UCSD-La Jolla, John M. & Sally B. Thornton Hospital
9500 Gilman Dr · La Jolla, California 92093John M. and Sally B. Thornton Hospital, part of UC San Diego Health, is a leading academic medical center located in La Jolla, California. Opened in 1993, it is renowned for its advanced surgical services, specialized medical care, and cutting-edge research. Thornton Hospital focuses on complex procedures and specialties such as cardiology (home to the Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center), orthopedics, cancer care (affiliated with Moores Cancer Center), and neurosciences. Unlike a traditional community hospital, Thornton does not operate a 24/7 emergency room, instead directing emergency cases to UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest. As a teaching hospital, it is at the forefront of medical innovation, offering robotic surgery, clinical trials, and a wide array of patient support services, contributing significantly to UC San Diego Health's consistent national rankings.
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This facility is not currently listed as operating an emergency department.
John M. and Sally B. Thornton Hospital does not operate a 24/7 emergency room. Patients requiring emergency care are directed to UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest, which is the primary emergency and trauma center for UC San Diego Health.
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