Dr. O’Neill is the only foot and ankle fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon in Sarasota. His fellowship in Foot and Ankle was completed at the Johns Hopkins/Union Memorial Hospital program in Baltimore, MD, where he studied with nationally and internationally renowned surgeons. His medical school and orthopaedic training was performed at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Union Memorial Hospital, and University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, MD. He received his undergraduate degree in Bioengineering from Syracuse University.  

Dr. O’Neill is well trained in the latest non-surgical and surgical treatments for a wide range of disorders of the foot and ankle. He treats sports-related injuries, tendon disorders, foot and ankle trauma, diabetes, nerve disorders, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, heel pain, and amputations. Any area of the foot and ankle may be involved, including the forefoot, midfoot, hindfoot, or ankle. Patients may have either common problems, or more complex problems which could require complicated reconstructive procedures. For example, some patients with ankle arthritis may be candidates for ankle replacement surgery.

During his training, Dr. O’Neill enjoyed research activities, and he received numerous awards for his work from the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, Maryland Orthopaedic Association, and the Johnson & Johnson/Roger H. Michael foundation. His research has been published in peer-reviewed orthopaedic journals, including Foot and Ankle International and the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, the most prestigious orthopaedic journal.   

While at Syracuse University, Dr. O’Neill excelled both on and off the playing field. Some of his academic accomplishments include Academic All-American and University Scholar, Syracuse’s highest honor.  Dr. O’Neill was also a member of the Syracuse Orangemen football team as a Punter and Kicker, and was ultimately named to the All-20^th Century Football Team. Upon leaving Syracuse, Dr. O’Neill was drafted in the 5^th round of the NFL draft by the New England Patriots, and in his first year he was named the NFL All-rookie Punter.

Dr. O’Neill is an active member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS), as well at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS).