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Dr. James Hemp, MD

Vascular Surgery*
4.5 (15)
Map Pin Small San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James Hemp, MD

Dr. James Hemp, MD is a Vascular Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA. They specialize in Vascular Surgery, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in General 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, completed a residency at Rush Presby St Luke'S Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Hemp an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Hemp works at Practice in San Diego, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Valve Regurgitation along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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

  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
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    10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego, CA 92127 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 297-5600
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    4033 3rd Ave Ste 210, San Diego, CA 92103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 455-9100

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Aortic Aneurysm
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortic Aneurysm
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Valve Regurgitation

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Aortic Aneurysm
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Gallstones
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Lung Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
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 Defect Repair
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Pain
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Ascites
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Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Bone Cancer
Breast Lump
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
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
Ileus
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Iliac Aneurysm
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Edema
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
Subacute Endocarditis
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Nodule
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coronary Thrombectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Mitral Valve Repair
Open Heart Mitral Valvuloplasty Robotic A
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
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 Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • Vascular Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 41 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 Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Us Naval Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Hemp has seen patients for Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Valve Regurgitation, 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.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Hemp. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hemp.

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