Scripps Memorial Hospital - La Jolla
9888 Genesee Ave · La Jolla, California 92037Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is a leading non-profit acute care hospital located in La Jolla, California, part of the Scripps Health system. Founded in 1924, it is a 444-bed facility renowned for its comprehensive medical and surgical services, including a Level II Trauma Center, advanced cardiovascular care, a robust organ transplant program, and a highly-rated cancer center. The hospital is recognized for nursing excellence with Magnet status and consistently receives high rankings from U.S. News & World Report across numerous specialties. It offers state-of-the-art technology, including robotic surgery, and provides extensive patient support services, financial counseling, and language interpretation.
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
- Adult Trauma Center
- Level II
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
- Stroke Center
- Available
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
- Burn Center
- Not Available
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Available
Level II Trauma Center, 24/7 emergency care, specialized stroke and cardiac care, pediatric emergency services
About Emergency Department Waits
Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe Scripps Memorial Hospital - La Jolla's current wait.

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