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Dr. Omar El Abd, MD

Dr. Omar El Abd, MD

Interventional Spine Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Omar El Abd, MD is an interventional spine medicine specialist in Wellesley Hills, MA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Cairo, Faculty Of Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (37 reviews)

Practice

378 Washington St Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. El Abd specializes in the areas of Pain Medicine & Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. El Abd's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. El Abd

4.3

37 ratings, 14 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
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 27, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Kathleen Anderson – Apr 13, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Apr 05, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 01, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Amy Mongiello – Aug 24, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mohammad Dhumad – Feb 22, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 17, 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Boston, MA – Jun 08, 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Denise in Wellesley Hills, MA – Jun 07, 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Richard J Suskin in Sharon, MA – Oct 30, 2016
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dennis J. Fahy in Bridgewater, MA – Oct 26, 2016
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Norwood, MA – Jun 06, 2016
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Meaghan in Winthrop, MA – Dec 17, 2015
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Michael in Worcester, MA – Dec 17, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

Promptly diagnose and treat painful spine conditions to allow rapid resumption of function and to prevent pain progression.
  • Interventional Spine Medicine

  • Pain Medicine

  • Spine Physiatry

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

  • University Of Pa Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003
  • Montefiore Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2002
  • Wyckoff Med Ctr/cornell University

    Internship Hospital, 1999
  • University Of Cairo, Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
  • London College

    Undergraduate School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Pain Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
  • English

  • Arabic

  • French

Locations

Practice

Newton Wellesley Interventional Spine LLC378 Washington St Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St
    Boston, MA 02114
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    21% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St
    Boston, MA 02115
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital

    2014 Washington St
    Newton, MA 02462
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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