About Palomar Health Downtown Campus
Hospital overview and services
Palomar Health Downtown Campus is a government-operated acute care hospital in Escondido, CA, serving San Diego County and the surrounding Escondido community. As a government-operated facility, it is accountable to the public and typically serves as a safety-net provider for the community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Escondido can seek immediate care at Palomar Health Downtown Campus's emergency department.
CMS has assigned this hospital a 2-star quality rating. Patients are encouraged to review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating care options. Palomar Health Downtown Campus has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Escondido area.
When choosing a hospital in Escondido, CA, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Palomar Health Downtown Campus's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Below Average
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Palomar Health Downtown Campus has received a 2-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS evaluates hospitals across safety, mortality, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness. Patients in Escondido, CA may wish to discuss quality measures directly with the facility when considering care options.
Mortality
Palomar Health Downtown Campus performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Palomar Health Downtown Campus performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Palomar Health Downtown Campus performs better than the national average for readmission rates, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Palomar Health Downtown Campus
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Ramin Motarjemi, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Amanda Caparso, DO
Internal Medicine
Dr. Jackson Penry, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Omar Kallas, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Nicolette Metrusias, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Ina Kim, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Hyun Kim, MD
Gastroenterology
Dr. Ravindra Chand, MD
Psychiatry
Dr. Moosa Azadian, MD
Critical Care (intensivists)
Dr. Louis Maletz, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Tod Henrichsen, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Michael Markopoulos
General Practice
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Dr. Marina Levin, MD
Hospitalist
Dr. Sunil Jeswani, MD
Neurosurgery
Dr. Jisha Joshua, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Tracy Vandewater, MD
Otolaryngology
Dr. Paul Delgado, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Steve Zgliniec, MD
Critical Care (intensivists)
Dr. Tammam Beydoun, MD
Interventional Radiology
Dr. Soumya Rao, MD
Rheumatology
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Palomar Health Downtown Campus
What is the CMS rating for Palomar Health Downtown Campus?
Palomar Health Downtown Campus has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Palomar Health Downtown Campus have emergency services?
Yes, Palomar Health Downtown Campus provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Palomar Health Downtown Campus?
Palomar Health Downtown Campus is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under government - hospital district or authority ownership.
How many doctors practice at Palomar Health Downtown Campus?
20 physicians are affiliated with Palomar Health Downtown Campus. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·