Mitch O'Neill, MD

What is your practice philosophy? My practice philosophy is to work with each patient to find practical solutions that work for each of their specific sets of circumstances.      

What are you passionate about? And why? I am passionate about building relationships because it can lead to so many positive things.       

If I wasn’t a provider, I would be a: Pilot, like my dad!       

Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? I became a provider because it allows me to marry my love of the sciences with helping people. I chose my specialty because I feel it gives great opportunities to very practically improve people’s everyday lives.       

Something I have learned from my patients is: Something I have learned from my patients is that each one is unique and brings with them their own unique circumstances including very different strengths and weaknesses. This is vitally important to consider when crafting a care plan.       

One of the challenges of this career that I enjoy is (and why): The problem solving. I like working with my patient as a team to find the best solution for them.       

My personal health goal is: To discover winter sports.       

What is the best thing you’ve done for your health or the best health advice you’ve received? When making changes for health, there are few quick fixes. Choose changes that are sustainable.      

What are you most proud of? My family and friends make me the most proud.      

What are a few of your personal achievements? Biking across Iowa on RAGBRAI.