Catherine Alexandra O’Neil, MD, FAAFP, the Lead Physician and Medical Director of Bucknell Student Health

Get to know Family Physician Dr. Catherine Alexandra O’Neil, who works in Pennsylvania.

Dr. O’Neil assumed the role of Lead Physician at Bucknell Student Health in 2013. Her dedication and contributions led to a promotion in July 2015 when she was appointed as Medical Director.

Bucknell Student Health offers a wide range of on-site care to get students back on their feet fast and help them meet their health goals. Services include treatment for routine illnesses and injuries, sexual health, drug and alcohol education, travel medicine, nutritional education, and campus outreach.

A proud alumna of Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Dr. O’Neil graduated in the Class of 1996. She then went on to complete her residency in family medicine from 1996 to 1999 at Geisinger Health System.

Honing her expertise in providing comprehensive healthcare to families, she is board certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice in family medicine and its sub-specialties. 

Over the course of her professional journey, Dr. O’Neil’s passion has gravitated toward Community Oriented Primary Care (COPC) and the unique health challenges faced by adolescents and young adults. She furthered her knowledge in COPC by participating in an internship program titled “Bridging the Gaps” under the guidance of Dr. Nevin at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Additionally, she collaborated with Dr. Chikotas on her doctoral research project, focusing on the investigation of social behaviors and their impact on the development of urinary tract infections. These experiences have enriched her understanding and commitment to providing holistic healthcare solutions within the community.

During the initial thirteen years of her career, Dr. O’Neil practiced family medicine within a multispecialty group known as Susquehanna Valley Medical Specialties, situated in Bloomsburg. Concurrently, she held the esteemed position of Medical Director at Bloomsburg University from 2002 to 2013. However, in November 2013, she underwent a significant career transition, relinquishing her family practice responsibilities and Bloomsburg Student Health duties to work with Bucknell Student Health. 

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility. 

Learn More about Dr. Catherine Alexandra O’Neil:

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