Dr. John O’Malley, M.D. is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic surgery. Dr. O’Malley is the sports medicine team physician for UNC Wilmington Seahawk Athletics. He practices in Wilmington at 2716 Ashton Drive, in Porters Neck at 8115 Market Street and in our newest location at 1168 East Cutlar Crossing in the Villages of Brunswick Forest. Dr. O’Malley is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Upstate Medical School in Syracuse, NY. He completed his residency at State University of New York, Stony Brook. He received his fellowship from Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia in Sports Medicine, during which he worked with the Philadelphia Eagles professional football team, the Philadelphia Flyers professional hockey team and the Virginia Slims Tennis Tournament.
Dr. John O’Malley, M.D. is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic surgery. Dr. O’Malley is the sports medicine team physician for UNC Wilmington Seahawk Athletics. He practices in Wilmington at 2716 Ashton Drive, in Porters Neck at 8115 Market Street and in our newest location at 1168 East Cutlar Crossing in the Villages of Brunswick Forest. Dr. O’Malley is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Upstate Medical School in Syracuse, NY. He completed his residency at State University of New York, Stony Brook. He received his fellowship from Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia in Sports Medicine, during which he worked with the Philadelphia Eagles professional football team, the Philadelphia Flyers professional hockey team and the Virginia Slims Tennis Tournament.
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He was very thorough in his explanation of my problem and offered his knowledgeable recommendation. I will be following his advice in getting the reverse shoulder replacement surgery.
(3 days ago)
Oct-2025
I have trusted him with my care and my family’s care for years!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Robotic
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
It was a pleasure meeting Dr Omalley in person, I've always seen him in passing.
Dr Omalley was straight to the point with my knee situation, he did give me options
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very professional, friendly, and efficient. Agreed that I needed a left shoulder replacement. Will be scheduled soon.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Personable, patient centered, open to questions, and thoughtful follow up!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. O’Malley has been a great orthopedist and I highly recommend him!!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
The very best orthoepic doctor
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
He took care of my knee pain. He also explained future my situation without making me feel pressured. I felt I was better aware of future alternatives in order to make the right choice.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Great Doctor, very friendly , went to see him again for my right shoulder. He did surgery on my left shoulder back in 2021
Great job , I'm 65 and have a shoulder like a 20 year old.
Dr. John O’Malley, M.D. is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic surgery. Dr. O’Malley is the sports medicine team physician for UNC Wilmington Seahawk Athletics. He practices in Wilmington at 2716 Ashton Drive, in Porters Neck at 8115 Market Street and in our newest location at 1168 East Cutlar Crossing in the Villages of Brunswick Forest. Dr. O’Malley is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Upstate Medical School in Syracuse, NY. He completed his residency at State University of New York, Stony Brook. He received his fellowship from Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia in Sports Medicine, during which he worked with the Philadelphia Eagles professional football team, the Philadelphia Flyers professional hockey team and the Virginia Slims Tennis Tournament.
In Wilmington, Dr. O’Malley has worked as team physician for the Seattle Mariners AA baseball team (Port City Roosters), the Wilmington Sharks baseball team, the Carolina Stars football team, Topsail High School and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. He has also earned a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He has practiced orthopedic surgery since 1993 and joined EmergeOrtho in 1999.
Dr. O’Malley specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder, total joint replacement, and general orthopedic surgery. He is fully certified in Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery for total knee replacement, as well as the ROSA Knee System.
He is an avid tennis player, runner and enjoys spending time with his four children.
Education Undergraduate: Dartmouth College Medical School: Upstate Medical School in Syracuse, NY Residency: State University of New York, Stony Brook Fellowship: Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia in Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine
He was very thorough in his explanation of my problem and offered his knowledgeable recommendation. I will be following his advice in getting the reverse shoulder replacement surgery.
I have trusted him with my care and my family’s care for years!
Robotic
It was a pleasure meeting Dr Omalley in person, I've always seen him in passing. Dr Omalley was straight to the point with my knee situation, he did give me options
Very professional, friendly, and efficient. Agreed that I needed a left shoulder replacement. Will be scheduled soon.
Personable, patient centered, open to questions, and thoughtful follow up!
Dr. O’Malley has been a great orthopedist and I highly recommend him!!
The very best orthoepic doctor
He took care of my knee pain. He also explained future my situation without making me feel pressured. I felt I was better aware of future alternatives in order to make the right choice.
Great Doctor, very friendly , went to see him again for my right shoulder. He did surgery on my left shoulder back in 2021 Great job , I'm 65 and have a shoulder like a 20 year old.