James O'Mara, MD

"Dr. James O’Mara was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, Dr. O’Mara entered medical school at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville and received the Doctor of Medicine degree in 1993.

Dr. O’Mara’s professional training in Orthopaedic surgery includes a one-year general surgery internship at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. He completed his Orthopaedic surgery residency in 1998 at Georgetown University. Dr. O’Mara completed a fellowship (extra specialty training) in sports medicine and knee surgery at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. O’Mara is Board Certified in the specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery with a special interest in knee surgery and he also holds an American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Subspeciality Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine."

"When an injury happens we're committed to provide the most efficient, highest quality ortho care.

Our patients have access to the best trained physicians in the United States. We train other physicians. We offer two Advanced Surgeon Training Programs. Our advanced training is an ACGME accredited 12-month program that trains physicians from all over the country in all areas of sports medicine surgical practice.

20 nationally-recognized sub-specialized physicians in 7 sub-specialty areas of the musculoskeletal system. From hand and wrist to total joint replacement, our surgeons provide personalized care while utilizing the newest techniques and technologies. Our physicians teach other physicians the most current surgical advancements. That means you have access to the best at Mississippi Sports Medicine."