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Dr. Thomas O'Shea, MD

Dr. Thomas O'Shea, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas O'Shea, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Bristol, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1985. He is affiliated with Bristol Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Bristol Health Orthopedics & Spine Health

15 Riverside Ave Bristol, CT 06010

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(860) 582-3235

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Good Patient Care
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Dr. O'Shea's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. O'Shea

3.9
23 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 star
70%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
26%
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Very competent staff and physician.
Medical Tech welcoming, friendly and thorough. Dr. O'Shea is pleasant and very competent. He answered my questions fully. Nice staff.
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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Jun 26, 2024
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Top notch doctor
I was seen immediately and had X-rays taken and then saw Dr.O’Shea. He recommended starting with Physical Therapy and see much that helps . If necessary in the future, I could choose to get cortisone injections.
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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Susan Theriault – Jun 05, 2024
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Dr. O shea always takes the time to explain things clearly and is honest and upfront about my options for treatment!!!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Mark Napolitano – Apr 20, 2024
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Everyone very professional and kind. Listened to my problem and provided a treatment plan
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 13, 2024
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Exceptional Doctor and office staff. Little wait time. Dr. OShea treated me with care. He takes time to explain what he is doing and why. He is very knowledgeable and has helped me through the correct treatment for my injury. I highly recommend him as an excellent Doctor.
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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Angela Anderson – Mar 13, 2024
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Great
Great service
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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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Mar 10, 2024
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2nd Visit
This was my second visit to the office for cortazone shots. After we spoke a bit he took another route and I couldn't be more pleased. Polite. No waiting. Explains well and the staff had me laughing and smiling. Refreshing!
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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Mar 06, 2024
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Caring and kind Also explained what was needed
Was able to take my mom in for surg after a hip fracture on Christmas Eve! He was very willing to add to his case load on a holiday
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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Jan 12, 2024
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Visit for knee check and cortisone shot .
Dr. O’Shea was wonderful . He answered all my questions.
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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Jan 05, 2024
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Dr. O’Shea and his nurse Elenor are wonderful, I never felt rushed they listen to you and answer your questions. I had an X-ray and they made a copy for me. I decided to have a shot but was terrified they made sure I was numbed up and Dr. O’Shea was very careful. Reading some reviews is upsetting to me when someone is so rude and mean but don’t even list their name. Keyboard warrior. Dr. O’Shea will be doing my knee replacement when I am ready.
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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Denise A. – Jun 28, 2023
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Do NOT go to Dr. O Shea for treatment. Ever.
My 2nd second visit in the year. First visit unsatisfying, felt he phoned it in. Current: I had car accident 2 weeks ago. SEVERE lower back & left pain knee pain. X-rays taken/provided. 30 minute back doctor appointment was great! Followed with knee 'specialist' O Shea—He comes in, disheveled. Did not recognize me. DR: What can I do for you? ME: Did you not see my records? I have severe knee pain, can't stand for longer than 10 minutes, numbness, difficulty sleeping, etc. DR: Yea, I heard you had a car accident. ME: Taken aback, Did you see my x-ray? DR: Yes, do you want a shot? ME: What?! DR: In your knee. NOTHING about what he found. Never presented the x-ray or backlit it up to go over the issues. ME: Don't we need to come up with treatment? Do you think there are soft tissue issues? DR: Do you want an MRI? ME: Flabbergasted, sure, why not? He ordered it and left. Not even 6 minutes. Never saw x-ray. So when the MRI comes in, I will go elsewhere. Horrible experience. Avoid O Shea!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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May 14, 2023
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This review is for wife's knee problem a number of years ago. For approximately 15 years my wife complained of knee pain. For years doctor's would x-ray and tell her "arthritis" and give her injections, which were a waste of time and money as they never did any good. Made appointment with Dr. O'Shea. He checked her knee, found, and showed "spurs" that were causing the pain....no arthritis. Dr. O'Shea performed surgery, sent her to therapy afterwards, and years later wife has not had one iota of pain in that knee, and she is jubilant over that. We recommend Dr. O'Shea to anyone with knee problems.
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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Naoko Brooks – Jul 14, 2021
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Two knee replacements six years apart. Excellent doctor. Totally satisfied.
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
9 others found this helpful
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College Station, TX – Feb 23, 2016
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About Me

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Dr O'Shea is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in robotic hip and knee replacement. He earned his medical degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine and performed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Madigan Army Medical...read more

biography

Dr. O'Shea is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in robotic hip and knee replacement. He earned his medical degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine and performed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Madigan Army Medical...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Tulane University Of Louisiana

    Medical School, 1985
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Locations

Bristol Health Orthopedics & Spine Health

Bristol Health Orthopedics & Spine Health15 Riverside Ave Bristol, CT 06010
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Bristol Health Orthopedics & Spine Health-Southington

Bristol Health Orthopedics & Spine Health-Southington167 Main St Southington, CT 06489
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Bristol Hospital

    41 Brewster Rd
    Bristol, CT 06010

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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