
Highlights
Languages
- English
About James Richard Spivey
Emory Affiliation
Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Physician Group Practice
Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Academic Title
Professor
Year Started Practicing
2011
About the Provider
James Spivey, MD is a professor of medicine and surgery and Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, Department of Medicine at Emory University. Dr. Spivey started practicing medicine in 1983 and joined Emory in 2005 after 12 years in the Mayo Clinic system, where he was the founding Medical Director of the liver transplant program at the Mayo Clinic Jacksonville.
Since joining Emory, he has worked primarily to build a hepatology and liver transplant program that would serve first the state of Georgia and the southeast region of the country. Dr. Spivey earned a Certificate of Added Qualification in Transplant Hepatology in 2006.
Interpretive Services
Locations
- Emory at LaGrange - Smith Street
- 303 Smith Street, Lagrange, GA 30240
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- phone: 855-366-7989
- Emory Transplant Center at Columbus
- 2300 Manchester Expressway, Ste H-203, Columbus, GA 31904
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- phone: 855-366-7989
- Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
- 5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Fl 3, Ste 350, Atlanta, GA 30342
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- phone: 855-366-7989
- fax: 404-678-6875
- Emory Transplant Center
- 1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg B, Fl 6, Atlanta, GA 30322
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- phone: 855-366-7989
- fax: 404-678-6875
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Gastroenterology, 1992
- Fellowship: Univ of Miami Hospital, Hepatology, 1990
- Residency: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1983
- Internship: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1981
- Medical Education: Tulane University School of Medicine, MD, 1980
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2023
- Transplant Hepatology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2006
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1983
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
142 ratingsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Dr. Spivey has a great bedside manner. He listens thoughtfully, explains his findings clearly, and takes a genuine interest in me as his patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
My visit with Dr. James Spivey was very pleasant and informative. Made me feel at ease. Looking forward to the next one.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2026
I am so glad I went to Emory. Thank you for providing a satellite office in Columbus,Ga.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Excellent physician. I would highly recommend to anyone. Very educated but explains using layman's terms. Very personable and calmed my fears.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2026
Top notch. Can't ask for better
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Very good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
I love Dr Spivey. He has always made me feel heard and respected. He always explains everything, from bloodwork results to solutions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2025
Dr. Spivey has gone above and beyond with my case.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2025
Absolutely the best Dr.I have ever seen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Doctor was very knowledgeable and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
Dr James Spivey is very attentive and gives out his personal cell phone number!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Everybody was kind and courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Dr. James Spivey is an absolute gem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2025
Dr. Spivey is awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2025
It was very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2025
I love dr spivey! Very knowledgeable and helped me with concerns!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Dr. Spivey is professional, courteous, caring, patient, direct, and truly shows that his patient is what he's there for. He is human and makes you feel like he is capable of taking care of whatever is wrong with you. He is positive and makes even a bad Situation feel Manageable. He is amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2025
Dr. Spivey has excellent bedside manner, very reassuring..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Love Dr Spivey. He has been great with every visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Excellent care and very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
All good experience!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
Dr. Spivey and his entire team are some of the most caring, informative health care professionals I have ever experienced.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
I haven't had hope in so long. I asked for clarification on what I was previously told. I appreciate the way he explained things in a way that was understandable to someone who isn't in the medical world.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2025
Dr. Spivey is a physician any young physician who truly cares about his/her profession should emulate. He is the best of "best practices" and justifiably inspires trust, confidence, comfort. He is the physician we all wish to have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Dr Spivey. Is very good about helping us to make Devon's about my health. He is a very good listener and answering questions. I love that Dr Spivey is my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
Great Physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2025
Dr and his staff were so hreat
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2025
My provider was concerned about my health. I understood everything He discussed with me. I was so pleased.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2025
Best doctor I've had in a long time. Didn't feel like a number.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2025
Dr Spivey was so patient in answering my MANY questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2025
Dr. Spivey was superb
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2025
Dr Spivey is the kind of physician we all pray for! Very thorough, kind, clear and detailed explanations, has studied the records before the visit, treats the whole person, and gives the patient confidence in his/her treatment and better days.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
Was very understanding and took time with me. I was very scared and he was able to be direct and informative in a patient and caring manner. He helped me a lot.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
My experience has been 1st class everytime I've had an appointment. My family and I are so comfortable with the entire staff. Dr. Spivey is very trustworthy, knowledgeable, and caring about my situation. I couldn't ask for more.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/21/2024
Dr Spivey was very caring and spent a lot of time explaining my condition. He showed compassion and did not rush the visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Was very concerned about me being part of the decision making
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2024
Dr.Spivey was able to talk to me and really listen. He gave me the tools I need to manage this rather serious condition. I appreciated the fact that he did not immediately order a bunch of tests that insurance might or might not cover. He gave me refererences to read adn a plan for treatment that does not include throwing medcations at me. I so appreciated that he took the time to explain the condition to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
I loved Dr. Spivey he was very concerned and very caring about what I have going on and he has already called about my blood work I had done yesterday as well. And already has a plan. I love that I was just left hanging wondering what I would need to do.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2024
Dr. Spivey made things very easy to understand and very interested in my input
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2024
Great experience
