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Christopher Skeehan, MD

4.8 out of 5 (384 Ratings)

Specialties:

Orthopedics

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About Christopher Skeehan

Dr. Christopher Skeehan graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Genetics from the University of Rochester. He then earned his Doctorate of Medicine from New York Medical College. Furthering his medical expertise, Dr. Skeehan completed a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth prior to his Naval service as a staff Orthopedic Surgeon. Most recently, Dr. Skeehan completed a fellowship in adult reconstruction at New York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital and Insall Scott Kelly Institute. His clinical interests are in both primary and revision hip and knee reconstruction and hip and knee sports medicine.

Dr. Skeehan was inspired to become a physician by his parents, both of whom are physicians. He chose orthopedic surgery after his personal experience with orthopedic surgeons who provided care when he injured himself as a hammer thrower in college. Dr. Skeehan’s personal philosophy of care is centered around cherishing his patients, tracking their outcomes, and always striving to be better for them. He collaborates with his patients, listening to what their goals of care are, while offering different treatment options that will help them achieve their goals with as little intervention as possible.

When not at work, Dr. Skeehan enjoys hiking, snowboarding, surfing, rock climbing, and spending time with his family. Dr. Skeehan is a former member of the United States Navy.

Locations

Practicing at the following locations:

  1. Southcoast Health Orthopedic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

    1565 North Main Street Suite 506
    Fall River, MA 02720

    P: 508-973-2211

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  2. Southcoast Physicians Group Orthopedics & Orthopedic Surgery

    672 Aquidneck Avenue
    Middletown, RI 02842

    P: 508-973-2211

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Insurances Accepted

Southcoast accepts most major insurance plans. Call the Southcoast patient registration department at 844-297-2952 or your health plan with any questions regarding coverage.

Provider Ratings

Rating Willingness to recommend provider’s office Overall Provider Experience
4.8
4.8
4.8

Patient Comments (98)

At Southcoast Health, we strive to deliver exceptional patient care along with an exceptional patient experience. We appreciate all of your feedback and share your comments to recognize the wonderful care our teams provide to you as well as identify areas for improvement.

  • Nothing; visit was informative, efficient and patient focused.

  • It would have been nice to be served coffee and danish while waiting. Lol. Really all in all everything was just fine.

  • Dr sheehan office staff every nice.Dr Sheehan very nice explains he walks through what he's going to do during procedure.Always ask how I'm feeling do I feeling like procedure still helping my knee..

  • Clean office, easy check-in via my phone, nice friendly staff, very good Doctor.

  • Good visit, listened to, provided information and help. It remains difficult to get a timely appointment at this office.

  • The doctor I seen was one of the best very nice and helpful..

  • Dr. Skeehan and his associate are the bomb. They took care of everything. I'm 62 years old and I can go disco dancing right now. My hips are awesome. They are awesome. They took care of my father. Woo-hoo!

  • This was my first visit with this provider, and I was very nervous, but felt completely comfortable after talking with him. He gave me all the time I needed. That was very important to me.

  • Dr. Skeehan is an excellent doctor. He listens to my concerns and addresses these concerns fantastically! I trust his diagnosis and treatment plan. The staff is also friendly and wonderful!

  • Dr and staff excellent

  • The entire office was extremely nice, personable, and professional. I need a surgery to fix my knee so I can return to work. I am extremely confident in this health care team.

  • The staff at this practice is amazing always takes the time with me. Dr Skeehan is such a considerate and compassionate doctor. I hit the jackpot with this team.

  • Dr Skeehan is the BOSS, excellent doctor, excellent bedside manner. I this I'm smitten over him! lol. Wonderful care and if my other hip fails , lll be back! Thank you, Dr. Skeehan

  • Dr. Skeehan was wonderful. I have been on my knee replacement journey for many years with many medical issues delaying the surgery. I've seen 2 other doctors that wouldn't even give me the time of day. Dr. Skeehan really listened with empathy, explained information thoroughly and made me feel heard and very comfortable. I cannot express my gratitude enough for giving me hope that the light at the end of the tunnel is within view!! Thank you so much!

  • Everything went great

  • Always expert, knowledgeable, exc communicator. Very busy practice.

  • [Name] at the front reception was very nice and helpful. Lines to check in were very long. I think because doing checkout and check in.

  • I love Dr. Skeehan and his staff. The positive energy is contagious. Dr. Skeehan was the first orthopedic to actually listen to my concerns, symptoms and ailments. He articulated information and always met me where I was at. His PA's and nurses the same. I felt I got my life back after my procedure. I will be forever grateful for Dr Skeehan, his staff and the positive experience. Thank you so much! Semper Fi. [Name]

  • Completely satisfied

  • Dr Skeehan was very knowledgeable and understanding but I had an hour's wait.

  • Listened, knowledgeable, gave me treatment right away to help me begin to feel better, polite, kind, caring...I can't say enough.I am so excited to get help with my knee especially from Dr. Christopher S.

  • The Dr helped me more than any Dr I have seen in years by knowing where to give me a steroid shot in the knee so that it would actually work. He was kind and knew exactly what he was doing. I am very grateful to have found him.

  • Good Dr and person.

  • First of all I was greeted by the doctor with a handshake and a proper introduction. I worked in the medical field for many years and this seems like a forgotten nicety. It was so nice to be greeted in this manner

  • No improvements needed in my opinion

  • Clear communication, knowledgeable

  • I was treated with courtesy & was pleased overall with the care I received.

  • No improvement necessary. Simply the best!

  • Doctor and stuff were very professional I noticed the signs directing me straight to the office on all different floors, excellent idea

  • Support staff very cordial

  • The appointment was helpful. There was a long delay between requesting an appointment and the date that was scheduled.

  • Very professional and helpful.

  • Great Dr. Very understanding. Keep up the good work.

  • A good visit.

  • [Name] who did the x-rays was a sweetheart, & so was [Name] on intake. [Name] who calls in reference to upcoming surgery actually remembered me from the surgery I had over a year ago! Dr. Skeehan was so nice & obviously went over my chart bc he knew my who history before coming in to meet. I felt a sense of peace w/ him.

  • Was seen in a timely and professional manner. Provider and staff were courteous, attentive and professional. Overall a good experience.

  • Went above and beyond to book an MRI for me as soon as possible, instead of me having to wait more then 2 1/2 weeks for the MRI.

  • Office staff is terrible , will not listen there are right when they are not !!! I will never go back to that officeu00A0

  • I need a total hip replacement and I have to wait six months for surgery.

  • Great experience!!

  • The Doctor was very sincere and concerned about my wellbeing. He took the time to help me understand the issues, problems and what is needed to resolve my health needs

  • GREAT SERVICE AND ON-TIME

  • Absolutely love this doctor. The best that I ever have seen!

  • The Dr listened to the issues, and he explained what was going to happen,in a way that was easily understood.

  • Dr. S. Listened, gave me options for care and a timeline for progress and expectations.

  • Dr. Skeehan was wonderful. It was my first ever appointment with him, and he couldn't have been any nicer, helpful or understanding. The entire staff was wonderful from beginning to end. He even set me up with an appointment with another doctor in the same facility for a different medical issue I'm having. I cannot say enough great things about Dr. Skeehan. I will definitely return for any future issues, and will highly recommend him to all of my family and friends !

  • They were so happy to see me. Don't change anything. Just perfect and amazing to.

  • Had X-rays , explained my past mri and current X-rays. Got some useful exercises to help. Very personable. Very Happy having Dr skeehan as my orthopedic doctor.

  • Dr Skeehan and his staff were amazing. The staff was friendly and everyone cared about me and I didn't feel like just a number. I would highly recommend this office. Dr Sheehan is fantastic and very knowledgeable and explained everything to me step by step….

  • The doctor saw me in a very timely manner.

  • Dr. SKEEHAN is very knowledgeable and explained everything very well!

  • Very impressed with Dr Skeehan . When iam ready for knee surgery i will Be definitely calling him to do my knee replacement. He took the time to examine my knee and explain all my alternatives.

  • Everything went great

  • Dr. Skeehan is a great surgeon. He is professional, friendly and always takes time to answer my questions.

  • he listen responded and explained All good

  • Dr. Skeehan is awesome! He reviewed my issue with me and explained everything thoroughly, addressed all of my concerns and we worked on a plan together. Love him!!!!

  • Timely appointment: two-day wait!Efficient use of time in waiting room/exam room.Knowledgeable, attentive, responsive, appropriately concerned Dr.I feel I'm in good hands going into the process of knee surgeryThank you, Dr. Skeehan and the staff

  • It's the first time I've been to this office but everyone was respectful and personable with me including Dr. Skeehan who explained all my questions thoroughly.

  • Too long in the outside waiting room

  • Staff was very nice, attentive and well informed, as was the doctor. However he was literally running up and down the halls, interrupted twice by staff while he was with me, seemed over worked/overwhelmed despite his best efforts.

  • Dr Skeehan is very knowledgeable and I feel very comfortable with him.

  • I highly recommend Dr Skeehan. He is an excellent surgeon and an expert in his field . Grateful he has brought his practice to Southcoast.

  • All personnel were great and knowledgeable and all my questions were answered.

  • I am the 2nd in our family to see Dr Skeehan,my husband will be the 3rd. We have a good friend who happened to have him operate on him.We all have much praise and confidence in Dr Skeehan.Very happy he is in our neck of the woodsu00A0

  • I can't think of anything more that you can do that you're already doing.

  • Dr. Skeehan made eye contact (something the 1st orthopedic surgeon I saw did not do), was kind, listened to me and described what was going on and how the surgery would be handled. After how miserable the other doctor was, Dr. Skeehan was such a relief!

  • All was good and explained in detail

  • great all around

  • I was very happy with the doc and the office.

  • all well, no need to change

  • Office was great, very friendly, Doctor was excellent also very nice and informed.

  • My doctor made me feel real comfortable and informed I am more than pleased with this gentleman and his staff is very courteous

  • It was my first appointment so from what I experienced, the doctor and staff, were very nice, very professional, and most important, very informative, so, my opinion, a pleasant experience!!!

  • the doc listened to our questions and provided easy-to-understand answers

  • Clear, concise and very informed of my history and my case. Listened to my discussions and questions well without "putting me off". Very personable and professional. Staff was great personable and professional with taking history and preparing for exam. I did know the medical assistant personally and it was appreciated that she gave me theboption without thought to have another staff see to my appointment. It was not am issue for me at all but it was nice to be given that option. Very positive experience.

  • Courtesy was excellent and Dr listened attentively

  • I was /am happy with the physician. My complaint is mostly about the state of the parking lot and sidewalk that were not clear of snow and ice. I was upset seeing older adults with canes trying to navigate getting over snow, onto partially shoveled sidewalk. Especially since orthopedics is in this building.

  • got an appointment quickly and the doctor listened to my concerns and answered my questions.

  • Dr Skeehan always takes time to explain everything in detail and his office is very helpful and professional.

  • Everything was as expected

  • Explained what was going on with my case so I understood

  • Courteous, on time and effective & knowledgeable. Was impressed by all.

  • Caring and helpful staff. Knowledgeable and personable doctor who took the time to explain my options so I could make an informed decision. He explained each step of the treatment, twice (the second time as he was doing it), so I wasn't afraid at all.I am having another current issue which impacts my ability to communicate, and everyone went above and beyond to help, especially the checkout lady, who totally took care of something I had forgotten to ask the doctor for. I will recommend to ANYONE who needs knee care!

  • The office staff was very hospitable. They created a spirit that made you feel comfortable.

  • Thank you.

  • Everything went real nice you people are great

  • I felt comfortable regarding my upcoming procedure

  • Everyone is positive and great listeners. I feel confident about my health issue care.

  • Courteous, efficient, knowledgeable.

  • I had 3 interactions that day. The receptionist was warm and friendly, as was the medical assistant. The medical assistant reviewed the questions I answered in MyChart prior to the visit and got a detailed history from me. Dr. Skeehan shook my hand and looked me in the eye to start. He was personable and interested in me! He is a great listener. He had me get on the table and did a thorough exam. I have multiple issues and he did his best to sus out which problem may be the root of all others. He was calm, patient and smart. He's not in a hurry to cut. He may be stuck with me!

  • Dr Skeehan had very nice manners,Gave me good advice.

  • The dr and staff are friendly and attentive and extremely good at what they do.

  • On time, courteous, listened to me carefully, treated me appropriately.

  • Wished the Dr would have spent some time teaching me about my diagnosis.

  • Hi, my doctor was very thorough. The nurse was very thorough. They were kind. They were pleasant. They were professional. My doctor explained everything in layman's terms, and it was a good visit.

  • Very knowledgeable and to the point. There was nothing that could have been done by the doctor to improve the situation. He gave me the options I chose

  • Great service and wants to help me as fast as possible

  • The staff were great! The wait was an hour and fifteen min but Dr Skeehan was worth the wait. Was patient and showed models of what was wrong and patient with questions. Even though he ran late he did not rush the visit. Thanks for that Dr Skeehan

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