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Health and Wellness | May 17, 2019

What Is Robotic Heart Surgery? (video)

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James Hemp, MD, a cardiothorasic surgeon at Scripps, explains the difference between traditional open heart surgery and robot-assisted heart surgery.
Scripps in the News | November 5, 2015

KUSI Interviews Scripps Expert About Advances in Lung Cancer Treatment

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Scripps Health thoracic surgeon James Hemp, MD, was interviewed on the KUSI-TV News about advances in the treatment of lung cancer.
News Releases | August 2, 2011

U.S. News & World Report Names Scripps Physicians to Top Doctors List

See how rapidly lowering body temperature can help patients survive heart attacks.
36 physicians from Scripps Health were name Top Doctors in 2011, including 19 named top one percent in the nation in their respective specialties.
Patient Stories | May 3, 2009

Cardiac Surgery Repairs Rescue Swimmer’s Mitral Valve

Diagnosed with a heavily leaking mitral valve in his heart, military rescue swimmer Ronny German underwent a successful robotic surgery treatment at Scripps.
News Releases | May 3, 2009

Scripps Cardiovascular Surgeons Form New Medical Group

Cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons from Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Clinic and Scripps Mercy Hospital join to create a new medical group.