Overview
James Murphy is a Radiation Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Murphy is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Anal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 243 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3960 Health Sciences Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
3855 Health Sciences Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
2 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Murphy
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Murphy?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Murphy by calling their office at 858-822-6040. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Murphy a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Murphy is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pancreatic Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James Murphy specialize in?
While Dr. James Murphy is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Anal Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.
Does Dr. James Murphy participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Murphy has published 243 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. James Murphy's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Murphy accept my insurance?
Dr. James Murphy accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-822-6040 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Anal CancerDr. Murphy isDistinguished. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Murphy isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Advanced
- Brain TumorDr. Murphy isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Murphy isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Murphy isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
- Prostate CancerDr. Murphy isAdvanced. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Murphy isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Murphy isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Murphy isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- AstrocytomaDr. Murphy isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Murphy isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Bone TumorDr. Murphy isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.

