Maura O'Connell, D.O.

Dr. O'Connell grew up in Allen Park and graduated from Cabrini High School.  She completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at Michigan State University.  She followed in her Dad's footsteps and attended Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine graduating in 1998.  She stayed at CCOM to complete residencies in both Pediatrics and Internal Medicine.  She moved back to Michigan in 2002 and started working Downriver seeing both adults and children. After 20 years in her own practice, she joined Woodhaven Pediatrics in 2023.


She and her husband have four children, three girls and one boy.  She loves spending time with them and juggling all of their activities.  She enjoys dancing, athletics and traveling - mostly to Ireland where she can spend time with family.

Maura O'Connell

-Latest News-

July 17, 2026
The first day of school will be here before you know it! Make sure your child is ready for a healthy, successful school year by scheduling their annual well visit and sports physical now. A back-to-school physical is the perfect time to: ✅ Complete school, daycare, and sports forms ✅ Review your child's growth and development ✅ Make sure immunizations are up to date ✅ Discuss any health, behavioral, or school-related concerns
May 2, 2026
Great news, families — online self-scheduling is officially here! 💻 How It Works Self-scheduling is done directly through our Patient Portal . Simply log in to your portal account to view available appointment options and book online. 🩺 What You Can Schedule Online: ✔️ Well-child exams (when due) ✔️ Sick visits for recent symptoms ✔️ Select follow-up appointments 📌 A Few Helpful Reminders: New patients must call the office to schedule their first visit. Mental health or behavioral appointments (including new ADHD concerns) must be scheduled by phone. Well visits must be at least 1 year + 1 day from the last well exam.  If symptoms have been present for more than 3 weeks , please call the office. We’re excited to offer this convenient new option and make managing your child’s healthcare just a little bit easier. 💙
May 2, 2026
We’re excited to welcome our new Behavioral Health Care Manager to the team!  Visits with Jennifer require a referral from one of our providers. If you feel your child may benefit from her services, please contact our office to schedule an appointment with your primary care provider to discuss next steps.
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