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Dr. James McDermott, DO

Dr. James McDermott, DO

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. James McDermott, DO is an obstetrician gynecologist in Barnegat, NJ and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities Southern Ocean Medical Center and Community Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Locations

Ocean Women s Healthcare Group

Ocean Women s Healthcare Group770 Lighthouse Dr Ste 130A Barnegat, NJ 08005
1
Monmouth Medical Group34 Manchester Ave Ste 103 Forked River, NJ 08731
2

Ocean Women's Healthcare Group

Ocean Women's Healthcare Group602 Route 72 E Ste 1 Manahawkin, NJ 08050
3

Dr. McDermott is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalGynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. McDermott's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McDermott

4.3

21 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
81%
81%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
14%
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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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Kayla H – Mar 06, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jan 21, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Melissa Tortorello Barnegat, NJ – Dec 08, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dorothy Moore – Nov 10, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Kelly Turner – Oct 02, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 05, 2018
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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
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Manahawkin – Oct 25, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Toms River, NJ – Aug 22, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Barnegat, NJ – Jul 27, 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
Helpful
Dina in Barnegat, NJ – Jun 13, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
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A in Tuckerton, NJ – Aug 20, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Toms River, NJ – Feb 10, 2016
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  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Monmouth Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • New York Institute Of Technology / Old Westbury

    Medical School, 1994
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Dr. McDermott is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Community Medical Center

      99 Route 37 W
      Toms River, NJ 08755
      Recipient of 16
      hospital awards

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth

      View all awards

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Southern Ocean Medical Center

      1140 Route 72 W
      Manahawkin, NJ 08050

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

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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