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Dr. James Robert Hemp, MD

Cardiovascular Disease, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Scripps Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgery 4033 3rd Ave Ste 210, San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 297-5600

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

James Hemp M.D. joined Scripps Clinic in July of 2003 and is board certified in both cardiothoracic and vascular surgery. He received his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland and his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of California, Davis. Dr. Hemp completed both a general surgery internship and residency at the Naval Hospital in Oakland, California. This was followed by a thoracic surgery residency and a fellowship in vascular surgery at Rush-Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Hemp joined the United States Navy in 1979 and retired as a Captain in 2003. He was the Chairman of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Director of Surgical Services at the Naval Medical Center prior to joining Scripps Clinic. Dr. Hemp is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Chest Physicians. He is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Western Thoracic Surgical Association. Throughout his career, Dr. Hemp has received numerous scholastic and military awards and published a multitude of articles in scientific journals. Dr. Hemps practice encompasses adult cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery. Areas of interest include cardiac valve repair and replacement, totally endoscopic robotic Cardiothoracic Surgery, surgery of the aorta, coronary artery bypass graft surgery, and surgery for lung cancer. Dr. Hemp is experienced in the use of endovascular methods such as stent grafts to treat chest and abdominal aneurysms and dissections while avoiding body cavity incisions. He routinely performs lung cancer surgery using techniques that do not require rib spreading (thoracoscopic lobectomy).

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Rush Presbyterian St Lukes Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine - 1983

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Location & Hours

Scripps Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgery
4033 3rd Ave Ste 210, San Diego, CA 92103
Mon:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Vascular Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Procedures Performed

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endarterectomy
Venipuncture
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Cardiovascular Transcatheter Procedures
Venipuncture
Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Community Health Group
Alignment Health Plan
Medicare
STLDentalPlan| LLC
Mercy Care
Imperial Health Plan of California
Humana
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
UnitedHealthcare
Medicaid
AARP
AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
Triwest Healthcare Alliance
Kaiser Permanente
Meritain Health
Blue Shield of California
Optum Health
Molina Healthcare
Contra Costa Health Plan
Tricare
Cigna
GEHA
BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA

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Children's Hospital 18
Urology 149
Psychiatry 91
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Rehabilitation 73
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