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Dr. William O'Malley, MD

Dr. William O'Malley, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. William O'Malley, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Rochester, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities Highland Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

1000 South Ave Rochester, NY 14620
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. O'Malley specializes in the areas of General Surgery & General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. See hospitals
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Dr. O'Malley's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. O'Malley

2.9
25 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 star
44%
44%
4 star
4%
4%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
4%
4%
1 star
48%
48%

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Worst Bedside manner ever
This man has absolutely no desire to see his patients as people. You will just be a number. You will not matter to him and he will show that as such in every visit he is inconvenienced to see you as a patient. He won't turn from his computer, answer any questions or speak to you. He will not see your face and he will not care. When you have surgery be prepared for your loved one to never receive an update and to wait hours for any answers of any kind. Awful human. Apparently that's ok though because he has a skill.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 06, 2025
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Disappointed
I was sent to him because I need my gallbladder removed. My daughter timed the consult, it was 7 minutes long. He sat with his back to us most of the time, flat out rude. I started being rude back to him and he was a little better. Good thing I’m out during the surgery, I don’t want to see him ever again
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 23, 2024
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Terrible doctor and bed side manner
Thinks he is god. No bed side manner. Even the staff are just the same. Heard that there were complications in his hands were not handled well. I am out,
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
4 others found this helpful
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Aug 24, 2024
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Grateful & BLESSED
Overall experience was GREAT and very organized!!! Dr. O’malley is highly confident in what he does which was very reassuring. He covered all bases. His bedside manner was good I had no issues nor did I get any bad vibes from him at all. Before my surgery I prayed for myself him I asked GOD to refresh and clear his mind and bless and guide his hands in Jesus name.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 11, 2024
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Horrible Practice
The Dr. Think is God and is completely unreachable. Git surgery by him. Had to have a reversal in another facility due to complications and lack of access to care and follow up
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Lopez – Oct 25, 2023
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Very poor bedside manner
One of the rudest doctors I have been to. His bedside manner was non-existent. Getting information from him was very difficult and I left without having all my questions answered.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
4 others found this helpful
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Jul 10, 2023
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Abusive, aggressive personality. In addition he believes that certain medical conditions have prevalence because we test for them. Avoid this substandard human and physician
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Sylvia – Jul 18, 2020
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Probably the rudest doctor I've ever had the displeasure of meeting. I went there to seek a second opinion after serious complications emerged from my last surgery. He appears to have no human compassion, treats patients horribly. I would not send my worst enemy to this guy.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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O'Malley Survivor – Jul 18, 2020
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Dr. O'Malley is an extremely skilled surgeon. Yes, I will agree that he does not have a great bedside manner, but I would rather have an extremely skilled/experienced surgeon because in my opinion, that lowers your risk of complications. I only had 3 small incisions to have the sleeve surgery along with having my gallbladder removed. Others that had the same surgery may have 5 incisions. Limiting the number of incisions is important because the fewer incisions means less site for infections, etc
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Mar 24, 2019
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You are better off under anesthesia when you are near this man. He has no bedside manner whatsoever and is an absolutely miserable person. The staff is great. I don't know how they can stand working with him. Don't have any follow up appointments with him. Ask for another provider in the office.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Dianne Bray – Jul 16, 2018
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I was thrilled at his expertise in performing my bariatric surgery. Great bedside manner. After I left the hospital and came home, after the first office visit, he became a diva! OMG! He is the rudest doctor, and his staff are like him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 others found this helpful
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Rochester, NY – Jul 04, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. William O'Malley, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Rochester, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with medical...read more
  • Bariatric Surgery

  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Strong Memorial Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1996
  • Suny Buffalo Consortium

    Internship Hospital, 1992
  • Stony Brook University Renaissance School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991
  • University Of Rochester

    Undergraduate School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada®
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Ur Medicine Labs-Highland Hospital1000 South Ave Rochester, NY 14620
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Practice

Office1000 South Ave Fl W Rochester, NY 14620
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Strong Memorial Hospital

    601 Elmwood Ave
    Rochester, NY 14642
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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  • Highland Hospital

    1000 South Ave
    Rochester, NY 14620
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (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

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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