Orthopedics, Knee Surgery, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Wilmington, Leland
Most recent review: 1 week ago
New
4.9
495 Ratings
216 Comments
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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Thorough, concise, excellent explanations.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Thanks Dr. O’Malley for listening to me and my concerns and helping me understand everything that I have going on and guiding me far as my next steps.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Classy, professional,
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Phenomenal! A few minutes late (about 20) but that’s because he spends a lot of time LISTENING and talking through all options and what was best for my situation. Professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Great experience all around
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Great experience , great results.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Exceptionally good doctor
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Great very knowledgeable
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr O’Malley was personable, informative and explained my mri and choices well. I wish I had asked to record so I could review all this information at home. I still have questions.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Knowledgeable yet humble. Sensible and solution-oriented. Friendly and approachable.
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
Thorough, concise, excellent explanations.
Thanks Dr. O’Malley for listening to me and my concerns and helping me understand everything that I have going on and guiding me far as my next steps.
Classy, professional,
Phenomenal! A few minutes late (about 20) but that’s because he spends a lot of time LISTENING and talking through all options and what was best for my situation. Professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Great experience all around
Great experience , great results.
Exceptionally good doctor
Great very knowledgeable
Dr O’Malley was personable, informative and explained my mri and choices well. I wish I had asked to record so I could review all this information at home. I still have questions.
Knowledgeable yet humble. Sensible and solution-oriented. Friendly and approachable.
Great doctor