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Dr. James Hemp, MD

General Surgery
5.0 (13)
Map Pin Small San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Hemp, MD

Dr. James Hemp, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES and is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego.

Dr. Hemp works at Scripps Clinic in San Diego, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs), Pleural Effusion and Partial Lung Collapse along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Hemp's Office Locations

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    Scripps Clinic
    4033 3rd Ave Ste 210, San Diego, CA 92103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 455-9100

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  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

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    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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    About Dr. James Hemp, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1124006382
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Rush Presby St Luke'S Med Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Us Naval Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. James Hemp, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Hemp is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Hemp has an average wait time of 16 – 30 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. Hemp has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Hemp has seen patients for Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs), Pleural Effusion and Partial Lung Collapse, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Hemp on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Hemp. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hemp.

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