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Brendan G O'Connell

Brendan G O'Connell, MD, FACS, FASMBS

Metabolic MedicineGastrointestinal SurgeryBariatric Surgery

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Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Cooper University Hospital

About Brendan G O'Connell

Title

Bariatric Surgeon

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Titles

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Professional Memberships

American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

American College of Surgeons, Associate Fellow

Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Bariatric Surgery Special Interest Group Committee

Departments

Surgery
General Surgery

Programs & Centers

Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center

Practice Group :

Cooper University Physicians

Locations

Clinical Interests

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB), vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG)

Education and Training

Education

  • Fellowship: St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center, Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, 2009
  • Internship/Residency: Abington Memorial Hospital, General Surgery, 2008
  • Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine, 2003

Board Certifications

  • Metabolic Bariatric Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 2022
  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2009

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna Better Health Medicaid HMO
  • Aetna Dental Health
  • Aetna First Health (Coventry)
  • Aetna HMO/PPO/POS
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Aetna Quality Health
  • Aetna Whole Health
  • Aetna Workers Comp
  • AmeriHealth Comp Services (Workers Comp)
  • AmeriHealth HMO/PPO/POS
  • AmeriHealth Medicare
  • AmeriHealth Value Network
  • Braven Health Medicare
  • Cigna Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • Cigna HMO/PPO/POS
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Cigna One Health
  • Clover Health Medicare PPO
  • Consumer Health Network Workers Comp
  • Fidelis Care Medicaid HMO
  • First MCO Group Health
  • First MCO Workers Comp
  • Galaxy Health Network Group Health
  • Galaxy Health Network Workers Comp
  • Guardian
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey HMO/PPO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Omnia
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey State Benefit Plans
  • Horizon NJ Health Medicaid HMO
  • Horizon NJ Health NJ Family Kidcare
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare PPO
  • Humana Military Prime
  • Humana Military Standard
  • Humana Military TriCare
  • Independence Blue Cross Comp Services (Workers Comp)
  • Independence Blue Cross IBC PPO
  • Independence Blue Cross Keystone Healthplan East
  • Independence Blue Cross Medicare
  • Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
  • Jefferson Health Plans Medicare HMO
  • Jefferson Health Plans Medicare PPO
  • Liberty Mutual Auto
  • Liberty Mutual Workers Comp
  • Longevity Health Plan Medicare PPO I-SNP
  • Magellan Behavioral Health
  • MagnaCare Auto
  • MagnaCare Group Health
  • MagnaCare Workers Comp
  • Medicaid (NJ)
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan PHCS
  • NJ Manufacturers Auto
  • NJ Manufacturers Workers Comp
  • Prime Health Services Auto/Workers Comp
  • Prime Health Services Group Health
  • QualCare Emblem Health
  • QualCare HMO/PPO
  • QualCare Workers Comp
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Three Rivers Contigo
  • Three Rivers Devon
  • United Behavioral Health Group Health
  • United Behavioral Health Medicaid
  • United Behavioral Health Medicare
  • United Behavioral Health Optum
  • United Healthcare AARP
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid HMO
  • United Healthcare Community Plan NJ Family Kidcare
  • United Healthcare Dental
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete D-SNP
  • United Healthcare Group Health
  • United Healthcare Medicaid
  • United Healthcare Medicare
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • US Family Health Plan
  • VA Community Care Network
  • WellCare Medicare
  • Wellpoint Medicaid HMO
  • Wellpoint Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

113 ratings, 28 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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  • Reviewed on 5/27/2026

    The Dr. was very caring and explained everything in detail.

  • Reviewed on 5/22/2026

    The doctor was very knowledgeable. I felt comfortable talking to him telling him what I was going through I really enjoyed talking to him I have a lot of knowledge now about the procedure

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2026

    All staff and the doctor were great, friendly and knowledgeable.

  • Reviewed on 4/1/2026

    I met with Dr. O'Connell for a consult and he was very kind and explained everything so thoroughly. This was a big step for me and I'm hesitant to seek medical care from men due to my own insecurities and he made me feel at ease immediately. He didn't just throw out numbers in a general sense, he applied it to my weight and gave me real numbers that helped show the totality of what he was referring to. Very happy I have such a kind and knowledgeable doctor for what could be a hard journey! I would highly recommend him to everyone!! !

  • Reviewed on 3/28/2026

    Dr. O'Connell is a wonderful, caring physician. I had a wonderful experience with him and everybody at Cooper Hospital, and I would highly recommend him, his office, and everybody seeking bariatric surgery. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    Keep up the good work

  • Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Dr Brendan Garrett O'Connell was GREAT He explained everything to me and was so kind.. and the staff was amazing to me this experience was a 10 out of 10,

  • Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Doctor O'Connell made me feel relax and comfortable, also he took the time to listen to me and explain in detail what my options were as a related to weight loss. I left their feeling more knowledgeable and truly appreciated the time he took to educate me.

  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Wonderful office visit. Excited to start my Bariatric Journey

  • Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    When Dr. Gwendolyn Connell has saved my life on more than one occasion, he's one of the best doctors I've ever met.

  • Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    They care about their patients

  • Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Everyone was so friendly.

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Excellent staff

  • Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    My experience was great. All the staffs were friendly and helpful. Dr. O Connell was understanding of what I needed to be done and explained my options which made it easy for me to choose a procedure. They follow up to make sure I was okay every step of the way. I would definitely recommend.

  • Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    The staffing was very kind, non judgmental & professional! My doctor explained everything to me very clearly!

  • Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    I feel this Bariatric practice with Dr OConnell is one of the best! Communication with the team along with the team actively listening to my concerns make me feel acknowledged and confident in my care.

  • Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    Dr O'Connell is awesome! He takes the time to go over & explain everything to you & goes above and beyond. Love him! !

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Dr. Connor, First time I met him was excellent.

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Dr. O'Connell is just amazing. His bedside manner is phenomenal and he truly cares about his patients and their quality of health and life. The rest of the staff in the office are just incredible. I wish every office had a staff like them. There aren't enough words in the dictionary to express how wonderful everyone at the office is. I highly recommend this office..

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    I feel like the staff was very, very nice, very helpful, very knowledgeable, very clean facility. The doctor was really nice, very welcoming. I can't say nothing bad about them. However, I just started going to the facility, so time do will tell. But as of right now, a wonderful experience. If I could give them a hundred, I would give them a hundred.

  • Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Staff and Dr O'Connell were absolutely wonderful. I would recommend this office anytime. I appreciated how I was treated by everyone and the Drs. bedside manner is impressive. I'm so pleased I went to the office visit

  • Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    He really took the time to explain the treatment options, and all the pre-surgery tests and blood work that needed to be scheduled. He really took his time and I didn't feel rushed.

  • Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    They were very accommodating

  • Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    great place and warn staff

  • Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    Every thing went well

  • Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Everyone there was wonderful and respectful

  • Reviewed on 2/13/2025

    Very nice office. All staff were considerate, kind, and compassionate

  • Reviewed on 1/8/2025

    They explained everything to me I was treated with respect everyone was very nice