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Dr. Jolly Ombao, MD

Dr. Jolly Ombao, MD

Anesthesiology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Jolly Ombao, MD is an anesthesiologist in Wilkes Barre, PA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities Geisinger Community Medical Center and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (37 reviews)

Practice

25 Church St Wilkes Barre, PA 18765
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Ombao is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center Wilkes Barre, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Ombao specializes in the areas of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. 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.
  • Good Nurse Communication
    Patients said they had good communication with nurses. See hospitals
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Dr. Ombao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ombao

4.8
37 ratings, 32 with a written review
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Amazing doctor
My visit went very well. I had a pain shot in my back. The staff is very understanding and caring. Dr. Jolly is totally engaged in my care and outcome. He talked me through what was being done to make the whole thing less stressful. I would highly recommend him and his staff!
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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Jan 29, 2025
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Absolutely the best. Ethical,listens, helpful.
Have issues with stenosis and other back related issues and injections are not helping. Tried other types of injections. No luck after the first one. Found a surgeon for me and discussed other options in his office. Determined to help. Wish this Dr. Was a family physician. Thorough,knowledgeable, you are his number one priority, This Dr. Called me on his way to treat patients to offer assistance and a plan of action. Love what this Dr. has done for me and will be forever grateful. Although I am not sure what route I'll be taking and will wait for his opinion. This man is a large Diamond in the Rut(literally) He is Geisingers Holy Grail and they better cherish this man because he is what is keeping them above water. I can't say enough about him. If you are his patient you are one lucky person. Everyone knows treatment with pain is the luck of the draw but he doesnt give up and finds other options to try...I wish he was incharge of all my care. Thank you Dr....
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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Claudine Drugotch – Nov 22, 2024
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lower right back right leg
yes you know me you have help me alot thanks i see you around
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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william crawford – Aug 02, 2022
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Pain Management Doctor
Dr. Ombao has been my Pain management doctor since I moved to NJ from Baltimore, MD in 2021 and he has helped me relieved much of my pain issues in every area of my body. He knowledge of pain medicine is vast I will miss him when he changes practices in July.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 14, 2022
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Excellent Dr
Very thoughtful and considerate. He has always has been able to find different ways to ease my back and leg pain.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 10, 2022
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One of the best
Great doctor, always takes the time, really listens to you and believes you. Keeps you involved in your own care. Shows genuine concern and compassion.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Meghan G – Jun 09, 2022
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Dr Ombao
I have been with Dr Ombao for about a year and I can say he has helped me tremendously.My pain is somewhat gone.He listens to my explanations and tell me exactly what he is going to do.When I first went to him l could hardly walk without the pain limiting me to do things like walking without pain.But now I have little pain and walking is so easy now.Thank you Dr Ombao.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 09, 2022
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Found the correct injection area.
I had been suffering with a chronic pain issue for over 20 years, and had seen four pain management doctors who had tried injections in the injured area. It was Dr. Ombao who on my first visit had explained to me that they were all injecting in the wrong area. On Dr. Omabo's first try he found the correct injection spot and my pain relief and activities increased by 50%. Thank you Dr. Omabo! This is a five star doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 08, 2022
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Dr. Ombao is a caring and knowledgeable doctor. He listens and really cares about treating your pain. I would highly recommend Dr. Ombao.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Pat – Jun 03, 2022
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Great Doctor
Dr Ombao has been my pain doctor for quite a while now and I appreciate all the time he takes to come up with a plan of treatment and explains each part so well. He answers every question and makes me very comfortable trusting my care to him. He has helped me so much in my pain journey to reduce and stabilize my pain.
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
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Carolyn – Jun 01, 2022
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Dr. Ombao is brilliant !
Dr. Ombao is a fantastic doctor. He is very personable, extremely intelligent, a great communicator, well organized and very conscientious. I have never felt that my appointment was rushed. He took a great deal of time to listen to me, going through a detailed history of my ailments, to correctly diagnose my condition. He collaborated with me and then came up with a plan to successfully wean me off a high dose Opioid that I had been taking for years. He made me feel cared for and was very empathetic to my condition. He has done injections in my hips and knees and I immediately felt relief. He knew exactly the precise spot for the injection, which quite frankly, other doctors had missed. I feel he is the best of the best. No one would be disappointed being treated by Dr. Ombao. I highly trust and recommend him to anyone seeking answers to better their health.
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
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Patricia Brown Gatta – Jun 01, 2022
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Best Doctor
When I was experiencing severe, excruciating pain in my left shoulder my orthopedic doctor sent me to a facility for pain management that I went to previously for my right shoulder. The doctor I had before was no longer at that facility, but Dr. Jolly Ombao was, and I am extremely happy that he was. Dr. Jolly Ombao is one of the most knowledgeable, compassionate, caring, enthusiastic doctors I have ever met. He actually listens to you. I know that sounds amazing, but he actually does listen, and he talks to you in a way that makes you comfortable in the belief that he knows exactly what your issue is and how to treat it. Since being treated by Dr. Jolly Ombao my level of pain went from a 10 at times, to 0. I went from excruciating pain to no pain. I would highly recommend Dr. Jolly Ombao to anyone experiencing shoulder pain, knee pain, back pain…etc. In fact, anyone dealing with any pain that can be addressed by pain management, should make your next appointment with Dr. Ombao.
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
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Bob Smith – May 29, 2022
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Pain relief
I suffer from spinal stenosis. I visited 4 pain management physicians in the past 4 years attempting to ease my pain. None were successful until I met Dr. Ombao. His careful examination of my 2 MRIs along with his perusal of my areas of pain, allowed him to insert the painless epidural needles in the exact nerve canal which finally brought on my pain relief. He is the most friendly, amiable and most professional pain management physician I have ever encountered. His talent and skill rises high above other pain management physicians. If you're in pain and want instant relief call and run to Dr Jolly Ombao.
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
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richard rogers – May 27, 2022
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Kindest and Passionate Dr
From the day I met Dr. Ombao, he was kind and passionate. I explained I had a craniotomy done,and was experiencing was great head pain on the side of my eye where my screws were. Not only did he take the time to listen,he took pictures, he truly spoke to me in a way that I could understand. He understood that I was extremely against any form of opids,and worked extremely hard with me in giving me the right medication that would work for me. I love his patience and bedside manners. He never makes me feel rushed,and answers all my questions. He has helped me tremendously. Thank you, Dr Ombao.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
1 other person found this helpful
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Caryl Barr – May 13, 2022
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Dr. Jolly Ombao, All My Pain is Gone Right Now!
Icame to Dr, Ombao with a very bad L4/L5 problem. He reviewed my diagnostic tests and came up with a very effective treatment plan. We did a series of epidurals and just a few days ago he did a unique strategy on my epidural where he focused on treating both the right and left sciatic nerve areas. Right now i have no pain, and i haven't felt so pain free in 10 years! I want to say that he he had good judgement overall , and a gentle hand when giving an epidural.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Michael Schultes – Feb 06, 2022
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My LAST hope & BEST Decision
I had been to several doctors with fancy commercials full of promises only to be turned away. My last Hope was to call my insurance and get a list of doctors who might be able to help me. No one was available until I called Dr. Ombao The words of kindness that I was given over the phone, before I ever got to the office I will never forget nor will I forget how fast I was able to get into his office because he could hear the pain in my voice. I felt very comfortable from the minute I walked in. I explained what was going on and for the first time I was told we had options! And it wasn't surgery!! I have had two procedures over several visits and I can't even tell you my cane is now a doorstop!! I enjoy walking my dogs once again, and although I do still have some pain it is nothing in comparison to what I felt the day I walked through the office doors for the first time! Dr .Ombao saying thank you doesn't seem enough but THANK YOU! For taking me as a new patient & helping me so much
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
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Robin Trivisonno – Feb 06, 2022
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Dr. Ombao was so very helpful. I had been recommended for lumbar surgery but wanted to try interventional pain management before proceeding. I suffered with leg pain for 10 months and after just one injection by Dr. Ombao I feel so very much improved. He treated my symptoms-not my MRI and his treatment was extremely effective. I am fortunate to have been referred to Dr. Ombao and am sincerely appreciative for his expertise.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Debbie H - Toms River, NJ – Dec 19, 2021
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I would highly recommend Dr.Ombao . He takes the time out to listen to your concerns and tells you straight up what your options are. After my 1st visit got a good feeling that this was the Dr. I wanted to treat my issue. I was right.
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
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Thomas Sadowski – Aug 03, 2021
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Dr Ombao was very kind and helped me a lot with my pain management. He has been nothing but honest and transparent on what I should do for my herniated disc. I have been treated by him and feel great. I would highly recommend!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Gemma Luzzi – Jul 23, 2021
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He takes time to find out why your having pain and is very caring. He explains my plan of treatment so I understand everything. He’s an overall great doctor!!
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
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Deborah Seaman – Apr 14, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

"I'm excited with new applications for spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation and dorsal root ganglion stimulation for treatment of chronic pain. I try to create an individualized treatment for each patient and recognize that interventional pain medicine is both a science and an art."

biography

Dr. Ombao specializes in interventional pain medicine and uses a comprehensive approach to pain management. He became interested in the field of interventional pain management because he values developing long term patient relationships and seeing...read more
  • Anesthesiology

  • Pain Medicine

  • Pain Medicine Anesthesiology

  • Thoracic Surgical Anesthesiology

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  • Georgetown University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
  • Georgetown University

    Undergraduate School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center25 Church St Wilkes Barre, PA 18765
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Select Specialty Hospital-Danville100 N Academy Ave Danville, PA 17822
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Practice

Premier Pain Centers LLC1430 Hooper Ave Ste 205 Toms River, NJ 08753
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

    1000 E Mountain Dr
    Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Geisinger Community Medical Center

    1800 Mulberry St
    Scranton, PA 18510
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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