Maureen O'Donnell-DeBritz, MD

Department of Surgery

Sibley Memorial Hospital

5255 Loughboro Road NW

Washington, DC 20016 Directions

(202) 243-5230

profiles.hopkinsmedicine.org

4.9 out of 5

244 verified ratings

244 Ratings, 122 Comments


The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Aug 20, 2026
Maureen o'Donnell Is one of the best doctors I've ever had. She is so capable and so caring. I feel extremely lucky to have her as my doctor.

Aug 18, 2026
Dr. O'Donnell is top notch. She cares and is great at explaining any questions o have. She is very encouraging, which is a gift when anyone has gone through breast cancer. She is great at what she does and new doctors would do well to be trained by her!

Aug 18, 2026
Love Dr. O'Donnell!

Jul 23, 2026
Dr. O'Donnell was very kind, informative, and respectful. I felt very comfortable and confident with her care. I am particularly appreciative that she took the time to show me my MRI images and explained what I was seeing. I trusted her from the beginning.

Jul 21, 2026
I feel like I'm in really good hands with Dr O'Donnell and her team. They are kind, patient, very thorough with explanations,

Jul 16, 2026
Dr O'Donnell is excellent, warm and caring

Jul 7, 2026
Dr O'Donnell was excellent. She was a good listener, a good explainer, and an excellent surgeon

Jul 7, 2026
Excellent experience all around

Jun 30, 2026
Dr. Maureen O'Donnell is an excellent doctor. Professional, kind, very knowledgeable.

Jun 30, 2026
The doctor is so awesome. She is so friendly and patient. She is the best doctor I have ever met.

Jun 29, 2026
Personable, caring, excellent provider

Jun 25, 2026
Everyone on the team seems highly competent & professional. They are also good communicators.

Jun 25, 2026
Dr O'Donnell is excellent

Jun 25, 2026
Dr. O'Donnell made me feel at ease, provided the information I needed, and helped guide me through the next steps.

Jun 23, 2026
Excellent, caring, knowledgeable, and who I have complete confidence in.

Jun 23, 2026
Excellent surgeon. Very friendly, and provides clear, explanations and suggestions

Jun 22, 2026
Dr. O'Donnell is terrific -- professional and kind.

Jun 19, 2026
Dr. O'Donnell delivers superb medical services with a compelling gift of human interaction where needed. In her field, there are not more superlatives than this.

Jun 18, 2026
Fantastic doctor in every way!

Jun 11, 2026
Dr. O'Donnell is an excellent surgeon, very knowledgeable and caring, She ensured that all my questions were answered and added input that I wouldn't think to asked about my condition. She has my complete trust. She has such a pleasant personality. Excellent outcome with the procedure she performed.

Jun 11, 2026
Exceeded my expectations.

Jun 9, 2026
Nurse was extremely nice and accommodating I was very anxious and she couldn't get my blood pressure. Dr. Took her time explaining everything and understanding

Jun 9, 2026
Dr O'Donnell is a great surgeon, cares about her many patients and is very approachable with questions answering them clearly. I enjoy being her patient.

Jun 2, 2026
This was my first visit and I was impressed on all levels.

May 28, 2026
Dr. O'Donnell is an extremely knowledgeable and skilled physician and breast surgeon. She also Is very personable and caring. I have received the very best care possible from her, and so grateful for it.

May 28, 2026
Excellent doctor. Takes all the time you need and listens to concerns and questions. Very patient.

May 26, 2026
Appointment was for surgical consultation. She was very pleasant, outgoing, excellent communication skills, listened to my questions and explained with clarity. Displayed competence and professionalism; confidence-inspiring.

May 26, 2026
Dr O'Donnell is professional, personable, knowledgable and caring. Given the circumstances of her specialty she always puts her patients at ease regarding the situation and explains things thoroughly. She came recommended by another physician outside of the Hopkins system and I am very grateful to have Dr O'Donnell as a specialist.

May 26, 2026
Dr O'Donnell is an excellent surgeon and doctor .. She provided excellent information and advice ..

May 26, 2026
My husband and I (he was with me) particularly appreciated Dr. O'Donnell's careful explanations of my case and discussion of follow up options.

May 26, 2026
Good communication

May 21, 2026
Excellent and kind

May 21, 2026
First visit with this provider and it was a great experience. She explained everything clear. And I have an upcoming surgery with her.

May 21, 2026
She is excellent!

May 21, 2026
Outstanding!

May 21, 2026
Thanks Sibley!

May 15, 2026
My provider is highly knowledgeable, encouraging and empowering. She helps me understand how to take care of myself when I'm on my own and gets really great advice. She also apologized for the delay, which I appreciate it.

May 12, 2026
Loved Dr. O'Donnell. Found her to very knowledgeable, personable, and professional. She made me feel at ease throughout my visit and provided a course of action in which I felt very comfortable.

May 7, 2026
First of all, it is wonderful to have a female doctor discussing and performing breast cancer and surgery. Dr. O'Donnell was knowledgeable, patient, encouraging, and easy to talk to. I felt very comfortable and confident discussing my condition and each succeeding office visit with Dr. O'Donnell.

May 7, 2026
Very knowledgeable and professional,Excellent care

May 7, 2026
Smart, well informed

May 5, 2026
Dr. O'Donnell continues to be an excellent provider -- both for her medical knowledge and her patient interaction. She is someone I would recommend to anyone looking for a breast surgeon and specialist. I trust going to her for all medical/health questions and value her opinion.

Apr 30, 2026
Excellent provider and visit. I am a physician and Dr. O'Donnell-Debritz's care was among the best I could hope to give or receive.

Apr 24, 2026
Dr. O'Donnell was very patient with us and answered all of our questions and explained all options available. She spent a lot of time with us and wasn't in a rush at all.

Apr 24, 2026
Exceptional. Dr. O'Donnell paid close attention to my perception of the problem. She is one of the most caring physicians I have seen and when paired with exceptional knowledge- you can't beat it.

Apr 23, 2026
Dr. O'Donnell-DeBritz was warm, thoughtful, respectful. She listened and heard my concerns and explained her thoughts clearly. I felt like I was in good hands.

Apr 21, 2026
Outstanding!

Apr 2, 2026
Dr. O'Donnell is incredibly kind in her bedside manner, and full of great energy during the visit.

Apr 2, 2026
Best. She Is wonderful - answered all my questions, explained next steps fully. Warm and caring too.

Mar 26, 2026
The best- highly recommend