
James Hamilton Black III, MD
Vascular Surgery
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About James Hamilton Black III
Professional Titles
- Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy
- David Goldfarb, MD Research Professor of Surgery
- Attending Surgeon
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Surgery
Background
Dr. Black is an expert in the care of patients with aortic aneurysms. Dr. Black and the Vascular Team at Hopkins take pride in the fact their techniques and results have been published in the flagship journals in the field of Vascular Surgery. Our peer reviewed results demonstrate a record of safety and operative outcomes that is unrivaled regionally and nationally. Indeed, no other vascular program in the Baltimore, District of Colombia, or the Mid-Atlantic region, has accumulated and demonstrated a similar experience in the care of patients with aortic aneurysms.
Dr. Black has been invited to lecture his colleagues, both across the nation and worldwide, on his techniques to manage and repair aneurysms in the abdomen (AAA), thoracic aneurysms (TAA) and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAA). Dr. Black has unique experience with management of aortic dissection and genetically inherited conditions that may predispose patients to aortic aneurysm and dissection such as Marfan Syndrome, Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and Familial Thoracic Aneurysm and Dissection Syndrome. His experience in this regard has many important implications for all patients with aneurysms, and through these insights, he advocates for his patients to invoke many non-surgical approaches therapies that can reduce the future risk of aneurysm events and thus improves the length and quality of his patients' life.
Dr. Black is the most experienced surgeon in the mid-Atlantic Region with both traditional surgical, and more recently complex endovascular repairs using the FDA approved fenestrated endovascular devices. Additionally, he is one of the few surgeons nationwide who has FDA approval for next generation devices that may be suitable for patients with all types of aneurysms that involve the chest and abdomen (TAAA).
Dr. Black also collaborates with surgeons in the fields of neurosurgery, surgical oncology and urology to provide vascular reconstructions of all territories in the body to allow cure from cancerous tumors. Many patients are often unfairly denied a chance at cure for fear of involvement of nearby vessels. Dr. Black and colleagues have published their results for reconstruction of veins and nearby arteries for pancreatic cancer and renal cell carcinoma cure.
Dr. Black joined the surgical faculty of the Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2004. He completed his General Vascular Surgery Fellowship in the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital and received his General Surgery Training in the Halsted General Surgery Training Program at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Black maintains an active practice in all aspects of vascular surgery. In addition to his interest with open surgical reconstruction of complex aortic disease, he aggressively pursues the application of minimally invasive endovascular technologies for patients with occlusive disease of the carotid, renal, mesenteric, and lower extremity arteries.
His research interests include the cellular and molecular events underpinning the development of aortic catastrophe in both atherosclerotic and connective tissue disorders, as well as diagnosis of aortic dissection and malperfusion syndromes. He has also devised protocols that make surgery safer at Hopkins and these have been shared nationwide for the betterment of the field.
Centers and Institutes
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Clinical Trial Keywords
Aortic Dissection
Videos
Research Summary
Molecular biology and development of rapid diagnostic assays for aortic dissection. Aortic wall homoeostasis and dysfunction leading to thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms.
Selected Publications
Arnaoutakis DJ, Arnaoutakis GJ, Beaulieu RJ, Abularrage CJ, Lum YW, Black JH 3rd. Results of adjunctive spinal drainage and/or left subclavian artery bypass in thoracic endovascular aortic repair. Ann Vasc Surg. 2014; 28(1):65-73.
Arnaoutakis G, Hundt JA, Shah AS, Cameron DE, Black JH. Comparative analysis of hospital costs of open and endovascular thoracic aortic repair. Vasc and Endovasc Surg. 2011 Jan; 45(1): 39-45.
Black JH 3rd. Aneurysms Caused by Connective Tissue Abnormalities. In: Cronenwett JL, Johnston KW, eds. Vascular Surgery. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2014: 2248-2269.
Black JH. Technique for repair of suprarenal and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. J Vasc Surg. 2009: 50(4): 936-41.
Brooke BS, Arnauotakis G, McDonnell N, Black JH. Contemporary management of vascular complications associated with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. J Vasc Surg. 2010 Jan; 51(1): 131-138.
Honors
- Distinguished Fellow, Society for Vascular Surgery, 7/1/14
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons, 1/1/06
- Johns Hopkins Surgical Residents Teaching Award, 1/1/02
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical School Honor Society, 1/1/94
Lectures & Presentations
- "Endovascular and Surgical Management of Connective Tissue Disorder Patients.", University of Toronto Visiting Professorship, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, 12/4/16
- Connective Tissue Disorders and Aortic Surgery: Lessons Learned at Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Center, Aortic Grand Rounds, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, 2/4/15
- The Playbook for Connective Tissue Disorders: Marfan, VEDS and Loeys-Dietz, Grand Rounds, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York City, New York, 10/14/15
- Vascular Care, Processes,and Outcomes in the Endovascular Era, Eoin O'Malley Inaugural Lecture, Mater Misercordia Hospital, University College of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, 10/5/12
- Vascular Resection for Oncologic Cure: Method or Madness, Stanford University Grand Rounds, Stanford University, 4/25/16
Memberships
- American College of Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- Association of Academic Surgery
- Chesapeake Vascular Society
- Eastern Vascular Society
- Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society
- Society for Vascular Surgery
- Society for Vascular Ultrasound
- Southern Association for Vascular Surgery
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-5165
- fax: 410-367-2462
- Medical Arts Building - Columbia
- 11085 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 103, Columbia, MD 21044
- phone: 410-730-1988
- fax: 410-367-2249
Expertise
Education
Massachusetts General Hospital
Fellowship, Vascular Surgery, 2004Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, General Surgery, 2002Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 1995Board Certifications
Vascular Surgery
American Board of Surgery, 2005Surgery
American Board of Surgery, 2003Insurance
- 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
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
189 ratings, 68 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 2/3/2025
Very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
Nurse and doctor were excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
Very encouraging and warm.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Dr Black is a great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Love Dr Black. He's easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2024
He is excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2024
Dr. Black and his team are always friendly and Dr. Black always explains things in a way that is easy to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2024
I come across the country to see him. I could go Sanford. Is that clear enough?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
Dr Black provides excellent care and service, there no words to express my gratitude for his care and understanding. SIMPLY PUT, HE IS THE BEST!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
This was a follow up appointment from a hospital stay.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2024
Very respectful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2024
Enjoyed the visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
Dr. Black and his team is the absolute best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
Dr. Black Is thorough and I feel confident that he understands my health issues and is on top of the best plan for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
Excellent understanding, competent and excellent in every way
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
Very friendly, knowledgeable and takes the amount of time we need to answer any questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2024
The services was very good. Grade A
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2024
Dr Black substituted for Dr [ ] was well informer: my condition He explained all possible outcomes I may face
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
Visit with Dr. Black was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
Dr Black is by far the best health care provider I've ever had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
He's the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
Dr Black is extremely knowledgeable about my rare connective tissue disorder. I'm I live in Boston and will be traveling to JHH because of his expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
I saw two other vascular surgeons prior to seeing Dr. Black and he was by far the most experienced, provided the best care, and got me the greatest relief. I can't say enough good things about him and the care he provided!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2024
Dr. Black is wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2024
Dr Black is one of the best doctor's I have ever had a vist with.....
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
Dr black is very informative and explains everything well. Always a true kind professional great to have him as a doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
This was a consult visit. Dr. Black explained available options for my care. I am confident that he is the surgeon that should preform the procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Dr Black has given me a new lease on life. He is kind, gentle, and very professional. His PA was wonderful too.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Professional in every aspect. Made me feel relieved.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
Professional, friendly, respectful and very clear in his communication
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
Best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
Excellent Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2024
I travel across the continent to see Dr. Black and his team. That pretty much tells ypou everythong
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
DR. JAMES BLACK III IS THE BEST MOST ADMIRABLE AND PROFESSIONAL DOCTOR I HAVE EVER DEALT WITH IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. HE SAVED MY LIFE ! I WILL FOREVER BE IN HIS DEBT AND GRATITUDE. MY WIFE AND CHILDREN ARE EXTREMELY FORTUNATE. MY OLDEST DAUGHTER MADELINE IS STUDYING TO BE A CARDIO THORASIC SURGEON THANKS TO DR. BLACK.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Very nice respectful very calming. Reviewed my tests before he came in my room. He was very prepared for our visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
Dr Black is Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
I chose him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/5/2024
Dr Black is the best. Very Professional. .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
Top notch professional scholar knowledge of the latest treatments and very courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Great doctor , helped me tremendesley
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2024
The nurse helped me to set up my chart because I didn't know how to do it. Very kind didn't make me feel bad
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2024
Dr. Black is calmly reassuring as we continue to address my needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
Dr. Black and [Staff], his assistant, are very kind, knowledgeable and provided us with a positive experience. I thank them both.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2024
Dr black is the greatest in the world
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2024
COMBINE CT TEST AND FOLLOWED BY DR. BLACK APPOINTMENT IS A WONDERFUL ARRANGEMENT.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2024
Had a nice talk with the doctor. He talked about what is currently going on and what I should expect short term.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
Very nice and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Dr Black is very knowledgeable on my condition. Listen to my concerns and explained proposed treatment very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
I have confidence in his decision-making.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
Dr Black is a very personable physician with the knowledge and expertise I was seeking.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
Dr. Black is outstanding and very clear with his medical summary and advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
He explain my condition and listens well to me He is very respectful and explains my medical condition in great detail this is the first
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2024
Dr, provided a clear understanding of test conducted. Came across as a concerned professional with a positive outlook.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2024
Dr. James Black gave very precise information about the next steps in the treatment for my health condition. He showed detailed familiarity with the history of the progression and changes related to my specific health condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2024
Dr.Black is top notch!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2024
Probably saved my life so not much more to say than that. Great guy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2024
All were perfessional and did their jobs to the best of their ability. I have always loved John's Hopkins.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2024
He provided excellent care. I had seen two other vascular specialists, but it was only Dr. Black who was able to improve my medical situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2024
Doctor Black is the man. I'd trust him with my life, and one day I may have to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2024
Very impressive! No wonder JH is #1 in the world!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2024
Outstanding Service was provided!