About Us

When it comes to your health, quality matters. UC San Diego Health is ranked among the nation’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, earning top marks in nine adult specialties, more than any other hospital system in San Diego. The Leapfrog Group gives us "A" grades for hospital safety. These honors reflect the dedication of our physicians, nurses and researchers — and the level of care our patients can expect every day.

As the region's only academic medical center, UC San Diego Health doesn't just follow the standard of care — we help define it. The key difference between an academic medical center and a community hospital is integration with a medical school. Many of our physicians are also faculty members at UC San Diego School of Medicine. They conduct original, peer-reviewed research, teach the next generation of doctors and lead advances in medicine. That means your care is guided by experts who are discovering new treatments, leading clinical trials and translating scientific breakthroughs directly to patients. You have access to innovative therapies, advanced technology and clinical trials often before they are available elsewhere — all delivered with personalized, compassionate care.

We are uniquely equipped to deliver world-class patient care, with more than 1,500 physicians and scientists who are leaders in their fields. Our experts publish influential research, pioneer new treatments and help set national standards of care. Among them are 50 current and emeriti members of the prestigious National Academy of Medicine. As a UC San Diego Health patient, you’re choosing care from doctors who aren’t just practicing medicine — they’re saving lives and shaping the future of medicine every day.

For decades, UC San Diego Health — in collaboration with our schools of medicine and pharmacy — has led breakthrough discoveries in surgery, imaging, cancer treatment, cardiovascular care and more. As the only university-based health care system in San Diego focused on developing new medicines and therapies, we offer you access to hundreds of ongoing clinical trials and research studies. Many patients are able to receive promising new treatments here — often before they’re widely available.

Everything you need is right here — a connected network of brilliant physicians, advanced research technologies and leading-edge care facilities. This includes Jacobs Medical Center and Moores Cancer Center, the region’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Our recently opened McGrath Outpatient Pavilion in Hillcrest and Koman Outpatient Pavilion in La Jolla are both modern, welcoming spaces for advanced procedures and convenient pharmacy and lab services. We work with a wide range of health insurance plans and products to help more Californians receive the highest level of care available.