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Dr. James Hemp, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
Dr. James Hemp, MD
4.5 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. James Hemp, MD is a General Surgeon in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. James Hemp, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Hemp, MD is a General Surgeon in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Hemp graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in 1983 and completed a residency at Rush Presby St Luke'S Medical Center.Dr. James Hemp, MD is a General Surgeon in San Diego, CA and has 41 years experience. Dr. Hemp currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. Dr. Hemp has experience treating conditions like Aortic Aneurysm and Pleural Effusion among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hemp received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Hemp's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Hemp is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Aneurysm
Pleural Effusion
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Aneurysm
Pleural Effusion
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Aneurysm
Pleural Effusion
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Gallstones
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Iliac Aneurysm
Lung Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Systolic Heart Failure
Traumatic Brain Injury
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Embolectomy Arterial
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Lump
Cardiac Tamponade
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Colorectal Cancer
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Crohn's Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Embolism
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Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Abscess
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Edema
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spider Veins
Stomach Cancer
Subacute Endocarditis
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thymomas
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Thyroid Nodule
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Breast Augmentation
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Colectomy
Coronary Thrombectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Heart Mitral Valvuloplasty Robotic A
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Partial Lobectomy
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Skin Grafts
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroidectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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    Traditional
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    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
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    Traditional PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
    PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
    Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Tenet Network-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
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    Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Select Plus-CA HMO
    Gold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
    UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
    Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
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  • Basic HMO
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Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Center
    4033 3rd Ave Ste 210, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 297-5600
  2. 2 Office
    10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego, CA 92127
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 297-5600

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Patient Reviews
Oct 10, 2019
Dr. James Hemp performed my triple bypass surgery in April, 2017. He did a superb job. His pre surgical manner was fantastic. He was honest, yet compassionate. I had no complications. I was very impressed with his post surgical removal if drainage tubes. Fast, accurate, skillful. Amazing. Follow up care was very thorough. Wonderful.
Robert Patrick Kelly — Oct 10, 2019
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Us Naval Hospital
    1984
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Rush Presby St Luke'S Medical Center
    1991
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Hemp, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hemp's profile.

Dr. Hemp frequently treats the following conditions: Aortic Aneurysm and Pleural Effusion. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Hemp, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego.

Yes, Dr. James Hemp, MD holds board certification in General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA