Coordinates: 32°45′15″N 117°09′56″W / 32.7541°N 117.1655°W / 32.7541; -117.1655

UC San Diego Medical Center, Hillcrest

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UCSD Medical Center Hillcrest
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UC San Diego Medical Center, Hillcrest
UC San Diego Health
Geography
Location200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California, United States
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Organization
Care systemPrivate
TypeTeaching hospital
Affiliated universityUniversity of California, San Diego
Services
Emergency departmentLevel I trauma center
Beds390
History
Opened1966
Links
WebsiteUC San Diego Health


UC San Diego Medical Center, Hillcrest is a teaching hospital located in the Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego, California. It is part of the UC San Diego Health system and is affiliated with the University of California, San Diego.

History[edit | edit source]

The hospital was founded in 1966 and has since grown to become a major healthcare provider in the region. It serves as a primary teaching facility for the UC San Diego School of Medicine and offers a wide range of medical services.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

UC San Diego Medical Center, Hillcrest is equipped with 390 beds and is designated as a Level I trauma center, providing comprehensive emergency medical services. The hospital also features specialized units for cardiology, oncology, neurology, and transplant surgery.

Services[edit | edit source]

The medical center offers a variety of services, including:

Research and Education[edit | edit source]

As a teaching hospital, UC San Diego Medical Center, Hillcrest is heavily involved in medical research and clinical trials. It provides training for medical students, residents, and fellows from the UC San Diego School of Medicine.

Community Impact[edit | edit source]

The hospital plays a significant role in the local community, offering various outreach programs and health services to underserved populations in the San Diego area.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD