Nancy O'Neal, MD, FACS

Nancy O'Neal, MD, FACS

Patient Rating
4.98 / 5 (Based on 152 reviews) Read Patient Experiences

Breast Surgery

  • Accepting new patients

Services offered

General Surgery

Locations

Asante General Surgery – Ashland
560 Catalina Dr. Suite 100
Ashland, Oregon 97520
Main: (541) 201-4850

About this provider

Nancy O’Neal, MD, earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, where she also served her residency through Parkland Memorial Hospital. Dr. O’Neal spent two years doing oncology research looking at genetic abnormalities in breast cancers. She is a board-certified general surgeon with a special interest and expertise in treating diseases of the breast, both benign and malignant.

Services

  • Provides advanced surgical care for a variety of breast problems and conditions, with a special interest in breast cancer treatment.
  • Performs surgery consultations with patients and their families.
  • Offers high-risk surveillance for patients at increased risk for breast cancer.

Personal

Dr. O’Neal is committed to providing skilled care to every patient. Outside of work, she enjoys skiing, rowing, cycling and playing with her English cocker spaniels.

Education and training

Education

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, MD

Residency

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, General Surgery

Certifications

Dr. O'Neal is board-certified in General Surgery. She is a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons, and is a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology and the American Society of Breast Surgeons. 

Patient experiences

September 30, 2024
Everyone who was involved with my care
September 24, 2024
Dr.O'Neal is an exceptional doctor,healer and human being! Her staff are wonderful! From the first contact with the receptionist through the surgery process everyone was gentle and calmed all of my fears! Truly an awesome team! I can't thank them enough!
September 12, 2024
Dr O’Neal is wonderful. As is her staff. Very compassionate as well as knowledgeable.
September 11, 2024
Dr. Oneal is exceptional. She is thorough, experienced, professional but also warm and caring. My expectations for my care as a cancer patient were always exceeded.
September 07, 2024
Staff is always outstanding.
September 07, 2024
Dr. O'Neal was professional and helpful and cordial. She is great and so was her staff. I will recommend her practice.
September 05, 2024
Everyone excelled and exceeded my expectations greatly. I’m very grateful to all of them for the care I received.
September 02, 2024
Doctor Nancy O'Neil and her nurse Heather and the office staff.
September 01, 2024
Nancy O'Neal is a wonderful surgeon and Dr.
August 25, 2024
Nancy O’Neal did an exceptional job explaining my results and following up on my chart when new lab results became available.
August 24, 2024
I feel very fortunate to have received treatment from Dr. O'Neal for my [ ]. She is both highly skilled and approachable. Her humanity comes through in all her interactions which, coupled with intelligent professionalism, makes her an outstanding doctor. Heather, her medical assistant, was unfailingly reponsive, knowledgeable, and patient in responding to a number of questions. This is a high-functioning team, and I am grateful for their service. Ashland Asante is fortunate to have them as part of their system.
August 01, 2024
Nancy O'Neal was very thorough, she cares, and she is sincere.
July 31, 2024
Dr. Nancy O’Neill is fabulous! She is so knowledgeable, left the tiniest and cleanest incision, and is kind.
July 31, 2024
From receptionists, anesthesia specialist, floor nurses, and Dr. O'NEAL; the service, attention, and professionalism was of the highest quality I have ever experienced! I'm seventy years old and this was my second bout of [ ], I was so impressed with the cleanliness of Ashland Asante hospital, the friendliness of all staff members, and the knowledge and confidence I now have for Dr. O'NEAL is outstanding. I hope not to need their services in the future, but feel confident in where I will turn for help. Thank you, thank you, thank you !!!!
July 17, 2024
Dr Nancy O'Neal is amazing,, thoughtful and always takes time to answer questions and explain. I trust her completly, respect her and would highly recommend her to anyone, I cannot say enough about Dr. O'Neal
July 10, 2024
Everyone was very caring and provided me with great care!
July 06, 2024
Doctor O’Neal was outstanding!
July 06, 2024
Everyone is warm and welcoming.
June 26, 2024
De. O’Neal and medical assistant.
June 22, 2024
We appreciate all the excellent care we are receiving
June 19, 2024
Everyone that worked with me in the morning of surgery was so helpful and attentive, plus had a good sense of humor. Ashland Surgical Center is the best.
June 10, 2024
Terry the receptionist
May 29, 2024
Just felt Nancy O’Neal was very thorough, very friendly , and very nice
May 29, 2024
Nancy Oneal exceeds all criteria for excellence I can think of. She's exceptional. Professional, warm and caring, responsive to all my questions and concerns.
May 09, 2024
My experience with[ ] was greatly reassured because of the compassion and level of detail Dr. O'Neal and her staff were able to convey to me.
May 09, 2024
Nancy O’Neal MD, Heather and all the staff were outstanding in caring for me and understanding my circumstances. Very grateful for their care and support, thank you.
May 08, 2024
Doctor oneill she went above and beyond helping me with my previous doctor's office.
May 08, 2024
I could not be more satisfied with the work that Dr. O'Neal performed in both of my surgeries and in the consequent results. She wholeheartedly shares her deep interest, expertise, and excellent advice in all of her meetings, consultations, and n the [ ]. I trust her explicitly and feel so lucky to have received her care.
May 04, 2024
Dr. O'Neal and her assistants.
May 04, 2024
I am very grateful and appreciative of the excellent care and follow up of this office, and especially Nancy O’Neal
May 02, 2024
Beside Dr. O’Neal, the entire office and hospital team were excellent - caring, supportive, courteous, knowledgeable and efficient. Couldn’t ask for a better team. Thank you to all for your level of care!
May 02, 2024
DR O'NEAL WAS SO EASY TO WORK WITH. SHE LISTENED, EXPLAINED, FOLLOWED UP... EVERYTHING U COULD HAVE WANTED. IT ALL WENT SO SMOOTH!!!
April 30, 2024
I think Dr. Nancy O’Neal is a gem! She is so thorough, and explains everything very well. I highly recommend her! I cam’t say enough about her wonderful bedside manner and fabulous personality!
April 11, 2024
Dr Nancy O'Neal is a very knowledgeable, caring physician. She put my mind at ease as I await a mammogram.
April 11, 2024
I had emergency surgery. Al the nurses, techs, doctors, specialists and surgeons that assisted or contributed in the ER, operating room, post care and after care we're polite, respectful, informative, attentive and empathetic. It was a great experience all around. I can only say great things about Ashland Hospital and Asante!
April 07, 2024
Dr. Nancy O’Neal is an outstanding surgeon. The procedure was done exactly as described with no surprises. She is very compassionate and thorough.
March 30, 2024
Dr. ONeal is most caring and compassionate person. Genuine in providing best care everytime.
March 29, 2024
I am so blessed with the care I am receiving from Nancy O’Neal, Heather (MA), and my primary doctor Bill [ ]. All appointments testing procedures have been timely and filled with compassion.
March 26, 2024
Dr. O'Neal is outstanding! I am so grateful I was referred to her. She is the BEST! And everyone at the hospital when I was there for my surgery was so kind, professional, experienced and caring. I highly recommend Dr. O'Neal and Asante general Surgery!
March 21, 2024
Dr. O’Neal and her assistant ( nurse)
March 20, 2024
The woman at the front desk who checked me in. The two nurses who helped get me ready for surgery. The doctors and nurses who helped me in the room where surgery happened.
March 11, 2024
Everyone at both dr oneals office and ACH were wonderful. They took time to explain everything and they were compassionate in their care.
March 07, 2024
Dr. Oneal was considerate-listened to my concerns. She made me feel very comfortable with my decision and will be involved in future exams-etc
March 02, 2024
Nancy O'Neal is always very informative and even if she doesn't agree with my choices - I don't feel judged as she accepts my decisions. I know she is coming from her expertise and has my best interest at heart. She's an excellent "provider".
February 25, 2024
Yes Dr. Nancy O'Neal and her nurses. Heather and another one that checked me in and I forgot her name. Very good both of them.
February 22, 2024
Dr. O'Neal was wonderful
February 22, 2024
Dr. O’Neal herself is outstanding. I am so impressed with her communication & compassion. Being newly diagnosed with breast cancer, she made sure I was kept in the loop all along the way. Asante is fortunate to have such an excellent Physician & Surgeon.
February 21, 2024
Dr O’Neal
February 07, 2024
Nancy o’Neal and her nurse are both outstanding
February 07, 2024
I have confidence that Dr O'Neil has the knowledge and ability to help me with my condition
February 03, 2024
Everyone was great and courteous in their encounters with me.
February 01, 2024
I always have a great experiance with Dr. O'Neal everytime I see her.
January 31, 2024
Dr ONeal has gone above and beyond for my care. She is very kind and thorough. I am very fortunate she has been my surgeon.
January 30, 2024
Dr. Nancy O'Neal and the whole Ashland SDS Care Team.
January 29, 2024
Dr. O’Neal was outstanding and I felt I was fortunate to have her.
January 27, 2024
Dr. O'Neal!!!!
January 18, 2024
Dr. Nancy O'Neal Dr. [ ] All the nurses at Ashland Hospital were fabulous.
January 18, 2024
Staff and Dr. ONeal
January 18, 2024
Yes when I had the utrasound and mammogramlent both nurse and doctor were excellent
January 03, 2024
Dr O'Neal did an awesome job on my surgery. I am very happy with how my breast looks.
January 01, 2024
Nancy O’Neal. She is a good Doctor. Make me feel safe.thank you.
December 28, 2023
Nancy O’Neal provided excellent care to me. She is outstanding in her field as a surgeon. At all points of contact I had with everyone in my care - they all agreed that I was in the care of the best hands with Nancy O’Neal as my surgeon. Her whole team was awesome.
December 28, 2023
Nancy was gentle, but focused with my breast abscess treatment, informed about my health and family health history, and caring/concerned about my healing. She was always prompt to review data, make notes and followup with my questions. I’m grateful to have a specialist like her available to treat my mastitis and breast abscess!
December 28, 2023
I met with Dr. O'Neal for a 2nd opinion and I was very impressed that she had taken the time to become familiar with my long history with breast lesions, surgeries and biopsies.
December 24, 2023
Everyone was outstanding.
December 23, 2023
Dr O’Neal is probably the best surgeon I’ve ever spoken with.
December 22, 2023
Nancy O'Neal is my favorite doctor. I was so happy when she resumed her practice. I have confidence in her skill as a surgeon and her exams to catch any problems. As a cancer survivor, I need and have in Dr. O'Neal someone whose opinions I can trust. [ ]
December 21, 2023
They all were great
December 21, 2023
I love dr Oneal!!
December 18, 2023
Dr Nancy o’Neal and Heather were (and are) INCREDIBLE!
December 07, 2023
Dr O'Neal has been amazing throughout my journey with breast cancer. She has been forthright with information and options for what is best for me, and also an advocate for the right care from the rest of the cancer providers.
December 06, 2023
Dr O'Neal
December 06, 2023
Dr O'Neal and staff were very responsive and compassionate in seeing me quickly, listening carefully to my concerns, and providing a thoughtful well-informed plan of care. Very impressed.
December 04, 2023
Dr. Nancy O’Neil is an excellent surgeon with a very pleasant bedside manner.
December 02, 2023
Dr. O'Neal was absolutely amazing in helping me regain my health back. I can't thank her enough for listening and believing me when I told her about my condition and for treating me via surgery.
November 30, 2023
Dr. O'Neal is a fantastic doctor. She is competent, caring and thorough.
November 23, 2023
Dr. O’Neal rearranged her surgical schedule to help me have my urgent surgery a week earlier. Also Jen, in Dr. O’Neal’s office, made things go smoothly with my out of state insurance, which was being VERY difficult. She was amazing! This office runs like a well oiled machine!
November 23, 2023
Nancy O'Neal, Aleksandra [ ]
November 22, 2023
Everyone was outstanding
November 21, 2023
The entire team from my surgeon, Dr. O'Neal, to the anesthesiologist, Dr. [ ], to the nurses both in intake and recovery, were excellent in every possible way. I was very scared about the surgery and they provided both calming and effective care at every opportunity. I rate the entire process extremely highly. Thank you.
November 09, 2023
Asante is amazing! Everyone involved in my care was thoughtful, informative, approachable, caring, professional, and very skilled. Dr. O'Neal did a fantastic job with my surgery. Thank you to all!!
November 09, 2023
Dr. O'Neal is a gem and Asante is lucky to have her! She is kind, compassionate, informative and listens and explains well. My comfort was always a priority with her. Very thankful she is my surgeon!
November 01, 2023
Emily, my certified nurse at Ashland Community Hospital
October 25, 2023
Nancy O'Neill, her assistants and staff are exceptional. I think that she is the very best and I was lucky that she was my surgeon.
October 21, 2023
Everyone I interacted with was professional, caring, and knowledgeable. I feel very fortunate to have the level of healthcare we have here in Southern Oregon.
October 19, 2023
Dr O’Neal
October 19, 2023
Dr O’Neal and Heather
October 06, 2023
I really appreciated the care I received from Dr. O'Neal. She was v
October 05, 2023
Dr. O’Neal is an amazing surgeon and person. Her staff is responsive, kind and timely. I have never felt as comfortable and secure in a doctors care, and this has been the most frightening personal medical experience of my life. Every person, from clerical staff to operating room specialists have been INCREDIBLE with knowledge, friendliness, comforting and kindness. In this entire frightening experience, I have never felt as medically and mentally taken care of and supported.
October 02, 2023
Dr O'Neal gave me the most though exam I have ever had. I felt she knew exactly what needed to be done.
October 01, 2023
Everyone was professional and helpful.
September 28, 2023
Dr. O'Neal is always great at how she answers our questions and has time to meet with us and talk issues over.
September 20, 2023
Every single person at Asante is kind, patient, helpful and so respectful. The nurses were excellent, and the surgical team was outstanding. Dr. O’Neal is the best. I have had many procedures done on both of my breasts over the course of 25 years. Dr. O’Neal is not only highly skilled and an expert in her field, she is warm, caring and so supportive. I could not have had a better surgeon. She listened to me and answered all my questions. She presented all the options and supported my decision. After surgery, she contacted me to see how I was recovering and if I had any questions. When the pathology results were completed as well as the genetic testing, she contacted me and interpreted all the results for me so I could easily understand. She takes the time to be sure her patients understand what is happening to their body. She is an amazing surgeon, and we are so fortunate she is here in Ashland!
September 15, 2023
Dr. O`Neal has provided excellent care for two different issues I had that needed her specialty...both issues were dealt with a very high level of satisfaction from me I have always felt she is a doctor that I personally feel has my best interests in mind when dealing with my care and I think very highly of her skills as a person and as one of my doctors ....her office staff also has been superior in performance of their duties
September 13, 2023
Dr. O'Neal is wonderful. excellent and outstanding.
August 30, 2023
Nancy O Neal is a fantastic physician. She has an air of competence, and is extremely sharp. I also felt enormous compassion in her bedside manner. I am grateful for her care and would recommend her highly as a surgeon and provider to any family member or friend.
August 30, 2023
Dr. O'Neal is beyond exceptional in respects to her knowledge, surgical skills, integrity, bedside manner, follow up, and passion for what she does. She goes well above and beyond what is required or even expected for her Specialty. She is sensitive to the needs of her patients, listens to understand, never acts rushed, is thorough, responds to MyChart questions and results immediately, and all with a calm, non stressful delivery that helps her patients be at ease. This approach leads to a healing environment that is conducive for positive outcomes. In the current world of a failing American healthcare system based on capitalism and greed, Dr. O'Neal encapsulates a model of what our system could look like if we had more of her type. Exceptional Job!
August 30, 2023
all very good
August 17, 2023
Dr. O'Neal is the best doctor I had.
August 16, 2023
Dr. O’Neill was exceptional in making me feel comfortable and answering any questions I have. I feel confident that my [ ] will not come back or develop into something more in the future. She is AMAZING! In addition, her staff is wonderful. Her assistant is so happy to work for her and her office manager is impeccable.
August 12, 2023
Dr. Nancy O'Neal is outstanding
August 09, 2023
Dr. O'Neal is caring, considerate and accepting of my needs.
August 09, 2023
Everyone I hav worked with has been above and beyond my expectations. To think of health care in this era is mostly impersonal, rushed and over scheduled (for the providers). I have very much appreciated the time I have been given with Dr O'Neal to have questions answered (even the duh ones). Any time a test result came up she gave me feed back. I have already recommended her to friends. All of my pre and post surgery nurses at AACH were amazing and caring.
August 09, 2023
Dr. O’Neal is an excellent surgeon. I felt heard and respected, which is unusual in my experience. I am grateful for her work.
August 09, 2023
Dr O'Neal was very helpful in explaining what was going to happen with my care.
August 02, 2023
Nancy O’Neal
July 27, 2023
Dr Nancy O'Neal very patient, very kind, showed extreme interest and understanding
July 26, 2023
Dr Nancy O’Neal, her assistant, Heather. The anesthesiologists at both surgeries were so friendly, pleasant, explained procedures
July 26, 2023
Dr ONeal is compassionate, thoughtful and listens. She’s a remarkable partner in my healthcare.
July 13, 2023
Dr. Nancy O Neal is competent, caring and thorough.
July 05, 2023
only had one meeting, i liked dr o'neal right off.
June 28, 2023
Dr. O'Neal is the best doctor I ever had. She treats you like a person not a number and talks to you in terms you understand and does make you feel rushed.
June 28, 2023
Terry
June 24, 2023
Dr oneil goes above and beyond to give the best possible care. Not only physically but emotionally and psychologically as well. She has literally saved my life by recognizing when I was suffering [ ]. She has helped my life stay better on track and is one of very few Drs that actually REALLY listened to me. I trust her with my life and wish she could somehow be my primary Dr. So I could just see her for all my care. BEST Dr in Oregon by far. Thank you Dr O'Neil
June 21, 2023
The care I received at Asante General Surgery was outstanding at every step of the way. Every provider was incredibly kind and supportive as well as professional.
June 21, 2023
Dr. O'Neal went beyond and above treating me with [ ]. I am so grateful for how she handled my specific situation. I am planning a very special walk in [ ] of this year, The [ ]. She understood the importance of this Pilgrimage for me and did all that she could to help facilitate my surgery and all the treatments that I needed after my surgery. I am so grateful for her understanding and compassion. She listened to my heart and she pulled together an amazing team of Doctors to help me meet my goal and my journey timelines. I can't say enough how much I appreciate all that she has done for me. Together we are [ ]! Thank you to all the amazing people of Asante that have walked this journey with me. I feel so blessed to have you on Team "A".
June 21, 2023
Dr. O’Neal is very kind, compassionate and knowledgeable . She throughly explains your diagnosis, treatment options and procedure in a layman terms. She listens and answers any questions you may have. I feel very blessed to have Dr. O’Neal handle my health care. Highly recommend.
June 21, 2023
Dr Nancy O’Neal is outstanding. And her assistant (Melissa?) is also.
June 15, 2023
Nancy O’Neal
June 14, 2023
I believe Dr. Nancy O'Neal is the most professional, ethical and trusting doctor, she is always respectful and listens to any concerns
June 14, 2023
Dr O'Neal takes the time to listen, she acknowledges patient concerns, then she actually addresses them. She follows through. She is kind, and serious about her profession.
June 10, 2023
I will let you know after I have surgery.
June 07, 2023
Nancy O'Neal
May 30, 2023
Dr. O'Neal is outstanding. She demonstrates top notch knowledge, professionalism; yet is easy to speak with. She was very thorough.
May 27, 2023
The whole surgical staff including the nurses who met me at the elevator with a smile were all wonderful! I especially liked that they were all woman except for the anesthesiologist but having woman with me for breast surgery was comforting.
May 11, 2023
Dr. O'Neal is a treasure: competent, compassionate, knowledgable and kind. I have recommended her to any of my friends facing [ ] and surgery. We are SO lucky to have her here in Ashland.
May 10, 2023
This last visit was my first and only visit so far. I have another appointment scheduled for in office surgery. I expect everything to go well. Dr. O'Neil seems very capable.
May 06, 2023
Everyone in my experience has been caring, professional, and genuinely supportive of my healthcare.
May 03, 2023
Everyone I have been in contact has been outstanding. I feel very fortunate to have access to such exceptional medical care in this town.
April 22, 2023
Dr. O'Neal is outstanding in every way.
April 19, 2023
The administrative staff were very friendly and helpful.
March 25, 2023
This office and especially Dr O'Neill are very accommodating gracious people and kind. l feel fortunate to have manage my Healthcare
March 22, 2023
So far everybody that I have come in contact with whether it be the [] the [ ] people, the [ ] people the doctors office everyone has been incredibly kind. I cannot say enough about the people I have been in contact with.
March 09, 2023
Dr. O’Neal was so fabulous: excellent doctor, good listener, caring and knowledgeable so that I trust her completely. Her front office staff, [name], was especially helpful in finding things for me. And [name], the ultrasound tech, was also a gem: kind, thoughtful and considerate, and clearly good at her job. I feel so fortunate to have all of them helping me.
March 04, 2023
Outstanding Doctor ....efficient...straight talker...and pleasant to work with
February 25, 2023
Dr O’Neal was excellent.
February 18, 2023
All interactions with Dr Nancy O’Neil were thorough, personable, patient centered, excellent. She was available to review and discuss all question and I never felt hurried. Being a health care worker myself, I have nothing but compliments for her care.
February 05, 2023
Dr Nancy O’Neal, her staff and assistant were kind, friendly, knowledgeable and EXTREMELY PATIENT with my fears, my lack of knowledge & SO KINDLY about repeating answers to me when I felt like I had “stress related [ ]” (made that up to make me feel better). Dr O’Neal answered my questions honestly and openly and explained anything I didn’t understand, honestly and patiently. The hospital staff were kind and comforting—-all extremely patient, helpful & felt like old friends??
February 05, 2023
Heather
February 02, 2023
I felt that everyone involved before my surgery explained each step and procedure respectfully and answered my questions attentively.
January 18, 2023
Rhonda stepped in and helped me check in and do paperwork, when everyone else was busy. It was not part of her usual job.
January 18, 2023
Dr O’Neal and her staff are outstanding—caring, helpful, friendly. She is an excellent surgeon and I highly recommend her.
January 11, 2023
Nancy Oneal
January 05, 2023
Nancy O'neil was clear, calm, helpful, respectful and available!
December 28, 2022
Dr.O’Neal was absolutely the best. No one ever wants to go through a cancer diagnosis or surgery but in every aspect of the process she was amazing.
December 25, 2022
The nursing staff, anesthesiologist and surgeon were great. The only thing that could have been better is that the surgery was delayed two hours and I had to keep asking for an update.
December 25, 2022
Dr O’Neal has been beyond outstanding in expediting and coordinating my urgent and complex care for [ ]. She has tremendous compassion, dedication and patience and I could not have a better doctor in my life at this time. I am so relieved to have a brilliant and caring [ ] here in Ashland!
December 22, 2022
Dr. O'Neal was exceptionally caring, responsive, skilled. In her office Anna Lisa Sante was also exceptionally helpful, caring and attentive.
December 22, 2022
She is a good Doctor. Happy to have her.
December 22, 2022
Yes! Dr O 'Neal relaxed my initial anxiety (typical anxiety, when seeing an unknown new provider), and asked if I had any questions. I said, "Let's wait until the end of the appointment; you will probably answer most of them during your exam & questions of me." Which turned out to be true. At the end, she gave me time to review my written questions, and again made me feel free to ask any remaining questions. Her relaxed manner put me at ease. This was SO helpful after getting the the terrifying "You have [ ]" diagnosis at Medford Asante Imaging.

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