Sharp Memorial Hospital

7901 Frost St · San Diego, California 92123

Sharp Memorial Hospital is a 368-bed, non-profit, acute care hospital located in San Diego, California. As a flagship hospital of the Sharp HealthCare system, it offers comprehensive medical and surgical services, including advanced cardiac care, cancer treatment, orthopedics, neurosciences, and a Level II Trauma Center. It is recognized for nursing excellence with Magnet status and is consistently ranked among the best hospitals in the region by U.S. News & World Report for various specialties. The hospital is committed to patient-centered care, innovation, and community health.

Specialties & Programs

Hospital information

24/7 Emergency Care
Available
Adult Trauma Center
Level II
More emergency department details
Pediatric Emergency Care
Available

Yes, stabilization and transfer to Rady Children's Hospital (nearby) or services via Sharp Mary Birch for newborns/infants.

Stroke Center
Available

Yes, Certified Stroke Center

Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
Available

Yes, comprehensive cardiac care including emergency interventions for heart attack

Burn Center
Available

No, specialized burn care is typically provided at UCSD Medical Center in San Diego.

Air Ambulance / Helipad
Available

Level II Trauma Center, 24/7 emergency services, specialized in various medical and surgical emergencies.

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 Sharp Memorial Hospital's current wait.

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