Summary

Dr. Catherine O'Connor specializes in oncology, focusing on comprehensive cancer care for patients facing complex diagnoses. She completed her medical residency at Baystate Medical Center, where she developed expertise in treating various forms of cancer. Dr. O'Connor is fluent in English and dedicated to providing compassionate care throughout each patient's treatment journey.

Dr. O'Connor practices at the SIH Breast Center in Carbondale, Illinois, where she treats patients with breast cancer and advanced cases that have spread or returned after initial treatment. She also cares for individuals with Paget disease of the breast, a rare form of cancer affecting the nipple area. Her surgical expertise includes breast cancer procedures, and she provides breast cancer screening services and specialized imaging techniques to help detect cancer early. Patients give Dr. O'Connor an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 for her care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Baystate Med Center
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

SIH Breast Center

1237 E Main St Ste C1Carbondale, IL 62901
Mon7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri7:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OncologyHematologyOncologyOncology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
22 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Urdu Speaks English, Hindi, Kannada Speaks English
Carbondale , ILCarterville , ILCarterville , ILDayton , OH
Med School: Nishtar Medical College Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Catherine O'connor

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Plan of Nevada
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Sierra Health and Life
  • SIHO Insurance Services
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Catherine O'connor has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Catherine O'connor has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Breast Diseases
  • Digestive System Abnormalities
  • Hernia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
  • Liver Diseases
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

Catherine O'connor holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Baystate Med Center.

NPI Number

Catherine O'connor's NPI number is 1134189434.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Catherine O'connor accept my insurance?
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What languages does Catherine O'connor speak?
Catherine O'connor speaks English.
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Where is Catherine O'connor's office located?
Catherine O'connor's office is located at 1237 E Main St Ste C1, Carbondale, IL, 62901.

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