Dr. Stephen O'ConnellDO

Dr. O'Connell treats a broad range of aesthetic and medical conditions. On the aesthetic side, he addresses sun damage, melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, keloids, and nail fungus. He also manages medical weight loss, hormone imbalances, and sports medicine concerns. His physical medicine and rehabilitation background allows him to handle complex cases that blend medical and cosmetic needs.

Yes. Dr. O'Connell holds board certification from the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as an ABPMR Diplomate. He also carries ABMS certification and a Washington State Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon License. He holds additional certifications in hormone replacement therapy and medical weight loss management.

Dr. O'Connell earned fellowship status from the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, one of the most rigorous credentialing bodies in aesthetic medicine. Cynosure also awarded him Luminary Status for his proficiency with the Elite iQ laser platform. He works with medical-grade systems including PicoSure Pro, the ICON IPL system, and Potenza RF Microneedling.

Yes. Dr. O'Connell personally evaluates every patient and guides each treatment decision. He does not delegate consultations to non-physician staff. Whether you come in for a Botox appointment or a medical weight loss evaluation, he leads the visit directly.

Dr. O'Connell applies the same medical rigor to aesthetic treatments as he does to clinical medicine. He draws on his background in physical medicine, functional medicine, and preventive care to consider the whole patient. His goal is to match each patient with a treatment plan grounded in clinical evidence, not just cosmetic trends.

Yes. Dr. O'Connell holds hormone replacement therapy certification through the Academy of Preventative and Innovative Medicine. He incorporates HRT into a broader preventive and functional medicine framework. He also offers peptide therapy and nutraceuticals as part of his wellness services.

Yes. Dr. O'Connell holds Weight Loss Management certification through the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine. He approaches weight loss medically, addressing underlying metabolic and hormonal factors alongside treatments like CoolSculpting and Kybella.

Dr. O'Connell focuses on functional medicine, preventive medicine, and sports medicine alongside aesthetic laser surgery. His physical medicine and rehabilitation training rounds out a clinical profile that spans both wellness and aesthetic care. This breadth allows him to address conditions that cross traditional specialty boundaries.