Summary

Dr. Hamilton is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He is the Director, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and the Director of Hepatology for Johns Hopkins Medicine.

His clinical specialties include Wilson Disease, Cystic Fibrosis related liver disease, liver transplantation, hepatocellular carcinoma, cirrhosis, portal hypertension, acute and chronic viral, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NASH), autoimmune, and cholestatic liver disease. 

His research interests include the copper homeostasis and its regulation of lipid metabolism and liver injury, the fundamental mechanisms regulating liver fibrosis, and the molecular genetics of hepatocellular carcinoma and early detection biomarkers. 

Dr. Hamilton is a 2005 recipient of the National Institutes of Health/ National Research Scholar Award for gastroenterology and hepatology.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 26 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
  • 11 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

James Peter Hamilton has 2 locations

Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center

601 North Caroline Street Floor 7Baltimore, MD 21287

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Med School: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Wilmington University Med School: University of Cincinnati Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by James Peter Hamilton

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Priority Partners
  • Riverside Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

James Peter Hamilton has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

James Peter Hamilton has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Barrett Esophagus
  • Cancer
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Fatty Liver
  • Gastroenterologist
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Jaundice
  • Liver Cancer
  • Liver Cirrhosis
  • Liver Diseases
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 2000.

NPI Number

James Peter Hamilton's NPI number is 1295802791.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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James Hamilton is affiliated with The Johns Hopkins Hospital.
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What languages does James Hamilton speak?
James Hamilton speaks English.

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