Victoria V. O'Connor, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Female
Where I practice
- Emergency service
- Urgent care services
- After-hours services
- Pharmacy services
- No emergency services
- No urgent care services
- No after-hours services
- No pharmacy services
About me
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Biography
I was born in Germany while my father was serving as a military officer, and I grew up in various countries. I started college at the age of 16 and subsequently received a scholarship to complete my undergraduate studies at Texas Tech University. There I was encouraged to consider a career in medicine so I enrolled in some pre-medical courses and volunteered at a hospital where I became a technician at the County Medical Examiner’s Office. My interactions and the experience of assisting the Chief Medical Examiner convinced me that I wanted to be a surgeon. I ultimately graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and completed my surgical internship and residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. After that, I moved to Los Angeles and completed my surgical oncology fellowship at the John Wayne Cancer Institute, where I also served a rotation at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center. I knew Kaiser Permanente was the place and team for me. I received The American Board of Surgery Certifications in General Surgery and in Complex Surgical Oncology.
About my practice
I specialize in surgery for patients with complex tumors of the abdomen including the digestive system, liver, and pancreas. I am trained in robotic surgery and utilize that technique when appropriate. We use a team approach which includes surgical residents, fellows, and a nurse practitioner to best meet your needs. I consider it an ultimate privilege to be able to use my surgical skills and the knowledge of oncologic principles to help patients regain their health. I also believe that communicating with my patients to help them understand their condition and what we will do about it is an important part of your treatment. Mentoring surgical residents and clinical research are also a significant and satisfying part of my responsibilities. Surgery is my passion. Practicing and teaching medicine fulfills my sense of belonging.
How I thrive
Spending time with my husband and two children is very important to me. I especially enjoy hiking, travel, and relaxing on the beach.
My office
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My provider type
Physicians and SurgeonsMedical groups, plans, and locations
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
- Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
- HMO
- Medi-Cal Managed Care
- Point-of-Service Plan (POS)
- Senior Advantage
Contact information
- Advice/appointments/cancellations/messages
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
- After-hours advice
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
- California Relay Service
- 711 (TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications and licensing
Medical school
The University of Texas Medical BranchBoard certification
Complex General Surgical Oncology
American Board of SurgeryMedical training
Fellowship
Surgical Oncology
Providence St John's Cancer InstituteInternship
General Surgery
Baylor University Medical CenterResidency
General Surgery
Baylor University Medical CenterJoined Permanente Medical Group
2014Active license information
License number
A120167License type
Physician and SurgeonLicense issuing state
CALIFORNIANational Provider Identifier (NPI)
1962630467Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
CompletedMy hospitals
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