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Dr. John Um, MD

Dr. John Um, MD

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. John Um, MD is a general surgeon in Omaha, NE and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Brown University in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs and CHI Health St. Elizabeth.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

982315 Nebraska Medical Ctr Omaha, NE 68198

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Um is affiliated with Bellevue Medical Center Bellevue, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Um specializes in the areas of General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery & Thoracic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Um's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Um

4.2
6 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 star
67%
67%
4 star
17%
17%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
17%
17%

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Dr. John Um performed two surgeries on me, In 2013 he placed an Lvad in my chest and 6 months later (2014) performed heart transplantation. Dr. Um is compassionate, knowledgeable thorough, totally competent and very approachable. At all times he was available to.answer my questions and provided answers that I could understand. If there was a way to give him 50 stars I would do it. He saved my life, I am very healthy.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
Helpful
Steve Martin in Hinton Iowa – Feb 10, 2018
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Wonderful, wonderful doctor. High level of professionalism and concern for patient. Would trust him with my life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Julie Johnson in Columbus, NE – Apr 21, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Um, MD is a general surgeon in Omaha, NE and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Brown University in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs and CHI Health St. Elizabeth.
  • General Surgery

  • Cardiothoracic 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.

  • Brown University

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

UNMC Phycisians982315 Nebraska Medical Ctr Omaha, NE 68198
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UNMC Physicians988102 Nebraska Medical Ctr Omaha, NE 68198
2

Practice

Nebraska Medicine4400 Emile St Omaha, NE 68198
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Stewart Memorial Community Hospital

    1301 W Main St
    Lake City, IA 51449

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

    87%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    10% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Bellevue Medical Center

    2500 Bellevue Medical Center Dr
    Bellevue, NE 68123
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Memorial Community Hospital and Health System

    810 N 22nd St
    Blair, NE 68008

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

    93%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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