What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.81
Average wait time
4.27
Bedside manner
4.89
“A busy practice with lots of moving parts but the office seems to communicate well among the staff so that the patient's needs were met promptly by competent and friendly staff.”
James J.March 13, 2026
“Dr. O’Malley is an expert orthopedic surgeon and a true professional!
I had a thumb UCL injury resulted in surgery with Dr. O’Malley. From the start, he made me feel at ease with his friendly, compassionate, and knowledgeable approach. He thoroughly evaluated my injury and made sure we explored non-surgical options before proceeding with surgery. The surgery was successful and the care I received was exceptional, and the staff was equally supportive and kind throughout. It’s rare to find a provider who takes the time to listen and truly cares about your recovery. I’m very grateful for the experience!”
Joel F.Less than 1 year ago
About Dr. Kevin O'Malley
Dr. Kevin O’Malley is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery and serves as Chief of Orthopedic Hand Surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Georgetown University, completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and pursued a fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at Tufts Medical Center and New England Baptist Hospital.
His areas of special interest and surgical expertise include the treatment of acute upper extremity trauma; hand, wrist, and elbow arthroscopy; fracture care; soft-tissue reconstruction, including tendon transfers, nerve repair, and soft tissue coverage; and the surgical treatment of arthritis affecting the wrist, elbow, and shoulder.
Dr. O’Malley approaches clinical care with the understanding that he is caring for the whole person, not just the hand and upper extremity. He emphasizes taking time to listen to patients to develop treatment plans tailored to each individual’s life and goals.
He has presented at conferences on hand and upper extremity surgery and trauma and is involved in ongoing research on these topics. He previously served as a clinical instructor at Tufts University School of Medicine.
Outside of the office, Dr. O’Malley enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the outdoors.
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Carpal tunnel & related syndromes
Joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand
Joint cyst
Arthritis
Pain in joint
Fracture/dislocation treatment pelvis/hip/femur
Carpal tunnel & related syndromes
Joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand
Joint cyst
Arthritis
Office locations
MedStar Washington Hospital Center (1 of 2)
106 Irving St NW, Physicians Office Building N Ste 5000, Washington, DC 20010
1 of 2
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Medical School - Georgetown University, Doctor of Medicine
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
- Tufts Medical Center, New England Baptist Hospital, Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1770901670
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.81
Wait time
4.27
Bedside manner
4.89
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189 reviews
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Yes, I highly recommend Dr .O'Malley. He is a great physician.
March 12, 2026Sharon J.Verified patient
The staff and doctors were friendly and helpful with needs awesome experience definitely recommending. THANK YOU
August 29, 2023Montonya W.Verified patient
Dr O’Malley and his staff were kind and made sure you were comfortable.
August 12, 2025Terri C.Verified patient
Busy, but got the job done and got my needs addressed! Felt very confident about the recovery process
January 30, 2024Dan G.Verified patient
He listens - has good bedside manners and does not seem to be on a 15 minute clock.
January 13, 2025Conrad W.Verified patient
Dr. O'Malley was very professional, efficient, had great communication skills, and bedside manner.
July 6, 2023Cathy B.Verified patient
very good service. I was seen by Dr.OMalley. Excellent feedback on my process of healing.
January 9, 2024Debra L.Verified patient
Long waits. Poor communication. Subpar service for anyone that doesn't physically look ill or elderly.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
This doctor is awesome. He listened to me and made terrific suggestions for future treatments.
June 8, 2021Roberta V.Verified patient
Efficient and friendly staff. everyone is very professional. Dr O'Malley was great
December 26, 2023Lisa H.Verified patient
Dr. O'Malley was knowledgeable and had a great demeanor.
March 1, 2025Yao T.Verified patient
Good Doc. Some confusion duing check-in. Pleased with the progress with my condition
June 17, 2021Initials hidden
The office was just as reported to me, very professional and a well informed staff.
November 23, 2021Howard W.Verified patient
Dr was thorough and polite. He provided useful information for me to review.
September 19, 2021Karen B.Verified patient
The doctor is a very caring professional. An excellent orthopedist.
May 18, 2023Paulo A.Verified patient
Yes I would go back. I thought the service was very sufficient.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Great service. Long wait and process to get in and out.
February 16, 2024Stephen C.Verified patient
Took 45 minutes to be seen and appointment felt rushed.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Excellent all around. Efficient, smart and caring.
May 12, 2023Regina J.Verified patient
My experience scheduling an appointment online went well.
September 25, 2021Tawana K.Verified patient
A busy practice with lots of moving parts but the office seems to communicate well among the staff so that the patient's needs were met promptly by competent and friendly staff.
March 13, 2026James J.Verified patient
I wouldn’t see anyone else.
October 21, 2025Misty B.Verified patient
Dr. O’Malley is an expert orthopedic surgeon and a true professional!
I had a thumb UCL injury resulted in surgery with Dr. O’Malley. From the start, he made me feel at ease with his friendly, compassionate, and knowledgeable approach. He thoroughly evaluated my injury and made sure we explored non-surgical options before proceeding with surgery. The surgery was successful and the care I received was exceptional, and the staff was equally supportive and kind throughout. It’s rare to find a provider who takes the time to listen and truly cares about your recovery. I’m very grateful for the experience!
Less than 1 year agoJoel F.Verified patient
Dr. O’Malley provided outstanding service each time I have visited for an appointment. The staff took me within a very short time frame and Dr. O’Malley appeared in no time! They are very respectful of your time. Dr. O’Malley also has a very good bedside manner, explaining everything up front. I highly recommend him!
July 31, 2025Jeanarta M.Verified patient
First, and most important to me, Dr. O'Malley is a superb doctor, an expert in his field, hand and finger issues. He was quick to diagnose my problem and to recommend an approach that, at least initially, would avoid surgery and focus on PT. He explained clearly the nature of my injury and the course of treatment in his office. He had staff on hand to perform x-rays and make a bandage for my finger. I was in and out in less than an hour. Highly recommend!
May 22, 2025Carol G.Verified patient
I was glad the office called me to get prior authorization from the Dept of Labor, as this was a workers comp claim for my pain on my left wrist. The nurse/admin staff staff had called and asked for my Dept of Labor information so that I could be seen for the appointment I booked.
April 21, 2025Ralph G.Verified patient
Dr. O'Malley honed in on the problem with my wrist and immediately suggested a course of action. The cortisone shot was worth it! My wrist is already working better.
April 14, 2025Vicki B.Verified patient
Dr. O'Malley and the nursing staff were friendly but the WHC office is very large and crowded. The check-in process is impersonal using kiosks and requiring patients to stand and answer 10 minutes worth of questions and also scan in their own insurance card. They were very quick to X-ray my hand even before the doctor looked at my issue which is one way to increase billing. If the doctor had seen me first, he would have diagnosed my issue with no need for an X-ray. In the end, they did not use the insurance information I gave at the kiosk but instead billed my old insurance. The full bill ended up being extremely high a simple arthritis case. I am left with a bad overall impression, and I still have one of the lumps I wanted removed.
February 5, 2025Susan L.Verified patient
I do not have a good experience when I visit WHC however if there are more Dr. Gerald Harris's, Dr. Morris and now Dr. O'Malley they would be great. The way these Doctors treat their patients is top tier.
January 18, 2025Elizabeth J.Verified patient
Dr. O’Malley is highly competent and a good communicator. He followed up with a phone call after my surgery and set up an additional appointment to accommodate my questions.
January 4, 2025Harold A.Verified patient
Amazing front Desk staff very professional
December 17, 2024Abeba B.Verified patient
POSITIVE INTERACTION
October 2, 2024RALPH C.Verified patient
Excellent patient care.
September 16, 2024Diane S.Verified patient
Dr O’Malley is attentive, expert, and efficient. Very easy to talk to and made a plan there and then for when to fix my finger.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Great doctor, good staff.
The office—MedStar practice?—booked 2 appointments with same doc at exact same time.
Some staff knew the doc was behind by 30-35 minutes but did not inform the waiting patients. I appreciate that the doc was providing extra care, but let people know of delays!
July 27, 2024Christine H.Verified patient
Yes
June 11, 2024Lillie C.Verified patient
Dr O'Malley is outstanding. Listened to my concerns; explained the condition clearly as well as the need for further evaluation. I did not feel rushed. His assistant was also efficient, friendly and competent.
June 4, 2024Yma S.Verified patient
Great experience and the best care.
May 31, 2024Barbara B.Verified patient
The doctor and office staff was very friendly.
April 12, 2024Valerie E.Verified patient
Doctor listened to my concerns and offered a minimally invasive procedure that would not compromise hand/ wrist function and would allow for pain free mobility and return to normal activities after two weeks. Did not fell rushed and the doctor answered all my questions to my satisfaction. Thank you.
April 2, 2024Charles K.Verified patient
This was my first time seeing Dr. O'Malley and I have nothing bad to say about my experience. I had a great time and would highly recommend him to others.He introduced himself and told him what was going on with my hand. He explained everything that was going on for me to understand and lessened my worries. Bigs thanks to him. ??
March 22, 2024Theressa B.Verified patient
Great Doctor, I would highly recommend.
March 7, 2024Rafael D.Verified patient
Thanks
January 14, 2024Arif K.Verified patient
no regrets
January 10, 2024Carroll G.Verified patient
I am very pleased with Dr. O'Malley and his staff. I will be returning to this office to continue treatment with Dr. O'Malley. He was very respectful of his patients' time, honoring appointment times. Evaluation and next steps were clearly explained. Dr. O'Malley was very personable and easy to talk to, not dismissive at all. Glad to have made this choice for treatment.
Jacqueline S.
November 25, 2023Jacqueline M S.Verified patient
The front desk staff was excellent. The waiting time was minimal, and everyone had a smile on their face, eager to assist. The doctor knew precisely what to do and took immediate action. I was quickly in and out, back to work in no time.
November 6, 2023Menelik G.Verified patient
Love this doctor! He was amazing.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
My experience was Superb!!
Professional/ Patience (This is what I look for in a Provider of Care).
Dr. O'Malley took his time to explain the Plan of Care.
He also reassured me to contact his office, if any problems.
September 26, 2023Joyce C.Verified patient
Dr. Kevin O'Malley is always so very pleasant, courteous, respectful, helpful, kind, and knowledgeable. He always makes me feel comfortable and listens to my every concern. Great orthopedist and human. I highly recommend him.
September 26, 2023Wanda P.Verified patient
Dr Kwvin O'Malley was Aewsome! Very understanding. Great listener. Explained everything to me and answered all of my questions. Very gentle and showed genuine care and concern. I would highly recommend him for your orthopedic care!
September 11, 2023Estelle C.Verified patient
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What practice does Dr. Kevin O'Malley work with?
Dr. Kevin O'Malley works with MWHC Orthopedics.
Where is Dr. Kevin O'Malley's office located?
Dr. Kevin O'Malley has 2 office locations, including in Washington and Mitchellville, view full addresses on Dr. O'Malley's profile.
What languages does Dr. Kevin O'Malley speak?
Dr. Kevin O'Malley speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Kevin O'Malley in reviews?
189 patients have reviewed Dr. Kevin O'Malley. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.81/5. They have a 4.89/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.27/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.