Recent Blogs & Articles
Caring for a COVID-19 Patient
These are very scary and uncertain times. We have no idea of when the end of this is in sight. When will things get back to some semblance of normalcy? When will many of us [...]
Coping During COVID-19
“I hope you are doing well” Nowadays, that seems like a loaded question. I hope that everyone is doing as well as they can be in the face of this international pandemic. We [...]
A Message to My Patients: CRSNY During COVID-19
Dear Patient: We hope you are doing well and staying safe in these uncertain times. We at Colon & Rectal Surgery of New York wanted to reach out to you directly to reassure you [...]
CFN Live: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and Staying Safe During the Coronavirus Outbreak
I’m passionate about educating and caring for my patients. The best way to prevent any type of disease is to arm oneself with information and to act early. I recently appeared on The Catholic Network’s [...]
Understanding and Treating Constipation
Now that the holidays and Super Bowl viewing parties are over, a lot of us are trying to get back on track with our diets and exercise routine. This is also a common time of [...]
New Section Chief for Colon & Rectal Surgery Named at Two Catholic Health Services Hospitals
Rockville Centre, NY and Bethpage, NY — December 18, 2019 — Mercy Medical Center and St. Joseph Hospital, both members of Catholic Health Services, have named Lynn O’Connor, M.D. section chief of colon and [...]
Recent Videos
Colon Cancer Screening Could Save Your Life
The key to fighting colorectal cancer is catching it early. Screening is the best way to find signs of cancer in your body. Scheduling and preparing for a colonoscopy can seem intimidating or maybe even [...]
Rising Colon Cancer Rates in Younger People
50,000 people will die from colorectal cancer in 2020. 11% of those patients will be under the age of 50. One of the biggest reasons rates are rising? Symptoms are being ignored. Actor Chadwick Boseman [...]
What to Expect at Your Colonoscopy Consultation
In this video, Dr. Lynn M. O'Connor shares what to expect during a consultation about a colonoscopy. Dr. Lynn M. O’Connor dedicates her practice to providing the foremost treatment, technology, and information [...]
Is rectal bleeding normal?
Patients often tell Dr. Lynn M. O'Connor that there is a little blood in their stool. Is this normal? Learn about what this could mean in this video. Dr. Lynn M. O’Connor [...]
Why do I have anal pain?
Does it hurt for you to sit down for long periods of time, or when using the restroom? These could be signs of a bigger problem. Dr. Lynn M. O’Connor dedicates her [...]
Why am I constipated?
Sometimes, constipation is more than just a simple digestive problem. In this video, Dr. Lynn M. O'Connor talks about some of the reasons that you might have constipation. Dr. Lynn M. O’Connor [...]