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James Hamilton Black

James Hamilton Black, MD

Vascular Surgery

Accepting New Patients

32 Insurances Accepted

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Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Vascular Surgery
    • 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Baltimore, MD 21287
    • Medical Arts Building - Columbia
      • 11085 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 103, Columbia, MD 21044

      Expertise

      Education

      Massachusetts General Hospital

      Fellowship, Vascular Surgery, 2004

      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      Residency, General Surgery, 2002

      Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

      Medical Education, MD, 1995

      Board Certifications

      Vascular Surgery

      American Board of Surgery, 2005

      Surgery

      American Board of Surgery, 2003

      Insurance

      Johns Hopkins providers participate in many commercial health insurance plans. To confirm coverage of your specific physician or provider, please contact your insurer directly. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
      Search plans
      • Aetna
      • Amerigroup District of Columbia
      • AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia
      • Beech Street
      • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)
      • CareFirst
      • Cigna
      • Evernorth Behavioral Health
      • First Health
      • Geisinger Health Plan
      • HealthSmart/Accel
      • Humana
      • JAI Medical Systems
      • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
      • Kaiser Permanente
      • KeyCare
      • Maryland Physicians Care
      • Medicaid Maryland
      • Medicare DC
      • Medicare Maryland
      • MedStar Family Choice District of Columbia
      • MultiPlan
      • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
      • Point Comfort Underwriters
      • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
      • Provider Partners Advantage HMO SNP Medicare Advantage
      • South Central Preferred (SCP)
      • Superior Vision
      • TRICARE (Humana Military East)
      • UnitedHealthcare
      • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
      • Wellpoint (Amerigroup MD)

      Reviews

      4.8 of 5 stars

      207 Ratings, 71 Reviews

      The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

      Overall Rating by Patient
      Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Provider Listened Carefully
      Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Provider Explained Things Clearly
      Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Knew Medical History
      Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Showed Respect
      Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Provider Spent Enough Time
      Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/3/2024

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/10/2024

        All were perfessional and did their jobs to the best of their ability. I have always loved John's Hopkins.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/10/2024

        Probably saved my life so not much more to say than that. Great guy.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/25/2024

        He provided excellent care. I had seen two other vascular specialists, but it was only Dr. Black who was able to improve my medical situation.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/25/2024

        Very impressive! No wonder JH is #1 in the world!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/25/2024

        Doctor Black is the man. I'd trust him with my life, and one day I may have to.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/18/2024

        Outstanding Service was provided!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/15/2024

        He is a ROCK STAR!! Dr. Black answers ALL questions to exhaustion!I realize his venue creates "anxious" clients, but even so he deflates anxiety appropriately.I have been saved physically by him before.Not sure I can trust anyone else for what's to come.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/11/2024

        Awesome . Exactly the person I needed to see

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/8/2024

        Very good

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/4/2024

        Efficient, knowledgeable, understanding; excellent care

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/4/2024

        From beginning to end everybody was very helpful and upbeat

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/28/2024

        Very thorough and friendly

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/7/2024

        EXCELLENT

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/7/2024

        Extremely capable physician.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/4/2024

        I believe Dr Black is an excellent doctor.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/28/2023

        Explained condition as it exists and what is to be done in future. Answered questions and concerns.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/28/2023

        Very understanding, efficient and effective. Practice with passion to patient

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/21/2023

        Terrific

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/17/2023

        Dr Black explained everything to me

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/3/2023

        Dr Black is a true professional and I feel he has my best interests in mind.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/19/2023

        Dr. Black is the man !!!!!!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/19/2023

        Good

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/9/2023

        He was very courteous, put me at ease about my condition, and it was very informative as to where we go from here

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/22/2023

        Great

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/22/2023

        Top of the line. Excellent reputation.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/18/2023

        Dr. Black is the upmost professional. He is friendly, affable, and relays info in a manner that I can understand.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/12/2023

        Extremely professional, knowledgeable, informative, thoughtful, and courteous.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/5/2023

        Dr. Black is attentive, informative and aware of my perspective. I trust him to guide me to the right treatment for my ailment. Engaging person too.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/1/2023

        Thank you!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/1/2023

        Dr Black is a gifted surgeon who has a wonderful ability to listen and explain things. My sister who is a career nursing supervisor was also very impressed by him.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/24/2023

        Great surgeon, great physician.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/21/2023

        Dr Black is the best

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/17/2023

        THE BEST

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/17/2023

        John Hopkins is the best and Dr Black is fantastic in the tests he orders and his discussions of your condition!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/17/2023

        Excellent physician and surgeon

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/14/2023

        Very professional, empathic, willing to listen to patient, caring, and willing to accommodate patients request for a telavisit due to driving distance.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/13/2023

        Very friendly and respectful

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/10/2023

        Dr. Black is one of the best doctors I have ever known. I have tremendous respect for him. My 10 years of vascular treatment at his office has been a great experience. The doctor's office is extremely thorough and caring. They have made a huge institution seem really small and people oriented. They listen and are responsive when I need them. Everyone is friendly and outgoing. I love everything about the place.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/31/2023

        Dr. BLACK IS AN OUTSTANDING, CARING DOCTOR I KNOW. HE SAVED MY LIFE AND CONTINUES TO OFFER EXCELLENT CARE

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/23/2023

        Dr Black is revered as a great connective tissue specialist. He Is savi?g liv3e ,

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/20/2023

        Dr James Black is in another league. His professionalism and knowledge were impressive.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/20/2023

        Dr Black Saved me from an intrusive surgery 6 years ago by proscribing medicine and exercise

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/7/2023

        No comments

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/5/2023

        Dr. Black is professional, and caring about my care and my health condition. He showed concern and knowledge In assuring the best care for me during my visit.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/29/2023

        Excellent second opinion in a very difficult situation.Everyone was very professional

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/25/2023

        Very professional. Took time to explain my concerns. Impressed with his knowledge of my current and past medical history as if I had been a patient of his for years.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/22/2023

        I think he is caring and very knowledgeable .

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/20/2023

        Dr James Black and his staff are the premier example of health care excellence.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/18/2023

        Dr Black is amazing! I highly recommend him to anyone.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/18/2023

        I've been a patient for my aortic dissection here for 22+ years...I've lived up and down the east coast and I come here for care...that says everything.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/18/2023

        Interested, thorough, knowledgeable about me & my problem area

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/18/2023

        Dr. Black and his staff have been always attentive and very caring people.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/4/2023

        This experience was one of my best

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/4/2023

        Extremely professional and caring. He explained everything clearly and educated me on what to expect with surgery and post operativly.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/26/2023

        Dr. Black is extremely competent and knowledgeable. He shows kindness, understanding and respect as he discusses your treatment.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/24/2023

        Dr Black is a great doctor - very intelligent, very warm and very thorough.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/16/2023

        Dr. Black and all the John Hopkins Staff at 601 Caroline Street are all very professional and always show concern as well as courtesy.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/16/2023

        Friendly, excellent communicator, responsive to questions,

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/15/2023

        Doctor Black is an experienced doctor and he saved my life.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/13/2023

        He is very good at explaining things in late terms, patiently answers questions, and demonstrates his expertise

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/13/2023

        He helped me to be able to walk again , procedure gave blood to my leg was very happy with my procedure

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/9/2023

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/29/2023

        Dr. Black was great. He treated with a lot of care and respect

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/25/2023

        Respected something that has to be earned and Dr Black certainly has done that

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/25/2023

        Outstanding!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/24/2023

        Dr. Black and his staff are the absolute best !!!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/16/2023

        He is courteous and I find him encouraging and very helpful.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/15/2023

        Dr. Black was well-prepared for my visit with him. He had obviously read my medical history and knew about the condition I was being seen for, and knew the results of tests I had done in the past for this condition and others.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/9/2023

        Dr Black very kind and professional explained my situation very clearly and completely. Answered all my questions to my satisfaction and thoroughly.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/7/2023

        Thorough, professional