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Dr. Omar Tamimi, MD

Dr. Omar Tamimi, MD

Gastroenterology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Omar Tamimi, MD is a gastroenterologist in Toms River, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Tamimi has extensive experience in Liver Disease, Esophageal Disorders, and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from St George's University in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ocean University Medical Center and Community Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

477 Lakehurst Rd Toms River, NJ 08755

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Dr. Tamimi is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Tamimi's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tamimi

4.2

16 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 19, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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Vincent Graziano – Feb 10, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Marion Iannicelli in Toms River, NJ – May 26, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Diane in Toms River, NJ – May 10, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Omar Tamimi, MD is a gastroenterologist in Toms River, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Tamimi has extensive experience in Liver Disease, Esophageal Disorders, and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from St George's...read more
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • St Josephs Hospital Seton Hall University

    Internship Hospital, 1988
  • St George's University

    Medical School, 1987
  • Rutgers University / New Brunswick Campus

    Undergraduate School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Tamimi is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Gastroenterologists of Ocean County PA477 Lakehurst Rd Toms River, NJ 08755
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    Office939 Lacey Rd Forked River, NJ 08731
    2

    Practice

    Endoscopy Center of Toms River LLC473 Lakehurst Rd Toms River, NJ 08755
    3

    Practice

    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Ocean University Medical Center

      425 Jack Martin Blvd
      Brick, NJ 08724
      Recipient of 18
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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    • Southern Ocean Medical Center

      1140 Route 72 W
      Manahawkin, NJ 08050

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Community Medical Center

      99 Route 37 W
      Toms River, NJ 08755
      Recipient of 16
      hospital awards

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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