UC San Diego Health delivers outstanding patient care through commitment to the community, groundbreaking research and inspired teaching. Our vision is to create a healthier world — one life at a time — through new science, new medicine and new cures.
UC San Diego Health is a referral center for complex, specialty care that is beyond the breadth and scope of most community hospitals. We’re the San Diego region’s only burn center, only medical center with two Comprehensive Stroke Centers, and only academic health center. We were the first in the region to provide Level I trauma care — the highest level of trauma care available and we’re a global leader in pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE).
With more than 1,500 physicians and researchers who are published experts in their fields, we deliver unparalleled patient care. Our experts use the latest research to save lives and shape the future of medicine—from primary care to cancer, childbirth and numerous other fields.
And our physicians and researchers work across the University of California system to exchange knowledge with clinicians at our other academic health centers. That level of collaboration and innovation leads to better diagnosis and better treatment—for all patients across our hospitals.
About UC San Diego Health
UC San Diego Health’s hospitals include Hillcrest Medical Center, Jacobs Medical Center, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center and East Campus Medical Center. We also have numerous outpatient specialty clinics and centers, including the Shiley Eye Institute, Koman Outpatient Pavillion, Owen Clinic for HIV care, and Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute. UC San Diego Health also includes Moores Cancer Center, the region’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
UC San Diego Health physicians and researchers regularly discuss complicated cancer cases with clinicians from UC’s other NCI centers as part of the UC Cancer Consortium.
UC San Diego Health offers health professional schools in medicine, pharmacy and public health.
Find a Doctor
From routine doctor visits to the most advanced procedures, we’re here for you. Our specialty care for complex conditions—including cancer, heart disease, neurosurgery, pulmonology and others—is rated among the nation’s best.
Find a Hospital or Clinic Location
We have urgent care, primary care and specialty care at locations in and around San Diego, as well as hospitals in La Jolla, Hillcrest and the College Area.
Find a Clinical Trial
Clinical trials may offer participants early access to treatments that will one day redefine the standard of care. Each year, we enroll participants in hundreds of clinical trials of promising investigational drugs, treatments and devices.
Among the Top U.S. Hospitals
In 2024-25, we’re ranked the #1 hospital system in San Diego by U.S. News & World Report. And we’re among only 20 hospital systems nationwide to make the Best Hospitals Honor Roll for outstanding patient care. We're the first health care system in San Diego County to earn this recognition. We also rank among the nation's best in 11 adult medical and surgical specialties.
Nationally Ranked Programs for Adults
- #10 in Pulmonology & Lung Surgery
- #12 in Obstetrics & Gynecology
- #19 in Geriatrics
- #22 in Neurology & Neurosurgery
- #26 in Gastroenterology and GI Surgery
- #27 in Heart & Vascular
- #34 in Diabetes & Endocrinology
- #40 in Ear, Nose & Throat
- #42 in Cancer
- #43 in Urology
- #44 in Orthopedics
Refer a Patient to UC San Diego Health
Through our dedicated phone line for health care providers, you can speak directly with a UC San Diego Health physician. We respect your relationship with your patients. Together, we can help identify the best course of action, whatever that may be.