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Dr. James Murphy, MD

Dr. James Murphy, MD

Radiation Oncology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. James Murphy, MD is a radiation oncologist in La Jolla, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER in 2007. He is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 1 review 5 Star Rating (1 review)

Practice

3960 Health Sciences Dr La Jolla, CA 92037
Telehealth available

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(858) 822-6040

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Murphy is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center San Diego, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Murphy specializes in the area of Radiation Oncology. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

care philosophy

Our Mission: To deliver outstanding patient care through commitment to the community, groundbreaking research and inspired teaching.

Our Vision: To create a healthier world — one life at a time — through new science, new medicine and new cures.

biography

James D. Murphy, MD, is a board-certified radiation oncologist who specializes in gastrointestinal cancers. and palliative radiotherapy. Within the radiation oncology team, Dr. Murphy is chief of the Gastrointestinal Tumor Service and chief of...read more

  • Radiation Oncology

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  • University Of Michigan / Medical Center

    Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Radiology®
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Radiation Oncology
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Locations

Practice

Pet/Ct Center At Uc San Diego Health3960 Health Sciences Dr La Jolla, CA 92037
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Practice

UCSD Heath Care3855 Health Sciences Dr La Jolla, CA 92093
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Recipient of 50
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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