Dr. Omar K. Danner

About the Dr. Omar K. Danner

Dr. Omar K. Danner is a general surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia, with more than 21 years of experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine, completed his surgery residency at the University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) (1995–2001), and then a fellowship in surgical critical care at Johns Hopkins University (2001–2002). Dr. Danner subspecializes in bariatric surgery, trauma surgery and surgical critical care, and minimally invasive surgery. He is affiliated with Grady Memorial Hospital, a major teaching hospital in Atlanta. He accepts Medicaid (DE State Medicaid) and has active medical licenses in multiple states including Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Delaware, Maryland, and North Carolina.

• Over 21 years of experience in general surgery

• Fellowship‑trained in surgical critical care at Johns Hopkins University

• Subspecialties: bariatric surgery, trauma surgery, surgical critical care, minimally invasive surgery

• Affiliated with Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta

• Accepts Medicaid (DE State Medicaid)

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Alabama School of Medicine
Residency – University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham), Surgery
Fellowship/Additional Training – Johns Hopkins University, Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care

Medical Conditions Treated

• Obesity and metabolic syndrome (bariatric surgery candidates)

• Traumatic injuries (blunt and penetrating trauma)

• Critical illness requiring intensive care (sepsis, respiratory failure, multi‑organ dysfunction)

• Gallbladder disease (cholelithiasis, cholecystitis)

• Hernias (inguinal, ventral, incisional, hiatal)

• Appendicitis

• Colon disorders (diverticulitis, colorectal cancer, obstruction)

• Small bowel obstruction

• Peptic ulcer disease (perforation, bleeding)

• Soft tissue infections and abscesses

• Benign and malignant abdominal tumors

Medical Procedures Performed

• Laparoscopic and open bariatric surgery (gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy)

• Trauma laparotomy (exploratory laparotomy for abdominal injury)

• Damage control surgery

• Hernia repair (open and laparoscopic)

• Cholecystectomy (laparoscopic and open)

• Appendectomy

• Colectomy (partial or total)

• Small bowel resection

• Lysis of adhesions

• Surgical management of necrotizing soft tissue infections

• Placement of feeding tubes (gastrostomy, jejunostomy)

• Central and arterial line placement (critical care)

Services Offered

Dr. Danner provides comprehensive general surgical care with a focus on bariatric surgery, trauma, and surgical critical care. As a bariatric surgeon, he offers both laparoscopic and open weight‑loss procedures, along with pre‑operative evaluation and post‑operative follow‑up. In the trauma setting, he performs emergency surgeries for life‑threatening injuries and manages critically ill patients in the intensive care unit. His minimally invasive surgical skills allow for smaller incisions, faster recovery, and reduced pain for many elective procedures such as hernia repair, gallbladder removal, and colon resections. Dr. Danner practices at Grady Memorial Hospital, one of the busiest trauma centers in the Southeast, and participates in the education of surgical residents and fellows. Telehealth availability is not specified; please contact the office directly.

List of services:

• Bariatric surgery consultation and procedures (gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy)

• Emergency trauma surgery and damage control laparotomy

• Surgical critical care management in the ICU

• Minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair, colectomy)

• Open abdominal surgeries (hernia repair, bowel resection, lysis of adhesions)

• Pre‑operative risk assessment and optimization

• Post‑operative care and long‑term follow‑up

• Multidisciplinary coordination with nutritionists, endocrinologists, and rehabilitation specialists

Accepted Insurances

• DE State Medicaid (Medicaid)

Practice Locations

Address: 80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE, MSM Department of Surgery, Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 616-1415

Hospital Affiliations

• Grady Memorial Hospital – Atlanta, GA