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Edward Gates O'Mara, MD Watch Videos

Edward Gates O'Mara, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Edward Gates O'Mara, MD Watch Videos

UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Services

Languages: English

Gender: Male

Locations

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Orthopaedics Bel Air

515 South Tollgate Road
Suite 200
Bel Air, MD 21014

PH: 443-643-3130

FAX: 443-643-3133

UMUC Orthopaedics Aberdeen

650 McHenry Road
Suite 1200
Aberdeen, MD 21001

PH: 443-843-5557

FAX: 443-843-5522

About Me

Dr. O'Mara specializes in knee and shoulder arthroscopy, total knee and hip replacement, fracture care, sports medicine, rotator cuff and ACL repair.

Dr. O'Mara served as an orthopedic surgeon, with the rank of Major, in the US Air Force at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City.  He is a graduate of Middlebury College in Vermont.  He completed his orthopedic residency at the University of Louisville Affiliated Hospitals in Kentucky.

He is a member of the University of Maryland Joint Network, a group of surgeons known for their advanced expertise and positive outcomes in total hip and knee replacement.

He enjoys spending time with his wife and three grown children as well as cycling.  He is involved with high school sports in Harford County and enjoys interacting with the students and parents. 

Dr. Edward O'Mara

Provider Ratings

The UMMS Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.

4.9/5 stars
Overall
4.9
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Provider discussed treatment options

Patient Reviews (45)

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  • Very good

  • Dr. O'Mara is very informative and explains everything I need to know concerning my care.

  • Dr O'Mara is the best doctor I have ever had.

  • Dr Omara and I have always communicated well, partially to the benefit of me being a PTA and understating the orthopedic world.

  • Answered any questions I had

  • Dr. O'Mara reviewed my medical record before seeing me. He treated me with respect and made helpful reccomendations about my care. about my care

  • Dr. O'Mara is one of the few physicians I've had over the years that spoke in paragraphs, not cryptic sentences, explained everything in detail and explained thoroughly how he might have to proceed In the future for my condition.I was impressed with his demeanor and undivided attention while in his office.

  • I never had a bad experience

  • Dr. O'Mara answered every question I had and offered useful, positive suggestions for improving my condition going forth.

  • Dr. Omara was excellent. Very courteous & thorough. I highly recommend Dr. Omara.

  • Dr. O'Mara explained my shoulder issue in detail and in very understandable terms. He answered all my questions

  • I appreciate his care

  • I felt like Dr. O'Mara talked to me as a person, not just a patient with an orthopedic problem; but, he looked directly at me, and spoke to me as a person. (Doctors, paraprofessionals, and staff don't usually do that. They tend not to see me as a person.)

  • Very happy

  • I was impressed with the amount of time Dr. Mara spent with me.

  • Excellent

  • Good job.

  • The meeting with Dr. O'Mara was pleasant, open, and informative. I learned what I needed to know about my health concerns and the best path forward for positive resolution.

  • Dr. O'Mara has been caring, personable, and quite professional during the surgery, as well as before and after care.

  • Dr O'Mara treated me with care and kindness and helped me understand my condition

  • Dr. O'Mara listened attentively, and I would highly recommend him.

  • Have always had very good experiences

  • Dr. O'Mara Is the best! I have been treated with respect and care all along the way with my two knee replacements.

  • Professional and personable all around

  • Great

  • Good bedside manner very easy to speak to and explained my injury and what needed to be done

  • Dr O'Mara and his staff were very thorough and professional. Took the time to explain everything to me and what the course of action will be.

  • Dr. O'mara is very caring and professional. My hip replacement has made me pain free.

  • The doctor was very nice and explained everything.

  • Second surgery with the doctor and staff and still happy. I have a lot to repair on my body and very confident with dr and staff

  • Great

  • Dr Omara is very professional, he has been my Dr for years

  • I love the service

  • I was very impressed with doctor omara. He did a great job explaining and showing me what was going on. He gave me options and his opinion on what he thought would be best for me. He made me feel like he truly cared about my concerns. I'm confident and comfortable with his plan for my treatment to keep me moving!

  • Great doctor he came right to the point about my problem

  • Dr. O'mara has been terrific - pre, during amd post- surgery. I would recommend him to others without hesitation.

  • Dr. Edward O'Mara was great. He didn't rush, explained all, listened intently to all of my questions and had an answer for everything. Before and after surgery he explained everything he was going to do and provided my family with detailed after surgery care instructions

  • Would use again n again, if needed, for the care n treatment they provided.

  • Dr. O'Mara is very caring, attentive, and explains all issues thoroughly.

  • Excellent care from Dr O'Mara! I would HIGHLY recommend!

  • I was so impressed with my provider. Dr O'Mara's steady, no-nonsense, calm professionalism helped me to cope with my pain and frustration at my functional limitations, and gave me confidence in his diagnosis and treatment plan. I felt like he was completely present and focused on my care during the entire visit. I was feeling scared, frustrated, hopeless and anxious prior to the appointment, but left feeling confident, hopeful and empowered. Excellent experience.

  • Really liked Dr Omarah

  • Dr. Omara always takes the time to fully explain my health issue and the treatment required to resolve it.

  • I was okay with the surgeon's care before & after the surgery.

  • Not my first go around with EGO. I keep coming back cause I trust his opinion.

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