Trauma Centers in San Diego County, CA
There are 4 trauma centers in San Diego County, CA in our directory. Trauma centers are hospitals designated by their state, and often verified by the American College of Surgeons, to treat severe injuries. Level I centers provide the most comprehensive care, Level IV and V centers stabilize and transfer.
Based on the trauma designation in the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) hospitals layer, compiled from state trauma registries. Designations change; confirm with the state EMS office.
Trauma Centers in San Diego County, CA
- UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr200 West Arbor Drive · San Diego, CA · 5★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital
- Scripps Mercy Hospital4077 5th Ave · San Diego, CA · 4★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla9888 Genesee Avenue · La Jolla, CA · 5★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital
- Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas354 Santa Fe Drive · Encinitas, CA · 4★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital
Other services and ratings in San Diego County, CA
Frequently asked questions
What is a trauma center?
Trauma centers are hospitals designated by their state, and often verified by the American College of Surgeons, to treat severe injuries. Level I centers provide the most comprehensive care, Level IV and V centers stabilize and transfer.
How many trauma centers are in San Diego County, CA?
We list 4 trauma centers in San Diego County, CA. Based on the trauma designation in the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) hospitals layer, compiled from state trauma registries. Designations change; confirm with the state EMS office.
Why might a trauma center be missing from this list?
We only list a hospital here when CMS data or another source confirms it. If you know a hospital that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.
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