Dr. James L. Marley

Name: Dr. James L. Marley,

Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology | General Obstetrics & Gynecology

Qualification/Board Certification: MD – University of Michigan Medical School

Affiliation(s): Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital

Location (City/State): Ann Arbor, Michigan

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1972571446

About the Doctor

Dr. James L. Marley is one of the most experienced and beloved obstetrician-gynecologists in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area — a physician whose extraordinary career spanning nearly five decades of women’s healthcare has earned him an unmatched reputation for clinical excellence, surgical expertise, and genuinely compassionate patient-centered care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School — consistently ranked among the top medical schools in the United States — and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Michigan from 1974 to 1978, training at one of the country’s most prestigious academic OB-GYN programs during a formative era in modern women’s healthcare. This foundational training at one of America’s elite medical institutions, combined with nearly five decades of continuous clinical practice, has given Dr. Marley a depth of experience and breadth of clinical wisdom that is virtually unparalleled among practicing OB-GYN physicians.

Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Marley has cared for generations of women in the Ann Arbor community — delivering babies, performing gynecological surgeries, managing complex reproductive health conditions, and guiding women through every stage of their reproductive lives with skill, patience, and extraordinary personal attention. His practice encompasses the full spectrum of obstetric and gynecological care, from routine annual well-woman visits and contraception counseling through high-risk pregnancy management, gynecological surgery, and menopause care.

Dr. Marley holds a hospital affiliation with Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital — ranked #5 in Michigan and specifically recognized as High Performing in Gynecological Cancer Surgery — ensuring that his patients have access to one of Michigan’s finest hospital environments for both routine and complex gynecological surgical care. This institutional affiliation is particularly significant for patients who may require evaluation or surgical management for gynecological cancer, as Trinity Health Ann Arbor is one of only a select number of Michigan hospitals recognized for excellence in this demanding area.

His patient satisfaction record is nothing short of extraordinary. With a perfect 5 out of 5 overall rating based on 138 total reviews — and perfect scores in thoroughness of examination and ability to answer questions — Dr. Marley has earned six of the seven available patient experience awards: Patients’ Top Choice, Patients Recommend, Listens Attentively, Clearly Explains, Performs Thorough Exams, and Great Bedside Manner. These accolades, accumulated across a career of nearly five decades, speak to a physician whose commitment to exceptional patient care has never wavered — and whose ability to make every woman feel heard, respected, and thoroughly cared for remains as strong today as it was at the beginning of his illustrious career.

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Michigan Medical School (MD)

Residency – Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan (1974–1978)

Fellowship/Additional Training – General Obstetrics & Gynecology | Advanced Gynecological Surgery

Subspecialty Focus – General OB-GYN | Gynecological Surgery | Obstetric Care | Women’s Reproductive Health

Medical Conditions Treated

• Abnormal Uterine Bleeding and Menstrual Disorders
• Uterine Fibroids and Endometrial Polyps
• Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain
• Ovarian Cysts and Ovarian Disorders
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
• Menopause and Perimenopause Symptoms and Management
• Cervical Dysplasia and Abnormal Pap Smear Results
• Vaginal Infections and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
• Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Disorders
• Gynecological Cancers — Evaluation and Surgical Management (Uterine, Cervical, Ovarian)
• Routine and High-Risk Pregnancy Management
• Gestational Diabetes and Pregnancy Complications
• Breast Health Concerns and Referral Management
• Osteoporosis and Post-Menopausal Bone Health

Medical Procedures Performed

• Hysterectomy (Abdominal, Vaginal, and Laparoscopic)
• Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery
• Cesarean Section (C-Section) and Vaginal Delivery
• Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
• Colposcopy and Cervical Biopsy
• Hysteroscopy (Diagnostic and Operative)
• Endometrial Ablation
• Myomectomy (Fibroid Removal)
• Oophorectomy and Ovarian Cyst Removal
• Pelvic Floor Repair and Prolapse Surgery
• Gynecological Oncology Surgery (in affiliation with Trinity Health Ann Arbor — High Performing in Gynecological Cancer Surgery)
• Tubal Ligation and Permanent Contraception
• IUD and Contraceptive Device Insertion and Removal
• Pap Smear and Cervical Cancer Screening
• Prenatal Care and High-Risk Pregnancy Monitoring

Services Offered

Dr. Marley’s OB-GYN practice offers a remarkably comprehensive range of women’s health services spanning the full continuum of female reproductive care — from adolescent gynecology and family planning through pregnancy, surgical gynecology, and post-menopausal women’s wellness. With nearly five decades of clinical experience, he brings an extraordinary depth of knowledge, technical skill, and personal wisdom to every patient encounter, providing care that is both medically sophisticated and deeply human.

Obstetric care is a lifelong pillar of Dr. Marley’s practice. He has delivered countless babies throughout his distinguished career and continues to provide complete prenatal care for both routine and higher-risk pregnancies — monitoring maternal and fetal health throughout every trimester, managing pregnancy complications with experience-informed precision, and supporting expectant mothers through the physical and emotional journey of pregnancy and childbirth. His affiliation with Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital provides patients with access to a top-ranked Michigan hospital environment for labor, delivery, and postpartum care.

Gynecological surgery represents another defining strength of Dr. Marley’s extensive career. Over nearly five decades, he has performed a comprehensive range of gynecological procedures — from routine diagnostic hysteroscopies and colposcopies to complex hysterectomies, fibroid removals, and pelvic reconstructive surgeries. His affiliation with Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital — specifically recognized as High Performing in Gynecological Cancer Surgery — ensures that patients requiring evaluation or surgical treatment for gynecological malignancies have access to one of Michigan’s finest surgical gynecology environments, with Dr. Marley serving as their experienced, trusted physician guide throughout that process.

Well-woman care and long-term gynecological health management form the everyday foundation of Dr. Marley’s outpatient practice. He conducts comprehensive annual gynecological examinations, cervical cancer screenings, contraception consultations, and menopause management — providing women with a trusted, consistent healthcare relationship that supports their health and wellbeing across every decade of their adult lives. His perfect patient scores for thoroughness and ability to answer questions confirm that every woman who sees Dr. Marley receives not only excellent clinical care but also the comprehensive information and personal attention needed to make empowered, informed decisions about her health.

Services include:

• Complete prenatal care and pregnancy management (routine and high-risk)
• Labor support, vaginal delivery, and cesarean section
• Postpartum care and new mother support
• Annual gynecological examinations and well-woman visits
• Pap smear and cervical cancer screening
• Contraception counseling, IUD insertion, and family planning
• Menopause and perimenopause evaluation and management
• Hormone therapy counseling and management
• Hysterectomy (abdominal, vaginal, and laparoscopic)
• Minimally invasive laparoscopic gynecological surgery
• Fibroid and ovarian cyst evaluation and surgical treatment
• Endometriosis diagnosis and surgical management
• Pelvic floor disorder assessment and surgical repair
• Gynecological cancer evaluation and surgical management
• STI screening, testing, and treatment
• Osteoporosis screening and post-menopausal bone health management

Accepted Insurances

• Health Alliance Plan (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Please contact the practice directly to confirm additional insurance plans accepted, as coverage may vary.

Practice Locations

Location 1 address:  4200 Whitehall Dr, Suite 330 Ann Arbor, MI 48105 📞 (734) 434-0477

Hospital Affiliations

• Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital — Ypsilanti, MI (Ranked #5 in Michigan | High Performing in Gynecological Cancer Surgery)