
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 Pancreatic Cancer, Familial 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. Dr. Piper is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
8081 Innovation Park Dr, 604, Fairfax, VA 22031
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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
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2 Clinical Trials
Inova Cardiac And Vascular Surgery
Dr. Dipankar Mukherjee is a specialty care physician board certified in general and vascular surgery and serves as Chief of Vascular Surgery at Inova Fairfax Hospital. He has been a medical staff member at Inova Fairfax Hospital since 1990. Dr. Mukherjee is a registered vascular technologist and peripheral vascular interpreter. He currently practices only vascular surgery and specializes in the management of aortic aneurysms (open and minimally invasive technique), carotid artery surgery, dialysis access, and laser treatment of varicose veins and blockages in all arteries. Dr. Mukherjee became interested in vascular surgery because he could help his patients by performing minimally invasive endovascular procedures and open surgery to treat various vascular issues and improve their quality of life. Dr. Mukherjee was selected by the Society for Vascular Surgery Executive Board to be a member of their writing group, working on the Global vascular guidelines on the management of chronic limb-threatening ischemia (GVG CLTI). He is a steering committee member for the Senior Group of the Society of Vascular Surgery. He participates in several ongoing national and international trials to manage abdominal aortic aneurysms and carotid and peripheral arterial diseases. He has authored over 120 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters and is a speaker at major national vascular conferences. Dr. Mukherjee was born in India. He has served in the U.S. Army as Chief of Vascular Surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA. He currently resides in Northern Virginia with his wife. He has two daughters who are both physicians and four grandchildren who are their pride and joy. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, watching cricket and playing tennis. Dr. Mukherjee is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Angioplasty. Dr. Mukherjee is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2027 and American Board Of Surgery - Vascular Surgery - 2029. Dr. Mukherjee is currently accepting new patients.
Main Hospital-Surgical Specialty Clinic
Marc Levitt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Levitt is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Levitt is board certified in Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 2010, Cardiothoracic Surgery: American Board Of Surgery, 2010, and Pediatric Surgery: American Board Of Surgery, 2012. Dr. Levitt is currently accepting new patients.
Inova Saville Screening And Prevention Center
"Dr. Shawna Willey joined our renowned Breast Cancer Program with more than 30 years of experience, and serves as Peterson Chair of Breast Cancer Research, a position endowed by the Peterson Family Foundation. In her role, she leads research endeavors and provides recommendations for new technologies and treatments in breast cancer. She joined Inova Schar Cancer from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital where she was the Chief of the Department of Surgery and Director of MedStar's Regional Breast Health Program. She is the former President of the American Society of Breast Surgery and the current Chairman of the Board of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. As a board-certified breast surgeon, Dr. Willey has spent her entire career in the Washington, DC, area, mentoring medical students, residents and breast surgery fellows. She is recognized nationally and internationally for her leadership and surgical capabilities, and has performed medical missions, including health education programs, throughout the world. Dr. Willey has led advances in surgical technology and research as a pioneer in the adoption of nipple-sparing mastectomy, and management and surveillance of patients with gene mutation carriers. She has written more than 50 peer-reviewed articles and book contributions and is consistently listed as ""Top Doctor"" in Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report and ""Best Doctor"" in Washingtonian Magazine. Areas of Focus Breast surgery Nipple-sparing mastectomy Management and surveillance of patients with gene mutation carriers Blog Posts Is Radiation Necessary After Breast Cancer Surgery? (May 2021)". Dr. Willey is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Willey is currently accepting new patients.
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 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 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 Pancreatic Cancer, Familial 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 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.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Piper isAdvanced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant
- 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.
- CholecystitisDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- CholestasisDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- EndoscopyDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- GallstonesDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- GastrectomyDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- GastrostomyDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HepatectomyDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Hepatectomy.
- Hepatic Cystic HamartomaDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- HerniaDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Liver CancerDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- NecrosisDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrectomyDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Pancreas TransplantDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Pancreas Transplant.
- Pancreatic AdenomaDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Adenoma.
- Pancreatic PseudocystDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Pseudocyst.
- PancreatoblastomaDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatoblastoma.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- Pyogenic Liver AbscessDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Pyogenic Liver Abscess.
- Reconstructive Urology SurgeryDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Reconstructive Urology Surgery.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Piper isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.


