Get to Know Dr. O'Neill
Before Dr. O’Neill became a spine surgeon, he originally planned on pursuing a career in biomedical engineering. However, he shifted to a career in medicine in order to have a more personal impact and connection with people and patients. Being able to treat and solve patients' problems is what drives him.
Dr. O’Neill is a Notre Dame and Colts fan. Some of his favorite college memories are football Saturdays at Notre Dame, getting together with friends and family. He enjoys playing outside with his kids, especially capture the flag and hide and seek.
Some of his favorites include: Tom Hanks, the Star Wars movies (except Episode I) and the television series Game of Thrones, VEEP and Silicon Valley. His favorite bands are Kings of Leon, Zac Brown Band, Daft Punk and Pearl Jam. His favorite books are Freakonomics by Dubner and Levitt or Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot by Bill O'Reilly
Favorite Quote: "Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda