About Dr. Shannon Connolly, MD
Dr. Shannon Connolly is board certified physician providng care at Melody Health in Anaheim, California. She joined Melody Health in 2013 and is currently the Associate Medical Director for Primary Care.
She feels that all people deserve compassionate care from a medical team committed to understanding each individual’s unique needs. Her areas of clinical interest include family planning, behavioral health care, and prevention of chronic disease. Outside of work, Dr. Connolly is very involved with several professional organizations. She does advocacy work around social justice issues, and has helped develop national medical guidelines and trainings for doctors and clinicians.
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Patient Education Resources
There are several lifestyle changes that can help to reduce high blood pressure without the use of medication:Maintaining a healthy weight: Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of high blo...
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Your healthcare provider will consider several factors when deciding whether or not to prescribe a statin to lower your cholestero...
Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), refers to the persistence of symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, and muscle pain, among others, afte...
There are several different types of medications that can be used to help control glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes, including:Metformin: This is a medication that helps lower blood sugar ...
Pollen is a fine powder that is released by trees, grasses, and weeds during the spring, summer, and fall. When these pollens come into contact with the eyes, nose, and lungs of people who are sensiti...
Education & Training
Undergraduate School: Brown University and Harvard University
Medical School: University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
Residency in Family Medicine: University of California Los Angeles
Professional Affiliations
Melody Health
