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Columbus James Giles Jr.

Columbus James Giles Jr., MD

Family Medicine

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Child 3-12
  • Adolescent 13-17
  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

About Columbus James Giles Jr.

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Germantown
    • 20500 Seneca Meadows Parkway, Suite 2400, Germantown, MD 20876
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Expertise

Education

  • Residency: University of Florida Shands Hospital, Family Medicine, 1988
  • Medical Education: Medical University of South Carolina, MD, 1985

Board Certifications

  • Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 1988

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthSmart/Accel
  • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
  • MultiPlan
  • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
  • Point Comfort Underwriters
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

290 ratings, 92 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    Excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2026

    Great communication. A pleasure to work with.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    The best. Always helpful and individualized my option. Great listener. Super knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    I feel relaxed and happy with him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    Satisfactory

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Dr. GIles is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2026

    He have a good bedside manner

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Dr. Columbus Giles is an amazing healthcare provider compassionate, attentive, and truly dedicated to patient care. I felt heard, respected, and well cared for throughout my visit. His Team is also very outstanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    My doctor has always been great explaining my health issues and providing excellent care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    He was. Very knowledgeable was interested in how we were doing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    Great experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Dr. Giles was polite and helpful. The issue I had was relatively minor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Very professional and knowledgeable, I really like having him as my doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    very competent physician with great best side manners

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Dr Giles

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Dr Columbus Giles is a knowledgeable provider. I am happy with his services.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Good work

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Very Helpful. Showed interest and concern

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Excellent and professional!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    Courteous, friendly, knowledgeable, approachable, gave the referral I needed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Dr. Giles and Team

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    I am very satisfied with my provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Dr. Giles is the best primary care physician I have ever had.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Dr Giles is excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Dr. Giles is excellent. He listens well and answers questions thoroughly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Great overall experience

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    My primary care physician is very professional, respectful, and always attentive to listening to any concerns that I may have about my health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    He's the best. Competent, kind, respectful and nice. Takes the time to explain things.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    He is absolutely amazing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    It's a new year, I want to be healthier than I was last year. I have the most caring, comparison, knowledgeable, understanding doctor. Dr. Columbus Giles. I know he will get me there. I would have no other P.C. Thanks Dr Giles.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/26/2025

    Dr Giles

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/26/2025

    Dr. Giles is a great listener and shows genuine concern for my health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Dr Giles is en excellent physician. He's caring and very thorough. I trust his expertise

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    Attentive and explains things in understandable terms.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    Dr. Giles is always personable and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    Doctor Giles is a wonderful caring person. I truly like him and am glad he is my PCP.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Dr Giles is a fully capable doctor with a calm and friendly style. He listens carefully and offers good advice to all my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Dr Giles is consistently kind, knowledgeable and professional.I

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    I have been seeing this provider last four years and I have so much respect for him as a Doctor also as human being.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    One of the best doctor ever, he cares for patient health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Dr. Giles

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    Outstanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    Dr. Columbus Giles is an exceptional provider who truly goes above and beyond for his patients. He listen with compassion, explain everything clearly, and consistently show genuine care and professionalism. I always feel heard, supported, and confident in the treatment I receive. I'm grateful to have such a dedicated and knowledgeable doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Dr Giles

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Great job!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Dr Giles was very considerate and took time to listen to me during my visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Dr Giles makes you feel at ease when he is attending to you.Listen attentively and provides answers to your questions.He does everything you ask for.He doesn't rush when providing care. He is amazing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Fantastic!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/20/2025

    Thanks!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    I am very happy

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Listen patient and helps

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Dr. Giles is a most personable gentleman and an outstanding doctor. He takes plenty of time to listen to you and care for you. I'm a nervous guy when it comes to doctors and he always makes me feel at ease as well as his wonderful nurse [staff]. I'm grateful that he is my doctor and would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a PCP.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    He is awesome!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    I am quite satisfied with my healthcare provider. And I applaud Johns Hopkins for telling United Healthcare to go pound sand!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Very patient and personable provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Great as always.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Dr Giles is an excellent practitioner with great bedside manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    Dr. Giles is one of the best doctors I've ever had. He listens to me and cares about me. He develops trust with his patients. Here spends the time he needs to understand everything going on and treats me like a whole person and does not address medical issues in isolation, and he incorporates information about mental health states too. I've referred people to him already and they love going to him for care as well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    He was very professional, and caring!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Dr. Giles is always very informative about issues of relevancy to my health, and takes the necessary time to ensure a thorough apparaisal of my health at the time of the visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Great ! Can't complain

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    We are very saddened to read that UnitedHealth and Johns Hopkins could not reach an agreement. My spouse and I were pleased with the level of service we received from the Germantown office.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    EXCELLENT

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Dr Giles is the best! Knowledgeable, professional, kind and thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Dr. Giles, is patient, engaging, focused and thoughtful. I feel very comfortable about everything he does.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Friendly and professional.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Excellent and caring PCP

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Satisfactory!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    I wish Doctor Giles has some times available closed to Rockville-Bethesda

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    Dr Giles is excellent. He communicates well, and listens carefully to what I have to say.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Dr. Giles is wonderful. He's very thorough, respectful, friendly and thoughtful. I am really amazed at how he seems to remember details of previous visits. Along with all that, I completely trust his work as a doctor. Of the doctors I have seen in my life, he is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Col Giles

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    I have never ever felt ignored, discarded or disrespected. Dr. Giles is an excellent concerned doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    It's excelente professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    I've attended this office for several years. The service provided has always been of quality.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Dr. Giles is very throughout and caring physician. He coaches me in many medical challenges that I have had.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Dr Giles have very good bedside manner. He is respectful and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Dr Columbus Giles best Dr in Germantown Md

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    I travel from Rockville to Germantown to see Dr Giles. He's always very thorough with a great bedside manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    For me it was an excellent visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Thanks him for the kindness

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Dr Giles was professional, courteous, and friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    I like that he spends time with you patiently and doesn't rush the visit. Very good bedside manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    Really nice doctor, he is patient with me, and offers healthy advice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Dr. Giles is an excellent physician with a kind, compassion manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Dr. Columbus Giles is a very professional, engaging. And caring Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Dr Giles is professional and focused during my visits.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Dr Giles continues to be an incredible patient, focused doctor whom I am very grateful to have watching over me.He always takes the time to listen to my concerns, advise me clearly on next steps and suggestions, and always look for ways to make me feel better. I have already recommended him to multiple members of my family and friends.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Personable,great listener and very professional.