UC Irvine Medical Center

UC Irvine Medical Center is a major healthcare facility, part of the University of California, Irvine. It is located in Orange, California, and is the primary teaching hospital for the UC Irvine School of Medicine.

History[edit | edit source]

The UC Irvine Medical Center was established in 1965, following the creation of the University of California, Irvine. The hospital has grown significantly since its inception, and is now one of the top research and teaching hospitals in the United States.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

The medical center includes a 411-bed acute care hospital, the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, the UC Irvine Health H.H. Chao Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center, and the UC Irvine Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute. It also houses the only Level I Trauma Center in Orange County.

Services[edit | edit source]

UC Irvine Medical Center offers a wide range of medical services, including cancer treatment, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and transplant services. The hospital is also known for its research programs, particularly in the fields of cancer, the neurosciences, and molecular genetics.

Recognition[edit | edit source]

UC Irvine Medical Center has been consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. It has also received numerous other awards and recognitions for its high-quality patient care and innovative research.

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