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Dr. Sean O'Malley, MD

Dr. Sean O'Malley, MD

Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Sean O'Malley, MD is a neurosurgeon in Alabaster, AL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities Princeton Baptist Medical Center and Shelby Baptist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 39 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (39 reviews)

Practice

1004 1st St N Ste 150 Alabaster, AL 35007

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. O'Malley is affiliated with Princeton Baptist Medical Center Birmingham, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

Dr. O'Malley is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. O'Malley specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. O'Malley's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. O'Malley

3.6

39 ratings, 11 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
  • 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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Betta Horn – Jul 24, 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
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Betta – Jul 24, 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
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Jimmy crowe – Oct 31, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 22, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Sheryl Horton in Clanton , AL – Mar 04, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Wilhemina Kornegay in Helena , AL – Oct 28, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Mary in Vincent, AL – May 27, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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William Kee in United States – Dec 13, 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
9 people found this helpful
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C5 C6 in Sylacauga, Al. – Dec 15, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
12 people found this helpful
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Jeremy in Thorsby, AL – Jul 02, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
15 people found this helpful
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CarlyR in Alabaster, AL – Jun 14, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Sean O'Malley, MD is a neurosurgeon in Alabaster, AL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities Princeton...read more
  • Neurosurgery

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  • National University Of Ireland / Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. O'Malley is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Mark Scofield MD1004 1st St N Ste 150 Alabaster, AL 35007
    1
    Tricity Neurology200 Battle St E Talladega, AL 35160
    2

    Practice

    The Brain & Spine Center PC632 2nd St NE Alabaster, AL 35007
    3
    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Princeton Baptist Medical Center

      701 Princeton Ave SW
      Birmingham, AL 35211
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

      Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      View all awards

      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

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Shelby Baptist Medical Center

      1000 1st St N
      Alabaster, AL 35007

      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

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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