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Dr. Elizabeth McConnell, MD

Dr. Elizabeth McConnell, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Elizabeth McConnell, MD is a general surgeon in Phoenix, AZ and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1992. She is affiliated with medical facilities Abrazo Arrowhead and Banner Thunderbird Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 76 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (76 reviews)

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6245 N 16th St Phoenix, AZ 85016

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Dr. McConnell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McConnell

3.5
76 ratings, 40 with a written review
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Excellent Colonoscopy
This was my 5th colonoscopy (I have a strong family history). Scheduling was easy, I did it over the phone. All of the staff at the surgery center, including Dr McConnell, were friendly, professional, and efficient. Everything was explained to me and my questions were answered. The colonoscopy went off without a hitch, and I was on my way home with my driver 1.5 hours after arrival.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Beth Koval – Feb 14, 2025
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Awful Experiences
I have had 2 surgeries with Dr. McConnell and I will never step foot into her office again.The morning of the first surgery I was running a 102 fever, throwing up repeatedly, and having breathing issues. I was left in an exam room for about 2 hours - unattended and no one bothered to check on me.Trying to schedule the follow up was a nightmare. The staff who answers the phone is super rude.When I finally able to schedule the 2nd appointment I was hopeful that it would resolve the issue - it did not. During the post op exam for the 2nd surgery I was told she was unable to find the root cause and the infection may come back - that was it. She was uninterested in trying to figure out the root cause and was equally disinterested in giving me a referral for a doc who could figure out the issue. A couple thousand dollars later the issue is still present and I am still in a ton of pain.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 18, 2024
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Mediocre Surgeon
Dr McConnell doesn't know how to apply local anesthesia. She failed to 'Buffer' the Lidocaine before an In-Office Surgery which caused great pain. This was probably due to the Doctor not continuing her education and following up-to-date procedures in administering anesthesia .
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 21, 2024
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Beware - Doctor McConnell is not good at her job..
I'm not one to disparage doctors, but this time, I must. I spent three years and had three surgeries by Dr. McConnell to resolve a fistula I have. She failed to accomplish anything during this time, and I still have the original problem, only now it's worse and is more frequently getting infected. She is not good at her job and I wouldn't trust her. Today, I met with a new surgeon in Phoenix, and he confirmed what I thought. I told him that I wasn't sure that Dr. McConnell knew what she was doing. He told me, 'I wouldn't allow Dr. McConnell to operate on my dog.' I have never heard a doctor so directly and forcefully say something like this about another doctor. Thankfully, I am now in good hands and I will be able to get my problem resolved and get back to my normal life.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Feb 23, 2024
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Very helpful Dr and Staff!
I visited 2 other practices concerning abscess with little explanation and treatment plan. I then contacted Dr. McConnell. The staff was great, got me in immediately (right before Xmas). Dr McConnell is awesome! She examined me and had a plan immediately. Surgery went great. I am in the process of healing and every time I have a question or concern they answer and accommodate my needs. Thank you very much!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Brian – Jan 25, 2024
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T. L.
Did not listen to me, weird, inappropriate exam, mixed my symptoms up with another patient, seemed to have no interest in helping me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Jan 16, 2024
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Horrible Provider!!
This provider did unnecessary hemorrhoidal surgery in me when she missed my colorectal cancer!!! She almost killed me. She isn’t qualified to treat a Rat. Stay away from her if you want to live.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Dec 31, 2023
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Unbelievable waste of time
First visit she quickly identifies a perianal fistula. An issue that i have had since 1997. Next visit she claims to have never said that and that its from folds between my skin. It was mind-blowing to listen to such negligence. I was, for 9 DOCUMENTED years, under-dosed on a biological infusion drug from a local small town gastro administered by a local hospital and gastro. Ive continued to travel at great lengths for someone to heal ME. As ive continued my medical journey, ive had the doctors slander my name and the events that have occurred. dr mcconnel is guilty of continuing that same slanderous behavior. She will listen to colleagues. She will listen to those that cover their collective a$$ but she will not listen to the patient. Just like police cover their a$$ so do doctors. Dr mcconnel is part of the problem, not the solution. In addition Abrazo arrowhead is disgusting and mcconnel fits right in. She rings the same bell as the politician. Shady Staff is nice/polite.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Micah whitlow – Aug 15, 2023
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Outstanding care
I've been seeing Dr McConnell for years. Can't say enough about her professionalism and compassionate care. Excellent staff and facilities, too. Most highly recommended.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dave Russell – Jul 08, 2022
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Yes, yes, and yes. Dr McConnell has been my colorectal doctor for a few years now. Recently she had to perform surgery on me which has been a life changer. Dr. McConnell and her staff are the best. I would highly recommend Dr. McConnell to anyone needing this sort of doctor/ medical care. Her credentials are exemplary.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 08, 2022
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Dr McConnell said I need surgery for a fissure and a small fistula. I was in a lot of pain and she told me I would be surprised at how quickly the pain would stop after the surgery. I had the first surgery but the pain was still very bad so she wanted to do another exam under Anastasia. At that time she ended up doing more surgery but the pain is now worse than ever. I have contacted another Surgeon to look at the problem because when I reach out to Dr McConnell they don't return my request for help. My only hope is that she has not done more damage with the surgeries she has done on me. Be very careful when she says you need surgery because you may end up with more pain than you started with.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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Phil H Kobyluck – Nov 20, 2021
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Both my surgeries went well. Just follow the doctors pre and post op instructions and everything will be great.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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DeeDee – Aug 31, 2021
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Hi worst dr ever Be very careful before you take a surgical appointment with this doctor she doesn't believe in pain meds even if you're bleeding to death
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Aug 13, 2021
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She was running an hour and a half behind and keeps family waiting in the heat for 3 hours. Husband had Covid shot and she still made him get a test. She is terrified of Covid and only cares about money not people Awful doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Apr 11, 2021
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We are fortunate to have a talented surgeon with Dr. McConnell's skills here in Arizona. I had a poorly executed procedure for prolapsed Hemorrhoids performed in 2004. That caused a restriction and scarring from the circular stapler. A subsequent prolapse caused by the restriction was resolved in 08 by laser surgery. A new prolapse and fissure caused by the restriction occurred recently. Dr. McConnell rapidly diagnosed, explained the problems and corrected the fissure, prolapses, scar relaxation and dual sphincterotomy. Incredibly considering the amount of correction performed there was minimal post surgical discomfort. In fact I only used two non narcotic pain pills. At the four week mark things were pretty back to normal. Back to tennis, hiking three miles a day etc. My only regret is that I wish I had gone to see her earlier.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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RG – Jan 21, 2021
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Excellent. Very knowledgeable. Explains the problem and the solution very well. Excellent care and friendly staff. Very busy. Highly recommend Dr.McConnell.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 28, 2020
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My experience with her was very good, no complaint. The only complaint I do have is with getting a procedure scheduled. I was told that someone would call me with in 2-3 days. Two weeks went by and I never got a call so I called her and did get it scheduled. That's the only issue I had.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Sep 22, 2020
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Dr. McConnell is competent and busy. She will be honest with your situation. She is busy, and justifiably so, but she will always get back with you and take care of you.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Dave T – Aug 22, 2020
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Never ever. Run don't let her out her hands on you. The worst experience ever from beginning to lifelong misery
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
13 others found this helpful
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Mar 16, 2020
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I too had an hour long wait, with two male patients who had arrived after I did seen first, and then when I threatened to leave her staff located her, she rushed in to do a post-op exam, and then rushed out. Her typed paper on post-op care was rift with errors, typos and bad grammar, plus incorrect words. And this is a medical professional who should have proof-read what was being typed by her staff. She did not remove the "tag" I had originally asked her to remove, however, went internally to remove interior hemorrhoids (I guess). Two years later and I'm still with my exterior "tag", and having hemorrhoid issues.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Ferris W – Nov 22, 2019
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  • General Surgery

  • Colorectal Surgery

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  • Mayo Clinic Rochester

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000

  • San Joaquin General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1993

  • University Of Utah School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery®
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  • A designed glycoprotein analogue of Gc-MAF exhibits native-like phagocytic activity, 2006

  • Mayo Gastrointestinal Surgery. Chapter 42: Rectal Cancer, 2003

  • Dendritic cell-tumor cell fusion and staphylococcal enterotoxin B treatment in a pancreatic tumor model., 2002

  • Depletion of activated Vbeta8+ T cells disrupts bispecific antibody directed antitumor immunity., 2004

  • Megacolon: Congenital and Acquired,, 2002

  • Comparative Urine Protein Phenotyping Using Mass Spectrometric Immunoassay, 2003

  • Population-based incidence of complicated diverticular disease of the sigmoid colon based on gender and age., 2003

  • The Kocker pull: A quick, simple, and cosmetic method of opening the abdomen. ., 2002

  • Atypical diverticular disease: surgical results., 2001

  • Population based incidence of complicated diverticular disease based on age and gender. ., 2002

  • Metastatic melanoma to the colon: Case series and review of the literature with outcome analysis., 2003

  • Lymphoma creating colojejunal fistula: Case report and review of the literature., 2005

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Elizabeth J. McConnell MD PLC.6245 N 16th St Phoenix, AZ 85016
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    • Mon: 6:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 6:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 6:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 6:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 6:00am - 12:00pm
    • Sat: 6:00am - 12:00pm
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Abrazo Arrowhead Campus18701 N 67th Ave Glendale, AZ 85308
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Banner Thunderbird Medical Center5555 W Thunderbird Rd Glendale, AZ 85306
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