As the only academic health system in the San Diego region, UC San Diego Health System has gained international recognition as the place where discoveries are delivered -- bringing breakthroughs from the research laboratory bench to our patients' bedsides. Our skilled physician-scientists are committed to scientific innovation and clinical excellence. Along with a team of dedicated health professionals, they take exceptional care of people by providing superb, compassionate patient care, advancing medical discoveries and educating the health care professionals of tomorrow.

UC San Diego Health System is the one place ranked number one in San Diego by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals metro area rankings.