James Hemp, MD

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About This Physician

Gender Male
Type of Specialist Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon
Special Expertise
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Mitral Valve Robotic Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
Admitting Hospital(s) Scripps Mercy Hospital
High Performing in Cardiology & Heart Surgery
High performing in 10 Specialties

Scripps La Jolla Hospitals and Clinics
Ranked #35 in Cardiology & Heart Surgery
Nationally Ranked in 1 Specialty
High performing in 11 Specialties
Board Certification(s)
Latest Certification Date(s)
Surgery
2007
Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery
2013
Vascular Surgery
2012
Obtained Medical Degree From Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (Hebert)
1983
Residency(ies)
Surgery
US Naval Hosp
Oakland, CA
1984 - 1989
Vascular Surgery
Rush Presby/St Luke's Med Ctr
Chicago, IL
1989 - 1991
Fellowship(s)
Thoracic Surgery
Rush Presby/St Luke's Med Ctr
Chicago, IL
1991 - 1993

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