment of my injury and recommended treatment plan.
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  The whole staff showed concern and each explained things well from start to finish and the treatment options, risk of benefits and put me at ease with the situation.
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  Very good
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  Very good nurse and doctor
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  Provider is great. The wait time was not ideal
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  Dr O'Shaughnessy went over my treatment options and what I could expect. Great job!
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  It was clear the resident that visited me in the exam room first had not looked at my chart. He recommended I get an MRI when the entire purpose of my visit was to discuss the results of the MRI I had already had. Then I finally saw the doctor and she had not read the report for the MRI at all until she sat down with me. She said she wanted her radiologist to look at the imaging and that I would not have access to what her radiologist reported because they just discuss it on the phone. It was extremely frustrating that I waited up to 2 hours to talk to a resident and doctor who had not even looked at my imaging or the imaging report, which was the entire purpose of the visit.
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  The doctor talked about a choice of treatments. I left the decision to her after explaining I'm 75 and want to continue with my life without the limitations currently set by the issues with my hand. She chose the least Invasive with the quicker recovery time with hopes that it will give me the relief I seek.
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  I want to thank dr. O'SHAUGHNESSY For really being open, honest and compassionate with me during my treatment. She really cares about her patients and their outcomes and I appreciate that.
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  Absolutely will recommend
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  *Dr. O'Shaughnessy listened & provided advice & feedback. She never rushed & I felt she focused on me & my needs.
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  I was greatly treated and explained everything I needed to know and will highly recommend to anyone of this place.
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  I liked that she sat directly opposite me during our discussion and wasn't distracted by computer input.