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James Woodward Robey

James Woodward Robey, MD

General Surgery

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

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

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

About James Woodward Robey

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Dr. James Robey is a Johns Hopkins surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive procedures. He has provided surgical services to Washington-area residents for over 30 years. He takes pride in providing a customized approach to care to ensure the best possible outcome.

Dr. Robey is consistently recognized as a top doctor in the region by Bethesda Magazine and Washingtonian.

Selected Publications

  • “Relationship between tumor necrosis factor, eicosanoids and platelet activating factor as mediators of endotoxin-induced shock in mice.” Adam K. Myers, James W. Robey.British Journal of Pharmacology. (1990) 99, 499-502.

     

  • “Ruptured, infected popliteal artery aneurysm, a case report.” James W. Robey, et al. Vascular Surgery. 1998.

Honors

  • Top Doctors, Washington Checkbook Magazine, 1/1/14
  • Top Doctors, Washington Checkbook Magazine, 3/1/07
  • Guide to America's Top Surgeons, Consumers' Research Council of America, 1/1/07
  • The John Carroll Society Award for outstanding service to underserved and charity patients., The Washington Archdiocesan Healthcare Network, 1/1/00
  • Outstanding Senior Surgical Resident Award for Transplant Service, Washington Hospital Center, 1/1/95
  • Meadox Prize in the History of Medicine, Washington Society for the History of Medicine, 1/1/93

Memberships

  • The American College of Surgeons,

    American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational association of surgeons with a commitment to improving the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice.

     

Professional Activities

  • Department of General Surgery, Subsection Chairman, 1/1/14
  • Department of General Surgery, Subsection Chairman, 1/1/05 - 12/30/06
  • Department of Surgery, Chairman, 1/1/08 - 12/31/10
  • Department of Surgery, Chairman Elect, 1/1/06 - 12/31/06

Locations

  1. Sibley Memorial Hospital
    • 5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 210, Washington, DC 20016
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Expertise

Education

  • Residency: MedStar Washington Hospital Center, General Surgery, 1996
  • Medical Education: Georgetown University School of Medicine, Medicine, MD, 1991
  • Graduate School: Georgetown University, Physiology, MS, 1988

Board Certifications

  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 1998

Insurance

Please contact the location directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.
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

90 ratings, 41 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
Provider Listened Carefully
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 3/19/2026

    Outstanding. Knowledgeable. Caring. Competent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2026

    Dr. Robey has a wonderful bedside manner. He explained everything to me very well. He listened patiently to my questions and concerns and he took the time to address each one.

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

    I was very pleased with Dr. James Robey as the surgeon for my gallbladder removal. I felt completely at ease in his professional care.

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

    Dr. Robey was very personable during the visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Dr. Robey is an exceptional surgeon! He hit a home run in my case and I'm grateful for his expertise and medical care. Thank you.

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

    Dr. Robey was excellent.

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

    Dr. Robey is excellent. He is confident, approachable and easy with whom to communicate. He works hard. He seems to be rushed all the time, which is unfortunate.

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

    Everything was great. I'm at ease with my upcoming surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Couldn't ask for better.

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

    Excellent service and very supportive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Excellent communicator; very personable, likable, and knowledgeable. Instilled confidence in the advice received.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Dr. Robey is very friendly and discusses the current health issue correctly.

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

    Very thoughtful and friendly. Matter fact. Loved it.

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

    I'm very pleased I chose him to explain the risks and benefits of surgery should it turn out I need it. Whether or not surgery is needed will depend, in part, on upcoming imaging. If surgery is needed, I will certainly choose him to do it.

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

    Good to work with him

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

    Dr Robey was superbly knowledgeable about my surgery and post-operative condition, performed a thorough exam, was compassionate and responded thoughtfully to all my questions & concerns. I could not have been more impressed by his impressive knowledge and helpful directives.

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

    Dr. Robey has excellent bedside manner. He was helpful in answering all of my questions.

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

    Very nice and patient. He listened to everything I asked, and he gave me literature to further my understanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    The best !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Dr. Robey is very easy to talk with and I was taken with his ""let's get on with it"" attitude.

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

    Excellent

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

    Excellent!

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

    Great first appointment. Dr. Robey was easy to talk to, had great recommendations and explained a pending procedure thoroughly. He took ample time to explain everything to me.

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

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Well spoken good Communication

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

    Excellent. Very patient and knowledgeable. I had to wait a while because Dr. Robey had an emergency surgery, but he came out to the waiting room in the beginning, explain the situation, and asked me if I wanted to wait. I said yes.

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

    Thorough, thoughtful, kind, respectful, great listener, upbeat, pragmatic, caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    I really liked Dr. Robey and appreciated the way he listened and provided clear and useful information.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Respectful, caring, explain everything in an easy way that anybody can understand. Very thorough. Nice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    The entire team had a very pleasant, upbeat demeanor and behaved professionally.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Dr Robey is outstanding, he's knowledgeable, personable, and tells it like it is. My favorites kind of guy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Dr. Robey was informative and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Excellent intake and excellent examination and preparation for surgery.

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

    Easy to talk to.

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

    Very professional

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

    Excellent care

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

    Very good

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

    He listened to all I had to say and answered all my questions in a lovely manner.

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

    Great job

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

    I very much appreciate Dr. Robey and how he treats his patients