University of California, San Diego Medical Center

At the University of California, San Diego Medical CenterSan Diegos only academic medical center some of the brightest medical and scientific minds collaborate to discover breakthroughs that become the standard at hospitals throughout the country and the world. Within this unique academic setting, physicians are dedicated researchers, scientists and educators in addition to providing superb clinical care to patients. In the lab, they discover medical breakthroughs. In the classroom, they train the next generation of doctors. And at the patients bedside, they offer the latest, most innovative options. Here, internationally recognized experts work together in teams to solve problems others have considered untreatable.

UCSDs clinical facilities include: UCSD Medical Center, Hillcrest Thornton Hospital in La Jolla Moores UCSD Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institutedesignated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the region Shiley Eye Center Several outpatient facilities

SPECIALTIES AND RESEARCH

UCSD pioneers are pushing the frontiers of medicine forward to create discoveries that will help improve the lives of people in our community and around the world. With an emphasis on translational, bench-to-bedside medicine, UCSD Medical Center is poised to become one of the worlds leading sites for clinical innovation and specialty care.

One of the greatest advantages for patients at UCSD is that theyre often first to be treated with promising new therapies. As part of an elite group of academic medical centers, UCSD can offer its patients the latest drug therapies and promising new techniques before theyre available elsewhere. Only at an academic medical center such as UCSD can patients find researchers and clinicians working closely together to translate the latest advancements directly to the care of patients.

SERVICES

Among UCSD Medical Centers clinical services are the comprehensive solid organ transplant and bone marrow transplant programs; one of the regions leading centers for high-risk pregnancy management and infant special care; the Regional Trauma Center; and the General Clinical Research Center, where patients have access to a variety of promising new therapies. UCSD also offers centers of excellence dedicated to treating cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, neurological disorders and orthopedic injuries and conditions.

HONORS AND RECOGNITION The prestigious U.S. News & World Report rankings have recognized UCSD for its clinical and research excellence in a wide range of specialties, including cancer care, orthopedics, respiratory care and gynecology. UCSD Medical Center is the only San Diego healthcare facility to receive this national distinction year after year.

UCSD physicians have also been honored consistently by The Best Doctors in America, Americas Top Doctors and San Diegos Best Doctors.

CONTACT INFORMATION 800-926-UCSD health.ucsd.edu