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 terrific. Very personable and engaging.
(3 days ago)
Oct-2025
Dr O'Malley is a pleasure. He tells you straight and is an amazing surgeon.
(4 days ago)
Oct-2025
Extremely thorough and capable doctor.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Wonderful Dr. he actually listens to you. He explained the problem that I am having and actually asked for my input.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Very knowledgeable!
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
I waited for 40 minutes and had to leave for work. My appointment was at 7:40am. I also was stuck in the postop area for 4 hours waiting on Dr. O’Malley after my surgery because he forgot to sign off to let me leave before his next surgery.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
I have seen Dr. O’Malley on serval occasions. He is direct and gives you all the information you need to make educated decisions. I appreciate that in a doctor. He is a top surgeon in his field as well.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
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 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
I have trusted him with my care and my family’s care for years!
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 terrific. Very personable and engaging.
Dr O'Malley is a pleasure. He tells you straight and is an amazing surgeon.
Extremely thorough and capable doctor.
Wonderful Dr. he actually listens to you. He explained the problem that I am having and actually asked for my input.
Very knowledgeable!
I waited for 40 minutes and had to leave for work. My appointment was at 7:40am. I also was stuck in the postop area for 4 hours waiting on Dr. O’Malley after my surgery because he forgot to sign off to let me leave before his next surgery.
I have seen Dr. O’Malley on serval occasions. He is direct and gives you all the information you need to make educated decisions. I appreciate that in a doctor. He is a top surgeon in his field as well.
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!
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