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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

Make an Appointment

(781) 489-5541

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
78%
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4 star
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3 star
5%
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2 star
3%
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1 star
14%
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Insensitive and concerned about image
The Dr told me he could not give me numbing medicine before performing a painful ablation procedure, where he burns your nerves. It was excruciating and he was insensitive- worried patients in the waiting room would hear me crying. This was a few years ago and I have spoken with 3 family members and friends who all told me they had successful ablations with where their doctors gave numbing medication and were shocked at this practice. My ablation failed and I after I was left with increased weakness on my left leg.
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 other person found this helpful
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Sep 27, 2024
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Injections
I have had three injections I was in and out in minutes since he is a master at performing these. I have had great results after injections allowing me to return to work and full function. He had a great staff including office help who communicated to my work to have a leave approved. His NP Tracey is also great. You are in great hands with this entire office.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Kathleen Anderson – Apr 13, 2024
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Terrible at Diagnosing Location of Pain
Find another pain management specialist. Went to him for several diagnostic injections. Spent a lot of out of pocket money for nothing. He was and maybe still is using lidocaine with diagnostic injections. As I later found out from going to a great pm doctor, lidocaine wears off to fast, maybe an hour so you can't tell if it works. Find a doctor who use bupivocaine that lasts several hours. Terrible at diagnosing where pain is coming from and not compassionate at all. No personality.
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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Terrible doctor
He does not seem to present the serious risk that future surgery will fail due to cortisone administration. Moreover cortisone can push a person into diabetes, and Cushing's disease. Stay away.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 01, 2024
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Dr. El Abd is a magical life saver!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Amy Mongiello – Aug 24, 2020
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He is the best doctor .. I used to visit many doctors and did not get the appropriate treatment .. I started the treatment sessions with Dr. Omar and I felt really better
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Mohammad Dhumad – Feb 22, 2020
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Love this man. He has helped me for years. Very knowledgeable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Aug 17, 2019
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Dr. El Abd is truly wonderful and excellent in his skill as a spine doctor. At first I was skeptical of cortisone treatments helping my very painful pinched nerve. My pain is now minimal (at the most and if at all) and I have Dr. El Abd to thank for it!
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
6 others found this helpful
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Boston, MA – Jun 08, 2017
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Dr El Abd is amazing! I've known him for about 8 years. He has fixed my back issues several times now. I would never go to anyone else...He's the BEST! I'm so glad that I found him.
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
8 others found this helpful
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Denise in Wellesley Hills, MA – Jun 07, 2017
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Yesterday he gave me 3 cortisone injections in my lower back. This morning, for the first time in the past 6 or 8 months I am pain free.
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
7 others found this helpful
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Richard J Suskin in Sharon, MA – Oct 30, 2016
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I was misdiagnosed with sciatica and was found to have a stress fracture after an MRI 2 months later(fracture was healing but damage was done). I was referred to SSHO for pain mgt and after 9 months and 7 injections with no relief. I went to NWOA and had another MRI and was referred to Dr. El Abd. I am very pleased with everything, he has been treating my back specifically to get me to PT and keep me from any unnecessary surgery. The staff is wonderful and I recommend this practice highly!
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
3 others found this helpful
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Dennis J. Fahy in Bridgewater, MA – Oct 26, 2016
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Met with him twice--for assessment (sent me for MRI--severe disc herniation) and then a steroid injection. the post MRI follow-up was with the nurse practitioner, not with him (at Dedham Medical Assoc). They hadn't reviewed my MRI but touted steroid injections as the way to go. Was not advised of the side effects of steroids, procedure was excruciating and I had severe side effects. He became impatient during our appt when the injection caused intense pain. I ended up w surgery with another Dr.
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 others found this helpful
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Norwood, MA – Jun 06, 2016
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Dr. El Abd is awesome!! I highly recommend him. He is pleasant and provides excellent care. He is the best option for spine related 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
2 others found this helpful
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Meaghan in Winthrop, MA – Dec 17, 2015
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Had severe chronic pain before seeing Dr. El Abd. After my 3rd visit with Dr Abd I was pain free for the first time in several years. Thank you Dr. Alabd.
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
5 others found this helpful
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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®
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Pain Medicine
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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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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