
Columbus James Giles Jr., MD
Family Medicine
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Germantown
- 20500 Seneca Meadows Parkway, Suite 2400, Germantown, MD 20876
- phone: 240-912-2738
- fax: 410-367-2165
Expertise
Education
UF Health Shands Hospital
Residency, Family Medicine, 1988Medical University of South Carolina
Medical Education, MD, 1985Board Certifications
Family Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine, 1988Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
303 ratings, 99 reviewsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
He listens to me and from there we decide what direction we should go to a better and healthier me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
First time seeing this provider, and will definitely ask for him in the future.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
Thorough. Excellent listener. Took time with me. Answered questions fully
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
The provide is among the best I have ever had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Satisfactory.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
He is a great person, a great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Excellent and informative visit. Very happy with Dr. Giles and his care team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Dr. Giles is awesome and with tones of patience. He gave me good advices regarding my health.He is awesome...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
Pleasant and courteous. Conservative approach to medications.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
Dr Giles has exhibited a high level of concern for my medical condition and is very professional and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
In addition to offering thorough health maintenance, medical recommendations, and illness prevention care, Dr. Giles genuinely cares for me as a whole person. He asks about family, work, lifestyle that affects health and well being, but in an easy welcoming way, discussing what is important to me. He has the skill, experience, and humanity of a truly superb physician,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2024
Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
Dr Giles
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Dr Giles is a wonderful doctor. He listens very closely to your problems and concerns. And provides different possible solutions not just one
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2024
Dr. Giles is great. He takes good care of me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Excellent service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Great job. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
Excellent service provided
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
Dr Giles is a wonderful doctor, he really takes time and cares about me as his patient. He is also very knowledgeable and explains things to me in a way that I can understand. He's the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Dr. Giles Iis a wonderful physician. He is caring and thorough. I enjoy visiting with him and rate him as the best PCP I've ever had. I can't say enough good things about my experiences with Dr. Giles.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
Competent, caring, engaged
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Friendly, Courteous and knowledgeable. Always Professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Very pleasant and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Dr Giles and his team at Johns Hopkins have been a god send for me. I feel very fortunate to have them as my healthcare providers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2024
Dr. Giles has a very pleasant personality. He is very thorough and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2024
Dr Giles treats me with compassion and respect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
Communication very well. Demonstrates kindness and respect. Showed interest endeavors to comprehend medical issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
Great bedside manner, professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Dr. Giles is extremely knowledgeable and caring about the patients
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
This was not a routine office visit - I was in need of an appt. For a medical concern. I have no previous relationship with Dr. Giles. He was professional, polite and ordered tests for my issue. The office was prompt in scheduling an appt. To see the first available dr. In the office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
Dr. Giles is thoughtful, attentive, responsive and thorough. He is practical and advises appropriately. Appreciate the time he spends with me during my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
Dr. Giles always makes suggestions on ways to improve Ian's quality of life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
He is an excellent listener and that helps him provide the best care. Acknowledged that stress was hampering my recovery. That shows he cares about mental as well as physical health. He explains things well and is very patient. He's also kind and empathetic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
He is one of the best providers I had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
My provider is Dr. Columbus Giles.He is an excellent doctor and has outstanding bedside manners. He is compassionate,, listens to you and gives you his complete attention. It is quite evident that he is very knowledgeable in his field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
Very goid
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
Good service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
My provider has been doing an excellent of providing my health care. He has not given me my latest test results because I have not taken the tests yet.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
Dr. Giles has been thorough, respectful, and kind in partnering with me for my best health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
Great. One of the best at Hopkins taking the time to listen to and respond to my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
I had a nice visit with Dr Giles
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
Great, supportive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Excellent physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
I feel comfortable with the doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Dr Giles is awesome. He has become like family
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Very thorough and friendly. Explained in detail what my blood tests meant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
The Johns Hopkins primary care physicians in Germantown provide the best of care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
Very pleased with visit....was a preop visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2024
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
Excellent and caring primary care physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
He is the best provider I ever have. Excellent in his work and the dedication and passion are very evident.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Keep up the good work.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Excellent Dr He listens carefully and is very empathetic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
Dr Giles always takes his time. That makes me feel like a valued patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
Dr. Giles was patient and answer any questions we had, gave clear instructions and then followed up with test results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
EXCELLENT
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2024
My provider is very thorough. He listens and involves me in my care. He is concerned about my health. He is respectful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Dr Giles is obviously an experienced, professional and knowledgeable clinician with years of experience. He is also interested, concerned, and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
Dr. Giles is always cheerful and listens to my concerns. He does an excellent job explaining what should be done and why. He is a great doctor. Our entire extended family (7 of us) now use this practice and 4 of us use Dr. Giles specifically based on internal family recommendations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
I have always been extremely satisfied with Dr. Giles' quality of care. Professional, thorough, and friendly. [Patient's name]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2024
Great as always took longer than most because I had a lot to go through. Intricate because so many things connected to one another. Learned alot and more work will be needed after visiting from other areas. But we're on track
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
Good provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
It was great to see Dr. Giles again. He took his time to explain my condition and referenced it to my previous history. I am glad that he was available to see me and I am glad that he is my secondary provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
Excellent experience. Very knowledgeable and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
He spent time talking to patient in all concerns that patient asked. He is above and beyond not rushing off.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Excellent job!
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
He was attentive and polite. After our appointment was over he took me and had me sit in an area waiting to have lab work done . Which I wasn't.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Dr Giles initiated this visit as a response for a refill for Metforeman. Dr Giles had referred me to an endocrinologist for follow-up for my type 2 diabetes seven months ago. I informed him I did make an appointment immediately but as a new patient it would take eight months to be seen. Thankfully Dr Giles ordered all the blood work for this anticipated visit in advance. This is a wonderful G.P. And so happy I found him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
The virtual exam was perfect for what I needed: a prescription refill.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
The lack of in office services, such as drawing blood and general surgery is VERY inconvenient. It means that my PCP is nothing more than an expensive referral service. None the less Dr Giles is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
Satisfactory!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
Dr. Giles is friendly and efficient. He pays attention.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
Dr Giles is fabulous. I cannot say enough good things about his level of care and patient focus - I'm very grateful for his bedside manner, knowledge, and empathy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
It went fine , no complaints
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2024
Dr. Giles is compassionate and thorough primary care physician. He cares about my social and psychological well being as much as my physical health. After receiving new records from me during our visit, he reviewed all the records within a day and sent me text and email recommendations from his nurse within a day, then followed up with a phone call.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2024
Since this was my first visit with Dr. Giles, he was very friendly, easy to talk with and very professional in his conversation with me. Thank you Dr. Giles.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
Excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
Excellent patient/Doctor interaction
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
Prompt, professional, compassionate care where I needed it. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
I feel so fortunate to have Dr Giles be my health care provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
I'm fortunate to have an exceptional care team!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
I am satisfied with my current provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Always pleased with Dr. Giles. Very professional, thorough, and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Very welcome make you feel like family and also care for your well-being and mental health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2024
Dr Giles, [Name] (his MA) and the rest of the Germantown office are all excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2024
I'm glad to care by Doctor Giles and nurses in the office
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
Very kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2024
I love how the Dr takes his time to explain and ask appreciate questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
Dr. Giles is great and always takes his time with me. He is never in a rush and always starts our appointments by discussing how things are since he last saw me before tackling the new issue. He had a great deal of concern for not just my physical health but my mental health as well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2024
Perfect
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2024
I was thoroughly impressed. Dr Giles was professional, helpful and kind. Should Dr [ ] decide to not return to the practice I definitely will try to make Dr. Giles my new Primary Care Physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2024
Dr. Giles is a great primary care Dr. He listened to the reason I was there. He looked at the issue and told me what it was and how he was going to treat it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2024
Dr Giles is always great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2024
I felt he took a lot of time to discuss my health and to explain things to me about those items I did not understand. It was overall a good experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2024
Dr Giles is a very professional and caring phiysician.