I am a board certified, fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity orthopaedic surgeon. It was during my fellowship that I began to take a strong interest in helping patients with ailments of the hand and upper extremity. It was at that time that I began refining my expertise in surgical treatments for trigger finger and carpal tunnel release, rotator cuff repair and shoulder replacement surgery. In my practice, I specialize in endoscopic carpal tunnel release; hand, wrist, and upper extremity fractures; upper extremity arthritis including basal joint, wrist, elbow, and shoulder; arthroscopic shoulder surgery including rotator cuff repair; shoulder replacement surgery; as well as, peripheral nerve compression neuropathies and injuries. I regularly perform upper extremity trauma surgery for fractures as well as tendon and nerve injuries. I also specialize in wide awake surgical techniques, such that patients do not require sedation, including trigger finger release, Dupuytren’s contracture, mass excisions, and tendon repairs.

I see patients in Victor and Canandaigua because I am committed to keeping patient care local and maximizing the patient experience while minimizing their travel.

Professional Background

I was born and raised in Elmira, NY. I graduated as salutatorian of Elmira Free Academy. I attended Rochester Institute of Technology, where I majored in Biochemistry. I ran varsity cross country and track all four years of attendance, published a thesis in physical chemistry, and graduated with highest honors. Thereafter I attended New York University School of Medicine and matched into orthopaedic surgery residency at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. Following residency I completed fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, NY.

I joined the University of Rochester Medical Center as an assistant professor of clinical orthopaedics following my fellowship

Certified Specialties

Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Surgery of the Hand - American Board of Surgery

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedics - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Hand Surgery, Icahn at Mount Sinai Beth Israel-Internal Medici. 2017 - 2018

Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, SUNY Upstate Medical University. 2013 - 2017

Internship, Orthopaedic Surgery, SUNY Upstate Medical University. 2012 - 2013

Education

MD | New York University School of Medicine. 2012

Awards

J.T. Tai Scholarship for Academic Achievement. 2009 - 2011

Outstanding Undergraduate Scholar Award. 2008

Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society. 2008

Distinguished Research Scholar Award. 2008

Undergraduate Award in Biochemistry. 2008

Daniel Pasto Research Fellowship. 2008

USTFCCCA Division III Academic All-American Indoor Track & Field. 2008

Undergraduate Award in Physical Chemistry. 2007

Salutatorian. 2004

Research

I am interested in hand, wrist, and elbow biomechanics. I am especially interested in distal radius fracture care, as well as elbow instability and elbow ligament reconstruction. I am a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

Publications

Journal Articles

Isolated Avulsion Fracture of the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

Carroll TJ, O'Donnell M

Cure?us.. 2023 March 15 (3):e36504. Epub 03/22/2023.

Chronic locked anterior shoulder dislocation with impaction of the humeral head onto the coracoid: a case report.

Lander RD, O'Donnell MJ

Clinics in shoulder and elbow.. 2022 November 3 Epub 11/03/2022.

A Case of Metastatic Prostate Cancer to the Distal Phalanx.

Lander RD, O'Donnell MJ

Hand : official journal of the American Association for Hand Surgery.. 2021 July 3 :15589447211028922. Epub 07/03/2021.

High median nerve injury after arthroscopic elbow contracture release with complete recovery at 6 months.

O'Donnell MJ, Hausman MR

Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery. 2019 August 16 Epub 08/16/2019.

Spondylolisthesis with spondylolysis in a 17-month-old: a case report.

O'Donnell M, Lavelle WF, Sun MH

Journal of spine surgery.. 2017 December 3 (4):689-692. Epub 1900 01 01.

Is There a Long-term Mortality from Bariatric Surgery?

O'Donnell, M.

Clinical Correlations: The NYU Langone Online Journal of Medicine. 2012; .

Complexation Between Rhodamine 101 and Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Indicative of Solvent-Nanotube Interaction Strength

Collison, C; O'Donnell, M; Alexander, J.

J Phys Chem C. 2008; 112(39): 151440-50.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.8

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.7

During this visit, did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.8

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.8

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.8

Patient Comments

5.0

This provider, by far, is the excellent - He exceeds my expectations at each visit - He's caring, thoughtful "down-to-Earth" and relatives and does an excellent job caring for me.

Feb 29, 2024

5.0

I completely appreciated how the doctor led me through the injection he gave me. The words he said to me kept me calm and it was so quick. He was very thorough in his conversations.

Feb 29, 2024

5.0

Good.

Feb 14, 2024

5.0

He explained everything and was very pleasant.

Dec 11, 2023

5.0

I was seen for a probable rotator cuff injury. With the information the provider had the course of action could not be determined. An MRI was necessary to determine the extent of the Injury. The office arranged for me to obtain the MRI that evening and set up a follow up appointment 3 days later to determine the course of action required based on the severity of the injury. I have the follow up tomorrow am. They really helped out in arranging a quick turn around time.

Nov 08, 2023

5.0

Confidence that this Dr. Is at the top of his game.

Oct 21, 2023

4.6

Straight forward, quick, overall good experience

Sep 08, 2023

5.0

I already have recommended Dr. O'Donnell to someone who asked me about my hand surgery.

Aug 22, 2023

3.0

Dr. O'Donnell was very disappointing. Bedside manner was aweful. My mom and husband were with me and he was arrogant and rude in all of our opinions. As soon as we left, we all said he is not touching me.

Jul 27, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable, listen, answered questions. Will definitely recommend to others -

May 17, 2023

1.4

I am not getting well from elbow injury. Throughout this journey Dr O has not been a good listener. [...] He Is very defensive and condescending. [...]

May 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. O'Donnell was excellent - explained what was to be done & performed the procedure! I am on the mend!

Apr 25, 2023

5.0

He is the best I dealt with.

Feb 14, 2023

5.0

Great experience!!

Feb 11, 2023

5.0

We just started with this case. So far so good.

Dec 01, 2022

5.0

Marc was great. Very helpful and took a meaningful amount of time to fully understand the situation. Also good at explaining things.

Nov 27, 2022

5.0

While the overall experience was positive [...]

Nov 15, 2022

4.0

He didn't have an idea of what the problem was but I liked his idea of trying physical therapy before jumping into an MRI etc. I thought he would have a better diagnosis.....my PT seemed more sure of what it might be.

Oct 20, 2022

2.2

The doctor and his PA always seem to be in a hurry

Oct 13, 2022

4.2

I was given option of "splints that are a tad expensive, physical therapy, surgery with lengthy recovery or cortisone Injection" as treatment option by Amanda Rose PA and briefly reiterated by Dr ODonnell.....Im not sure that qualifies as a "discussion" of treatment options as the only in depth was risks, etc with injection as it was being set up and performed. He is excellent, dont get me wrong. I just am curious as to what PT would offer, and will ask. Really like both if these providers.

Oct 12, 2022

5.0

Dr O'Donnell is wonderful

Sep 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. O'Donnell rocks. Always refer people to Dr. O'Donnell!

Sep 19, 2022

5.0

My options were discussed and treatment has been determined.

Sep 03, 2022

5.0

I have recommended Dr. O'Donnell to my wife regarding a contraction in her hand.

Aug 30, 2022

2.6

I found him to be nonchalant and challenging.

Aug 26, 2022

5.0

Excellent care and concern very kind, professional answered all of my questions

Jul 23, 2022

1.0

Dr. O'Donnell treated me very poorly - he was rude and inconsiderate - My 39 yr. old daughter was with me and horrified.

Jun 01, 2022

5.0

Dr. O'Donnell is top notch. He explained the surgery, post-surgery activities and recovery expectations! When I dislocated my shoulder, I feared I would never recover. Today, I'm recovering and the goal Is to be as I was prior to the Injury. I'm ecstatic!

May 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. O'Donnell has given me excellent care in my hands.

May 18, 2022

5.0

The doctor was wonderful - so was the nurse practitioner. Everyone was so kind - the gentleman who signed me in when I first arrived, as well as the man who did the x-rays.

Apr 17, 2022