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Health and Wellness | October 13, 2021

How Do You Know If You Have a Hernia? (podcast)

Scripps surgeon Mark Sherman, MD, explains the signs, causes and treatments for hernias, including minimally invasive robotic surgery.
Health and Wellness | October 4, 2021

What Is a Hernia and How Is It Treated? (video)

Hernias usually don't go away without surgery. A Scripps surgeon explains how minimally invasive robotic hernia repair works.
News Releases | January 3, 2018

Mark Sherman Elected Chief of Staff at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

The physicians at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla have elected general surgeon Mark Sherman, MD, as the new chief of staff of the 432-bed campus.
Patient Stories | May 31, 2012

Scripps Helps Keep Cop’s Cancer Under Arrest

As a San Diego police officer, Christopher Smith forged a strong and steady demeanor that served him well in his battle with colon cancer.
Patient Stories | July 12, 2010

Scripps La Jolla Performs 1st of a Kind Surgery

New GERD surgery technique can provide relief from chronic heartburn or acid indigestion, all without patients requiring an incision during the procedure.
Health and Wellness | March 21, 2007

Heat and Chemotherapy Offer New Treatment for Abdominal Cancer

A medical professional wearing scrubs and a stethoscope takes a break from a conference table seated with other doctors and nurses.
Intra-Peritoneal Hyperthermic Chemotherapy or IPHC (or HIPEC) combines heat and chemotherapy to treat gastrointestinal cancer and other abdominal cancers.