Regarding comments about Dr. O'Hara and his retirement in the previous ratings, all I can add is "I couldn't have said it better myself"! He, and his staff, were simply the best!

Submitted Nov. 20, 2014

So sad to hear of Dr O'Hara's retirement. I have appreciated being taken care of by such a knowledgeable and accessible doctor for many years now. His gentle manner and caring disposition made me feel I was in good hands especially during my yearly colonscopys. Those of us who have been his patients will miss him but I'm sure I speak for many when I say it is time for him and his medical team to care for him(self) the way he has cared for us. Our thoughts and prayers are for the best (to the best) in this next chapter of life.

Submitted Nov. 11, 2014

I was very disappointed today when Dr. O'Hara called me to say he has decided somewhat reluctantly to retire. Dr. William O'Hara has been taking care of me and managing my Crohn's Disease for many years. To me he was a saviour and he will be sorely missed. My life will be not the same. I am sure I will manage and he has set things into place to ensure that, but it still will not be the same. Thank you for your excellent care of all of us. Take good care. I wish you very well and thank you.

Submitted Oct. 31, 2014

Dr. O'Hara and his staff have helped me with my Chron's over the last 10 years. They have been very caring, even calling me at home to check my condition. Thunder Bay is losing an outstanding doctor.

Submitted Oct. 16, 2014

Dr O'Hara has been very helpful through my changing condition of Crohn's over the past few years. He explains things concisely, which I like, he is very knowledgeable and able to answer my questions. If he doesn't know the answer he does research and follows up at my next appt. I can usually get appointments within about 6-8 weeks of when I book and wait times at his office are short - in and out within half hour. He and his receptionist are very good listeners and communicate well with each other and with me. He will be missed as a doctor in Tbay.

Submitted Feb. 18, 2014

Dr. O'Hara has been my specialist for several years now. I have always felt completely at ease with his colonoscopy procedures. Just as importantly, he is a very pleasant, kind and 'down-to-earth' person. His office staff returns my phone messages in a timely manner. I wish him all the best and hope he remains my specialist for many years to come.

Submitted Nov. 8, 2013

Dr Ohara, and his staff will be missed if he is ending his practice. Dr Ohara did not have the easiest job in the world, but to me he did it to the best of his ability. He was someone who cared,told the truth, and was there for your benefit. He saved many lives, and changed many for the better. Thunder Bay will be less one great doctor. Thank you Dr. Ohara and staff. Wishing you the very best of health.

Submitted Oct. 10, 2013

Dr. O'Hara has been my GI for approx 13 years for a chronic and severe case of Crohn's. He has NEVER missed a thing in my treatment EVER and had advocated for me better than any specialist I have dealt with in the 24 years I've battled this. He treats people accordingly .... If you want to be a rude, billigerant self absorbed ignoramus .... Prepare to be treated as such. My family and I refer to him as Sir William for the number of times he's galloped into my hospital room like a white Knight during absolute chaois and had it all fixed and tests performed FAST. He is my hero when My body crashes. Thank you Dr. O'Hara

Submitted Sept. 23, 2013

Dr. O Hara is a very good doctor I like how he talk to my husband and I told me I have go for Colonoscopy & Gastrooscopy on Oct 11/ 2013 at 7:00a.m

Submitted Aug. 3, 2013

This is a arrogant unconcerned Dr.. He performed a colonoscopy.The lead time on th appointment was 6 months. I asked for a follow up appointment at the time of scheduling but was told he would contact me after the procedure. He never did and a year later I finally got ahold of him. They booked an in office visit and the only only thing he said me was that he would book me for another colonoscopy in six months. No diagnosis, no guesses, nothing. I had to take time off work to go to his office so he could bill OHIP an office visit just to tell me he booked another appointment. They answer their phones on special days of the week during very select tims. The rest is answering machine that tells you not to leave a message. This is disgraceful behavior, carelessness toward sick people, and in my opinion its all about the OHIP billimgs and not about people who are sick and sufferring.

Submitted Feb. 29, 2012