Summary

Dr. Amy E. O’Connell, MD, PhD, is a physician-scientist in the Division of Newborn Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital and an assistant professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. Board certified in pediatrics, allergy/immunology, and neonatal-perinatal medicine, she specializes in neonatal immunity, intestinal development, and diseases affecting premature infants, including necrotizing enterocolitis. Dr. O’Connell earned her medical and graduate degrees from Jefferson University and completed her pediatrics residency at the University of Vermont, followed by fellowship training in allergy/immunology and neonatal-perinatal medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital. In addition to her clinical work, she leads the Neonatal Intestinal and Immune Center for Exploration (NiiCE), where her research focuses on immune development, intestinal biology, and rare pediatric diseases, with a strong commitment to advancing equitable, translational research and compassionate, family-centered care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 19 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University
  • 1 specialty
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Division of Newborn Medicine

300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115

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NeonatologyNeonatologyPediatricsNeonatology
Accepts New Patients
19 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Boston , MABoston , MABoston , MABoston , MA
Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Amy O'connell

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • CDPHP
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • HealthPartners
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Amy O'connell has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Amy O'connell has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Congenital Anomalies
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • High-Risk Deliveries
  • Premature Infants

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated in 2009
Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated in 2007

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Dr. Amy O'connell's office is located at 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115.
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