Summary

Dr. Piper is a fellowship-trained transplant surgeon and a general surgeon that specializes in pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery. He serves as an associate professor of surgery at VCU and participates in missions to provide surgical services in underserved areas.After undergoing several surgical procedures in high school, Dr. Piper became interested in medicine and surgery and went on to work as an orderly in the operating rooms. During medical school, he developed a special interest in transplantation and completed a fellowship in multi-organ transplant. His goal is to help all patients suffering from end-stage organ disease as well as patients with cancers and complex problems of the pancreas, liver and bile ducts.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 42 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
  • 10 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Awards

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Office Location

Inova Schar Cancer - Great Falls Clinic (A dept of Fairfax Hospital)

8081 Innovation Park Dr Fl 5Fairfax, VA 22031
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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42 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Fairfax , VAWashington , DCWashington , DCWashington , DC
Med School: University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine Med School: Universidade Federal De Minas Gerais (Ufmg) Faculdade De Medicina Med School: University Of Manchester School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James B. Piper

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Innovation Health
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - DSNP
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Moda Health
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. James B. Piper has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James B. Piper has the following area of expertise

  • Electrocardiography (EKG)

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, General Surgery

Medical School

University of Ia Roy J & L Carver ComGraduated in 1984
Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TexasGraduated in 1984
University Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City IaGraduated in 1984

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Dr. James Piper is affiliated with INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITAL.

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