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James Hamilton Black III

James Hamilton Black III, MD

4.9182 ratings, 74 reviews

Vascular Surgery

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

In-Network Plans

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Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About James Hamilton Black III

Professional Titles

  • Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy
  • David Goldfarb, MD Research Professor of Surgery
  • Attending Surgeon

Primary Academic Title

Professor of Surgery

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Dr. Black is an expert in the care of patients with aortic aneurysms.  Dr. Black and the Vascular Team at Hopkins take pride in the fact their techniques and results have been published in the flagship journals in the field of Vascular Surgery. Our peer reviewed results demonstrate a record of safety and operative outcomes that is unrivaled regionally and nationally.  Indeed, no other vascular program in the Baltimore, District of Columbia, or the Mid-Atlantic region, has accumulated and demonstrated a similar experience in the care of patients with aortic aneurysms. 

Dr. Black has been invited to lecture his colleagues, both across the nation and worldwide, on his techniques to manage and repair aneurysms in the abdomen (AAA), thoracic aneurysms (TAA) and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAA). Dr. Black has unique experience with management of aortic dissection and genetically inherited conditions that may predispose patients to aortic aneurysm and dissection such as Marfan Syndrome, Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and Familial Thoracic Aneurysm and Dissection Syndrome.  His experience in this regard has many important implications for all patients with aneurysms, and through these insights, he advocates for his patients to invoke many non-surgical approaches therapies that can reduce the future risk of aneurysm events and thus improves the length and quality of his patients' life.

Dr. Black is the most experienced surgeon in the mid-Atlantic Region with both traditional surgical, and more recently complex endovascular repairs using the FDA approved fenestrated endovascular devices.  Additionally, he is one of the few surgeons nationwide who has FDA approval for next generation devices that may be suitable for patients with all types of aneurysms that involve the chest and abdomen (TAAA). 

Dr. Black also collaborates with surgeons in the fields of neurosurgery, surgical oncology and urology to provide vascular reconstructions of all territories in the body to allow cure from cancerous tumors.  Many patients are often unfairly denied a chance at cure for fear of involvement of nearby vessels.  Dr. Black and colleagues have published their results for reconstruction of veins and nearby arteries for pancreatic cancer and renal cell carcinoma cure.

Dr. Black joined the surgical faculty of the Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2004. He completed his General Vascular Surgery Fellowship in the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital and received his General Surgery Training in the Halsted General Surgery Training Program at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Black maintains an active practice in all aspects of vascular surgery.  In addition to his interest with open surgical reconstruction of complex aortic disease, he aggressively pursues the application of minimally invasive endovascular technologies for patients with occlusive disease of the carotid, renal, mesenteric, and lower extremity arteries.

His research interests include the cellular and molecular events underpinning the development of aortic catastrophe in both atherosclerotic and connective tissue disorders, as well as diagnosis of aortic dissection and malperfusion syndromes. He has also devised protocols that make surgery safer at Hopkins and these have been shared nationwide for the betterment of the field.

To support Dr. Black's research, visit: https://secure.jhu.edu/form/Black 

Centers and Institutes

Heart and Vascular Institute

X Profile

https://www.twitter.com/JamesHBlackMD

Clinical Trial Keywords

Aortic Dissection

Videos

Research Summary

Molecular biology and development of rapid diagnostic assays for aortic dissection.  Aortic wall homoeostasis and dysfunction leading to thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms.

PubMed - Publications

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=black+jh

Selected Publications

  • Arnaoutakis DJ, Arnaoutakis GJ, Beaulieu RJ, Abularrage CJ, Lum YW, Black JH 3rd. Results of adjunctive spinal drainage and/or left subclavian artery bypass in thoracic endovascular aortic repair. Ann Vasc Surg. 2014; 28(1):65-73.

  • Arnaoutakis G, Hundt JA, Shah AS, Cameron DE, Black JH. Comparative analysis of hospital costs of open and endovascular thoracic aortic repair. Vasc and Endovasc Surg. 2011 Jan; 45(1): 39-45.

  • Black JH 3rd. Aneurysms Caused by Connective Tissue Abnormalities. In: Cronenwett JL, Johnston KW, eds. Vascular Surgery. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2014: 2248-2269.

  • Black JH. Technique for repair of suprarenal and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. J Vasc Surg. 2009: 50(4): 936-41.

  • Brooke BS, Arnauotakis G, McDonnell N, Black JH. Contemporary management of vascular complications associated with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. J Vasc Surg. 2010 Jan; 51(1): 131-138.

Honors

  • Distinguished Fellow, Society for Vascular Surgery, 7/1/14
  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons, 1/1/06
  • Johns Hopkins Surgical Residents Teaching Award, 1/1/02
  • Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical School Honor Society, 1/1/94

Lectures & Presentations

  • "Endovascular and Surgical Management of Connective Tissue Disorder Patients.", University of Toronto Visiting Professorship, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, 12/4/16
  • Connective Tissue Disorders and Aortic Surgery: Lessons Learned at Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Center, Aortic Grand Rounds, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, 2/4/15
  • The Playbook for Connective Tissue Disorders: Marfan, VEDS and Loeys-Dietz, Grand Rounds, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York City, New York, 10/14/15
  • Vascular Care, Processes,and Outcomes in the Endovascular Era, Eoin O'Malley Inaugural Lecture, Mater Misercordia Hospital, University College of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, 10/5/12
  • Vascular Resection for Oncologic Cure: Method or Madness, Stanford University Grand Rounds, Stanford University, 4/25/16

Memberships

  • American College of Surgeons
  • American Medical Association
  • Association of Academic Surgery
  • Chesapeake Vascular Society
  • Eastern Vascular Society
  • Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society
  • Society for Vascular Surgery
  • Society for Vascular Ultrasound
  • Southern Association for Vascular Surgery

Locations

  1. Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
  2. Medical Arts Building - Columbia
    • 11085 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 103, Columbia, MD 21044
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Vascular Surgery, 2004
  • Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, General Surgery, 2002
  • Medical Education: Northwestern University School of Medicine, MD, 1995

Board Certifications

  • Vascular Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 2005
  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2003

Insurance

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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)
  • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

182 ratings, 74 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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Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/23/2026

    I think Dr. Black is the BEST! Actually, he saved me from severe future problems if he had not performed surgery when he did.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    Excellent and informative visit. Thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    Fantastic all

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Dr Black provides clear feedback about ultrasound results and implications. He listens attentively, and is reassuring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Best experience ever. Dr Black is absolutely awesome.

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

    Professional, engaging and friendly

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

    Dr. Black explained what is needed for my surgery with clear explantation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Very satisfied with Dr. Black

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

    Dr.Black is always very caring an attentive.When I'm nervous,his manner always puts me at ease.

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

    My provider and first visit was with Dr. James Black.I felt comfortable during our consultation. Dr Black shared his review of my medical reports for Ultrasound and CTA. His discussion on the history of Artery Plaque treatment was exactly what I was hoping for. He explained how over the years the medical community better understands people can live with plaque and jumping to the conclusion that an operation is necessary is outdated. Dr. Black proved to me that he is a leader in his field. I have full confidence in his ability to provide me with the most competent care.

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

    Excellent Vasc Surgeon, with consern about my health

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

    I was impressed and consoled by his experience and plan to treat my condition, and how he was extremely familiar with my case history prior when I met with him. He was clear and very pleasant and I felt hope when I left.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Thank you for the superb care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    All my providers at Hopkins have alwaysMade me feel safe. That is the most important thing to me is when i'm in the hospital.That I know i'm safe. I have learned the hard way that not all hospitals are created equally. Johns hopkins hospital has always been at my side. I pray I never ever need their services again.But if I do I know I'll be in good hands.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    My provider was fine, but for the information given, I felt it could have been a zoom call because I drove to Baltimore from Germantown Md which was an hr drive and my visit was less than 20 minutes

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

    Dr. Black is the best!

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

    Great visit

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

    Dr. Black has been following my health issue for years. He is excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Dr. Black has a great bedside manner and is very attentive to my issues with Marfan syndrome. He always explains things very clearly and is always willing to answer questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Rockstar!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    I have no concerns. Dr black's Office reached out to me once they saw the results of some testing that I have done annually. Very grateful for that.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    I Trust they do the Best for me

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    I am grateful of the detailed explanation he's provided thus far.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    There are not enough good things to say about Dr Black, J-H, vascular services/surgical services , just world class -phenomenal.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    He was very nice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Dr Black is thoughtful in assessing medical problems that aren't transparent, that might have more than one reasonable explanation. He recognizes the risks inherent in uncertainty--and thereby avoids the risks that might lie in overconfidence. Who could ask for more?

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    Excellent service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    Dr Black is great. So easy to work with.

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

    Dr. Black is an excellent surgeon. I have complete confidence in his abilities and opinion/s.

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

    Very kind and polite.

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

    Very good

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

    Dr. Black is A+ in my opinion. I was referred to him for the treatment of AAA. One year ago he preformed FEVAR. This was my annual follow up. He is a top notch surgeon and very special person.

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

    [staff] referred me to Dr. Black. I was very pleased with the speed at which the appt could be arranged. Dr. Black was very kind and helpful. I will see him again in January to assess progress

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

    All good

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

    Dr Black takes his time and explains everything to you and also listen to your concerns.

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

    Exceptional, knowledgeable, and trustworthy.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Being referred from another cardiologist expected a little more interest in determining what's wrong. Like so many other visits feel like any medical records or info was opened only moments before Md came in the room.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Dr. Black was very respectful, but we waited 2 hours to see him for a 10 minute appointment. We could have done a telehealth visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    Dr Black is great. Very factual and experienced.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    So happy to be able to visit this provider . I am honored too have him orlidtrate my major surgery and so happy to visit him at J H H

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    Dr. Black and the Hopkins Team are the best! Dr. Black saved my life!

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

    Dr Black is a true professional, he is thorough, kind and shows the ultimate attention to detail and my health needs. I feel fortunate to have him as my doctor.

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

    Very good

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

    Dr. Jim Black III is excellent

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    I feel confident and assures that I am in the best care possible with Dr. Black. Thank you!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    Very Knowledgeable, skilled surgeon, good communicator, and empathetic

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Excellent

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

    Dr. Black saved my life in 2022. If It weren't for him, I wouldn't be here. I follow up with him annually. He spends a lot of time with me and answers every question. I never feel rushed. He is a wonderful physician, surgeon and person to talk to!

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

    Great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Have every respect for the doctor for this appointment and many before over the years

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Very friendly andkindness

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

    Great all around

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Simply the very best vascular cardiologist available.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    Dr Hamilton is an excellent care taker. He's pleasant and personable and covers all n3 3ssary aspects of my care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    Excellent care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    Dr. Black is very down to earth, listens intently and is great at making post surgical suggestions. He made me feel at ease regarding postsurgical AAA repair. Listen to all my concerns regarding going back to work. I am incredibly grateful that I was referred to him for the surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    Dr Black is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Excellent care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    I don't travel across the continent to see Dr. Black, if I didn't think he was the best physician for my problem.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    Dr. Black was awesome. Very informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    Very knowledgeable but he yawned a lot during our visit

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

    Dr Black is an excellent physician and very knowledgeable. He made me feel very comfortable with my medical problem. I had a very successful EVAR procedure without complications.

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

    Respectful, knowledgeable, friendly, efficient, capable

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

    Excellant

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

    He is the best!

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

    Excellent

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

    Very Good

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

    Dr. Black stands out as a vascular surgeon, he preformed a delicate surgery on me successfully and is recognized among his peers in the medical profession as being one of the best. And I was lucky to have him perform the vascular abdominal surgery on me in April 2024

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

    Great experience. Dr Black is very patient oriented.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2025

    Exceptional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    I want to thank Dr Black for saving my life.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Knowledgeable, concerned, and comprehensive