Dr. James B. Piper
Overview
Dr. Piper is a transplant surgeon and a general surgeon with more than 20 years expertise in pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery. As one of the original physicians with Inova Medical Group, Dr. Piper has been employed by Inova for over 12 years. He currently serves as an associate professor of surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University 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 following his general surgical residency. Dr. Piper has always had a special interest in pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery and completed a second fellowship to develop special expertise in this area. 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. A native of Des Moines, Iowa, Dr. Piper currently resides in Northern Virginia with his wife and three children. In his spare time, he enjoys participating in mission trips around the world, traveling with his family and woodworking.
Dr. Piper is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pancreatectomy, and Kidney Transplant.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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Locations
8081 Innovation Park Dr, Level 5 - Great Falls Clinic, Fairfax, VA 22031
8081 Innovation Park Dr, 604, Fairfax, VA 22031
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Piper has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Inova Schar Cancer Institute
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James B. Piper
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James B. Piper?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James B. Piper by calling their office at 703-208-6654. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James B. Piper a top-rated expert for Familial Pancreatic Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James B. Piper is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Pancreatic Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James B. Piper specialize in?
While Dr. James B. Piper is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. James B. Piper participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James B. Piper has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. James B. Piper's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James B. Piper accept my insurance?
Dr. James B. Piper accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 703-208-6654 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Piper isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Piper isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Advanced
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Piper isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Piper isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Kidney TransplantDr. Piper isAdvanced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- PancreatectomyDr. Piper isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- CellulitisDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.