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James O Peabody, MD
Specialties: Urology
Services: Bladder Cancer, Cancer Surgery , Enlarged Prostate , Hematuria , Kidney Cancer , Male Urinary Incontinence , Men's Health , Penile Cancer , Prostate Cancer , Testicular Cancer , Urologic Robotic Surgery , Urology , Video Visits
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Board Certification and Education
- ABU-The American Board of Urology - Urology
- University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI, 1985
- Henry Ford Hospital, Urology, MI, 1990
About Me
Member of the Henry Ford Cancer Institute
Biographical Statement
James O. Peabody, MD, is a senior staff member of the Vattikuti Urology Institute (VUI) at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, specializing in robotic prostate surgery.
His specialties include urologic oncology and robotic assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy. He worked with Mani Menon, M.D., and the team from the VUI on the development of the Institute’s robotic surgery program. He has an interest in the teaching of robotic surgical techniques and serves as director of the Urology Residency Program at the VUI. In 1997, he was awarded the Joseph C. Cerny, M.D., Resident Teaching Award.
Dr. Peabody received his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1985. He did his postdoctoral training in General Surgery and Urology at Henry Ford Hospital, finishing in 1990.
Titles
- Vice-Chair of Operations, Department of Urology
Awards & Honors
Dr. Peabody has authored 8 book chapters and more than 20 journal articles, and has more than 30 abstracts published.
Dr. Peabody is a member of multiple professional societies including the American Medical Association, the Southwest Oncology Group, the Michigan Urological Society, the American Urological Association, the Northeast Medical Association, and the American College of Surgeons, the European Urologic Association and the Societé Internationale d’Urologie. He served as president of the Michigan Urological Society.
Videos and Articles
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Videos
James Peabody, MD - Robotic Surgery, Henry Ford Health System
Locations
Hospital Privileges
- Henry Ford Hospital
- Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
- Henry Ford Macomb Hospital - Clinton Township
- Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
- Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
04/04/2025
Very good!!
03/24/2025
He's a very good doctor (urologist!)
03/24/2025
Very well.
03/20/2025
Always good
03/20/2025
Very pleasant and caring
03/19/2025
Excellent and very courteous professional with clear understanding of my medical concerns
02/03/2025
Very good.
01/23/2025
Dr. James Peabody is a superb urologist whose clinical skills ae matched by his compassion and engagement with patients like me who are dealing with life-threatening diagnoses. He truly provides patient-centered care. Other patients in the waiting room have voiced in my presence identical praise and appreciation for Dr. Peabody.
01/06/2025
Very good. 2nd opinion on surgical treatment of prostate cancer.
12/23/2024
Dr Peabody takes time to explain and answer questions. He has lots of information he shares related to the treatment being received. He is an excellent Dr and great person.
12/03/2024
The provider was very helpful in explaining the various treatments relevant to my condition. He thoroughly addressed all of my questions in a clear and concise manner.
11/19/2024
Excellent!! Dr. Peabody and his entire staff are exceptional.
11/18/2024
Dr. Peabody is a very good physician. I wished all providers were more like him.
11/02/2024
Go od
10/31/2024
Very well
10/30/2024
Excellent
10/30/2024
As always Dr Peabody, and his staff were outstanding.
10/25/2024
Excellent.
10/17/2024
As always excellent.
09/26/2024
Excellent
09/25/2024
He is always fantastic,very concerned about my overall health,especially the surgical care that he rendered to me in 2023.
09/23/2024
Very good.
09/21/2024
It is always comforting & fun to be treated so kindly & professionally.
09/19/2024
This provider was much more concerned and understood my concerns. I was really impressed by the difference in how I was understood and counseled.
09/13/2024
"FIRST CLASS."
09/10/2024
All good
09/10/2024
Outstanding!! Dr Peabody is the best-excellent clinician, outstanding surgeon; caring, compassionate, easy to talk to, has the experience and takes in plain language.
08/26/2024
Excellent - very thorough.
08/22/2024
I have been seeing Dr. Peabody for many years and couldn't ask for a more caring, knowledgeable, respectful professional.
08/16/2024
Excellent rapport.
08/08/2024
Very confident in this urologist.
07/22/2024
From the time we made the appointment and the time we walked in the door everyone was friendly and very caring. All explained everything clearly and took the time to answers questions or concerns.
07/17/2024
He took the time to explain to me my condition
06/26/2024
Dr. Peabody diagnosed me with having prostate cancer. His approach was very professional and empathetic to me diagnosis and procedure to battle this issue!
06/24/2024
Excellent, professional, very knowledgeable, understanding.
06/20/2024
Kind, knowledgeable.
06/18/2024
I was diagnosed with Kidney cancer in 2005. Dr. Peabody did my surgery, and all follow up care ever sense. Never had a bad experience with any of the doctors or staff. I am fortunate to have such good caring people looking after me.
06/18/2024
Very good
06/16/2024
Very good
06/12/2024
Dr. Peabody sat and spoke very personable and professional I was nervous about my diagnosis, but kept feeling better. it was my first time meeting him. I feel very comfortable and satisfied although I'm nervous I'm trusting God.
06/11/2024
Excellent, caring
06/06/2024
Good
06/02/2024
Dr. Peabody's explanations were clear, he took enough time with me to answer all my questions and put me at ease, and he even got my records from California electronically during my visit.
05/30/2024
Dr. Peabody is a super doctor & surgeon.
05/30/2024
Dr. is great.
05/21/2024
Dr. Peabody instilled confidence with me by explaining his plan for care to determine the best course of action.
05/17/2024
Excellent.
05/15/2024
Dr. Peabody and his staff completely put us at ease during our consultation. They were most knowledgeable and informative about the impending procedure thus helping us to make an informed decision.
05/03/2024
Very good experience. Dr. Peabody took the time to listen and answer all my questions.
04/11/2024
Punctual - pleasant - professional.
04/09/2024
Everything was very good & professional.
04/08/2024
He was good.
03/27/2024
Always good
03/23/2024
Very well done
03/05/2024
Dr. Peabody has been treating me for many years. He has always been professional but also friendly, kind and caring. He always explains everything he's doing or treatment plans in detail.
03/04/2024
Required follow up from annual physical to investigate further some unusual test results. Was seen almost immediately and follow up testing arranged straight away.
02/26/2024
Dr. Peabody provided a second opinion regarding my condition and I was so confident in his knowledge and expertise I asked him to perform my surgery.
02/19/2024
Excellent
02/18/2024
Excellent
02/17/2024
Courteous, knowledgeable and efficient
02/05/2024
He was our 2nd opinion, and we are going with this provider to have our surgery.
02/02/2024
Good.
01/30/2024
Very good. Knowledgeable, respectful, responsive.
01/25/2024
Very professional.
01/19/2024
Positive, both Dr Peabody and his MA very attentive and helpful!
01/09/2024
Great!!!
01/02/2024
I was treated for kidney cancer and related issues in the urology depart in 2005. Very satisfied with all treatment since then. Never disappointed.
12/28/2023
My experience with Dr James Peabody was excellent we spoke we talked he explained everything where I can understand it and it was very pleasant.
12/27/2023
Excellent.
12/14/2023
Very good.
12/12/2023
Very reassuring.
12/05/2023
He and his assistant did a thorough exam and made a plan for future surgery.
12/01/2023
Excellent.
12/01/2023
Excellent
12/01/2023
He is the best!
11/30/2023
The whole staff made me feel very comfortable!
11/29/2023
Listened and answered all questions with compassion and understanding.
11/22/2023
All went very well. Dr. was knowledgeable of my problems and my past medical information. He was very likeable.
11/18/2023
Very nice!
11/09/2023
Excellent.
11/08/2023
Excellent
11/02/2023
Excellent. Comforting.
10/20/2023
Everything went really well.