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Dr. James O'Holleran, MD

Dr. James O'Holleran, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. James O'Holleran, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Peabody, MA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. O'Holleran has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with Beverly Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 48 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (48 reviews)

Practice

1 Orthopedics Dr Peabody, MA 01960
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Dr. O'Holleran's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. O'Holleran

3.7
48 ratings, 35 with a written review
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Gave me my life back
His , professionalism, calm demeanor. He listened. We did not agree at first but Dr. O' Holleran, put me on a healing course. He is top notch in my book!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Apr 16, 2025
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Dr O’Holleran was GREAT, very personable & knew exactly what my problem was, took care of it within minutes. Thank you for taking me out of pain. I would not hesitate to go back to him if I have another problem.
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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Apr 07, 2025
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Amazing personality
This is my first time meeting him. I was very impressed. First of all with the way he approached me very professional very happy and just ready to solve my problem and he came up with a solution really quick today’s the day after my visit and I feel so much better after I got a Cortizone shot… He even came out to the desk when I was checking out to double check on something relating to my past surgery.. I will always go to him and no one else I have a shoulder issue.. He also took me immediately on the same day. I booked the appointment to help me. I will definitely recommend him.
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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Georgia Marmanidis – Mar 14, 2025
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Excellent
Office was efficient, staff was kind and compassionate, and the doctor was very thorough. He gave me options and Included me in decision-making. Great visit.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 26, 2025
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Right off the bat he was very aggressive handling my injury without warning. I had no time to react and stop him before I was in pain to the point of tears. He has zero compassion or bedside manner. The whole time he was rude, passive aggressive, and obviously in a rush. He would barely let me get a word in and the few times I could voice my concerns and experiences with this injury, he just invalidated my pain. Left the appointment angry, upset, and wishing I never wasted my time or money coming here.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Feb 13, 2025
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Accomplished but poor patient-facing skills
I think Dr. O'Holleran is a very accomplished doctor. That being said, his NP was significantly more concerned and thorough in hearing my issues and potential diagnosis. Dr. O'Holleran came in for 5 minutes and spoke over me the entirety of the visit. I could get about 3 words in before he would cut me off and speak over me. I have knee instability with little pain unless I start up activities and he told me 'it should clear up in a few weeks.' This injury has been ongoing for 4 months...when I tried to reintroduce movement (running or lifting or biking) after 2 months of sitting around, the same instability made an appearance. During my appointment I refused to leave until I had a PT referral and a potential MRI set up. Dr. seemed annoyed to have to write these referrals. I am lucky to have advocated for myself to get MRI and PT, but people who aren't as confrontational may not get what they need from this doctor.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
1 other person found this helpful
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Beverly, MA – Jan 16, 2025
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Predetermined Notion
I respect most Doctors for their commitment to health & welfare. What I don't appreciate is a predetermined outcome. Not reviewing the patients files beforehand, assessing on the fly with little thought. Announcing to the patient ' your angry' when the patient ask questions or disagrees with a particular assessment. After a series of health issues over the past years I've assembled a reasonable amount knowledge about my own health and what does or doesn't work for me. I do not disagree with the doctor having his viewpoint. However i do not feel the need to label that doctor as 'angry' or moreover 'obstinate '. A childish label of ' angry' was leveled against the patient for disagreeing with the doctor. Most people know a personal label in a conversation is an attempt to diminish and gain the upper hand. I as a patient of this Dr prefer to vote with my feet and walk away. No harm, no foul.Godspeed.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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William Pogor – Jan 11, 2025
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Wonderful experience
I had an amazing experience with Dr. O’Halloran. He is competent, professional, intelligent, but above all kind did my knee injection by himself, and I felt like I was in good hands the whole visit he did not rush the visit. He was informative. I would highly highly recommend him. He’s an asset to this clinic.
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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Nov 22, 2024
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Great Explanation and Experience
Informative, and clear
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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Nov 01, 2024
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Doesnt Get Much Better!
Dr O'Holleran is amazing, friendly, competent, communicative, skilled, thorough. I cant speak high enough praise of him and his abilities and those of Sports Medicine North.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Dwight – Oct 09, 2024
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Excellent Doctor
Explained my condition in ways that were easily understood. Very kind and patient. Introduced himself to my daughter and paid attention to what she had to say.
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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Oct 01, 2024
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Great experience with Dr. O'Holleran
Very professional and personable at every visit. Explained every detail of my rotor cuff injury. Always pleasant to chat with. Couldn't be more happy of my recovery.
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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Bobby – Sep 26, 2024
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Most definitely
Every one there was kind, very gentle with taking off my old cast and putting on my new one . Both the PA and Dr. O’Holleran explained everything to me. I felt well taken care off.
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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Jul 13, 2024
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Dr O’Holleran
I recommend Dr O’Holleran 100%. My experience could not have been better. Not only is he is attentive, thorough and professional, so was his team.
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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Jul 10, 2024
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Wonderful doc
Dr. O'Holleran has excellent bedside manner, addressed all my concerns and was so compassionate. I have chronic issues that have not been resolved by other providers and I was taken aback that he was able to figure out what was wrong in 5 minutes. Great listener. He really went above and beyond my expectations. Would highly recommend him.
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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RS – Jun 09, 2024
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Right Shoulder Injury
Very Professional, Personal, Empathetic, Patient, Knowledgeable, and a Good Communicator
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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Jun 01, 2024
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Excellent, focused calm and patient doctor
I was just thinking about what a good experience my first visit at the clinic as well as with Dr. O’Holleran was when i received the reauest for the review. I went to the visit very stressed, in lots of pain, and most distressingly, I couldnt move around much. The doc is adept at calming fears, hearing your preferences and then offering a plan. Old fashioned trust, and the physician in collaboration with his patient; havent encountered this in some time.Im in good hands and we have a plan in place.Nice friendly and well run practice too! Every staff member was warm and helpful.
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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Kathleen De Angelo – Apr 26, 2024
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Great Dr. and surgeon
I have had 3 surgeries by Dr. O'Holleran. All 3 were fantastic! No problems with anything after surgeries, years later everything is still great! I highly recommend Dr. O'Holleran!
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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Glen C. – Apr 26, 2024
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Dr Meh? Sports Medicine North terrible!
The Dr was just ok. Dismissive at times but not bad. I’m sure he’s done a lot of good with his skills. The organization on the other hand is not at all patient friendly. The worst part is the post op care. There was virtually no followup regarding orthotics fittings and once they fit my knee brace backwards then asked me to sign a document saying the device was defective so they could get paid for the replacement they had to provide. It took another orthopedic dr to identify the poor fitting. In another case I had foot surgery and they didn’t provide an orthotic afterwards. Again a dr identified the miss on a followup. Avoid this place for surgery if you can.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Paul – Apr 15, 2024
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Very easy to talk to and always gives you all your options
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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Joe – Apr 12, 2024
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care philosophy

Sports Medicine North is dedicated and committed to providing the highest level of care and treatment for virtually every bone, joint, or muscle in the body. The medical professionals at Sports Medicine North are committed to evaluating, diagnosing, and developing a unique treatment plan on an individual level.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Sports Medicine

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  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Internship Hospital

  • American Orthopaedic Society For Sports Medicine Traveling Fellowship

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007

  • Hospital For Special Surgery

    Fellowship Hospital, 2005

  • Harvard Medical School

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004

  • Harvard Sounder Science

    Residency Hospital, 2003

  • Yale School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1998

  • University Of Nebraska

    Undergraduate School, 1993
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  • Determinants of Patient Satisfaction with Outcome After Rotator Cuff Surgery, 2005

  • Internal Architecture of the thoracic pedicle, 1996

  • Anatomical glenoid reconstruction for recurrent anterior glenohumeral instability with glenoid deficiency using an autogenous tricortical iliac crest bone graft, 2006

  • Complexity of the thoracic spine pedicle anatomy, 1997

  • James D. O'Holleran, M.D.

  • Reliability, Validity, and Responsiveness of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons subjective shoulder scale in patients with shoulder instability, rotator ciff disease, and Glenohumeral arthritis, 2005

  • University of Nebraska Chancellor Scholar

  • Harris Yett Outstanding Resident of the Year, 1999-2000

  • Nicholas Giarman Prize for Outstanding Graduating Thesis, Yale Medical School

  • John A. Abrahamson U. of Nebraska "Greek Man of the Year", 1993

  • Cum Laude, Yale Medical School, 1998

  • Gamma Gamma (top 1%) Greek Honor Society

  • President of the Innocents Society

  • Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

  • Yale Medical School Fan Scholar Award

  • Harvard Orthopaedic Surgery William H. Thomas Award

  • Harvard Orthopaedics Graduation Thesis Day, 2003

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