Summary

Dr. Omar Tamimi is a gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating digestive system disorders. He completed his residency at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in 1990, followed by a fellowship in gastroenterology at the same institution in 1992. Dr. Tamimi became board certified in gastroenterology through the American Board of Internal Medicine in 1993. He provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Tamimi practices at multiple locations throughout New Jersey, including Forked River, Toms River, and Brick. He focuses on treating conditions such as abdominal pain, chronic diarrhea, and Barrett's esophagus. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies and both upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures to diagnose and treat digestive health issues. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.1 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • St. Josephs Regional Medical Center
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Omar A Tamimi has 5 locations

Gastroenterologists of Ocean County

939 Lacey RdForked River, NJ 08731

Ocean University Medical Center

425 Jack Martin BlvdBrick, NJ 08724

Gastroenterologists of Ocean County

473 Lakehurst RdToms River, NJ 08755

Gastroenterologists of Ocean County

1617 Route 88 WBrick, NJ 08724

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Dr. Omar A Tamimi, MDDr. David S. WeinbergBree Janas, APRNJi Soo Choi, APRN
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.1 
37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Forked River , NJPhiladelphia , PAEwing , NJSACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Monmouth University Med School: New York University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Omar A Tamimi

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • Fidelis Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Dr. Omar A Tamimi has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Omar A Tamimi has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Gastroenterology, 1993

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

St. Josephs Regional Medical Center1992

Residency

St. Josephs Regional Medical Center1990

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Dr. Omar Tamimi's office is located at 939 Lacey Rd, Forked River, NJ, 08731.
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What languages does Dr. Omar Tamimi speak?
Dr. Omar Tamimi speaks English.

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