Dr. James Heywood, MD
Dr. James Heywood, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in La Jolla, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. He is not accepting new patients.
Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion
9898 Genesee Ave La Jolla, CA 92037Make an Appointment
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In practice since 1987, J Thomas Heywood, MD, is fellowship trained in cardiovascular disease and specializes in treating patients with congestive heart failure and those with advanced heart failure. Dr Heywood joined Scripps Clinic in 2005 to...read morebiography
In practice since 1987, J. Thomas Heywood, MD, is fellowship trained in cardiovascular disease and specializes in treating patients with congestive heart failure and those with advanced heart failure. Dr. Heywood joined Scripps Clinic in 2005 to...read moreCardiothoracic Surgery
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University Of California At Berkeley
Medical School, 1980
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- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
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
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 37
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
79%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family14% higher than the national average
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