Our Health Services
Dr. Lynn M. O’Connor takes a holistic approach to medicine, taking the time to get to know her patients in order to truly guide them to their best health.
Dr. O’Connor is a Board-Certified Colorectal & General Surgeon. When you visit her office, Dr. O’Connor sits down with you to learn about all of your symptoms, and listens to your concerns so she can ask important questions enabling her to best support your needs.
When you visit her office, Dr. O’Connor takes the time to sit down with you and learn your symptoms, listen to your concerns, while asking important questions that enable her to best support your needs.
“When people come to me, I talk about what is going on in their lives, what stressors they may have, what they are eating, how much they are exercising,” says Dr. O’Connor. “Often, we discover things that we can correct through diet, exercise, and preventative measures. My job is to ensure my patients are living their best possible life. Together, we can accomplish this.”
Dr. O’Connor recognizes that patients coming to visit her may often be nervous, embarrassed, or unsure of what’s to come. She reminds her patients that preventative care is essential for a healthy life.
Hospital Affiliations
St Francis Hospital (516) 562-6000
Port Jefferson Blvd. Roslyn, NY 11576
North Shore Manhasset Hospital (516) 562-0100
300 Community Dr. Manhasset, NY 11030
North Shore Huntington Hospital (631) 351-2000
270 Park Avenue Huntington, NY 11743
Mercy Medical Center (516) 705-2525
1000 North Village Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570
St. Joseph Hospital (516) 579-6000
4295 Hempstead Turnpike Bethpage, NY 11714
St. Catherine’s of Sienna (631) 862-3000
50 NY-25A Smithtown, NY 11787
Here are some of the health services Dr. O’Connor provides:
Just like mammograms and pap smears, as people get into their mid-40s, they should add colonoscopy to their list of preventative care, says Dr. O’Connor.
While colonoscopies are recommended for anyone over 45 or 50 (depending on health history) to screen for cancer, they are also used when patients complain of abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, and chronic constipation — to look for polyps, and other intestinal problems. None of which are easy to talk about for some patients.
“Routine screening colonoscopies are a part of preventative health measures,” says Dr. O’Connor. “But when someone suffers from rectal bleeding, for example, it’s very important they come in – or see a trusted medical professional – and they are open about what they are going through. I know it’s scary and uncomfortable, but I am here to help.”
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in your anus and lower rectum. These are similar to varicose veins and are very common. According to the Mayo Clinic, nearly three out of four adults will have hemorrhoids at some point in their lives.
There are three main kinds: internal — which lie inside the rectum; external — lie on the skin around the rectum; and thrombosed hemorrhoids — which are created when blood pools in an external hemorrhoid and form a painful clot. They are often caused by straining during bowel movements, increased pressure on veins during pregnancy, diet, and constipation.
“Hemorrhoids can be extremely uncomfortable,” Dr. O’Connor said. “And it is very important to realize that not all rectal bleeding is due to hemorrhoids. While this is very common, there are many other things that could cause bleeding like, polyps, fissures, or even cancer. It’s not normal to have rectal bleeding and you need to get it checked out.”
Anal fissures are small tears in the the skin around the opening of the anus. It may happen when passing a hard or large stool during a bowel movement. Anal tissues can be extremely painful and lead to spasms of the anus.
Dr. O’Connor is a skilled surgeon who performs minimally invasive laparoscopy surgery.
Laparoscopy is a technique that uses one or more very small incisions, fiber optic cameras, and long thin instruments inserted through the abdominal wall, allowing for a magnified view of the surgical field to perform an operation. Laparoscopy surgery has known benefits of a shorter hospitalization stay, less pain, and a better cosmetic result.
Everyone experiences digestive problems like bloating, nausea, or diarrhea on occasion. Even if you have stomach discomfort and do not feel like eating, a healthy diet is still important.
Dr. O’Connor will work with you to set and achieve your health goals, whether you’re looking to manage a medical condition, for a complete diet overhaul, or for ways to change up your food choices with healthy recipes.
Dr. O’Connor believes the best way for her to support her patients is to help with every aspect of their health. She sits down with each patient and has health consultations to include discussions diet, exercise, sleep patterns, life’s stressors and basic things that can improve their lives.
Preventative care not only helps you stay healthy but it also helps cut back on unnecessary treatments and medical expenses. Dr. O’Connor works with her patients to prevent illnesses or diseases before they happen.
From screening to a healthy diet and exercise, Dr. O’Connor’s goal is to help you and your family stay healthy.
Recent Blogs from Dr. Lynn M. O’Connor
Unlocking the Sweet Benefits of Dark Chocolate on Gut Health and the Microbiome
Unlocking the Sweet Benefits of Dark Chocolate on Gut Health and the Microbiome Dark chocolate has become more than just a guilty pleasure in recent years. With its rich flavor and potential health benefits, this [...]
Navigating Holiday Celebrations with Digestive Sensitivity: Insights from Dr. Lynn O’Connor
Navigating Holiday Celebrations with Digestive Sensitivity: Insights from Dr. Lynn O'Connor With several holidays in the coming weeks (Purim, Holi, Easter, the end of Ramadan, and Passover), and as someone who specializes in colorectal health, [...]
The Surprising Colon Health Benefits of Dry January
The Surprising Colon Health Benefits of Dry January January, the month of new beginnings, brings with it an opportunity for a unique health reset known as Dry January. As a colorectal surgeon, I've witnessed firsthand [...]