About Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Hospital overview and services
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is a physician-owned acute care hospital in La Jolla, CA, serving San Diego County and the surrounding La Jolla community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in La Jolla can seek immediate care at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla's emergency department.
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, placing it among the higher-rated hospitals in CA. Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the La Jolla area.
When choosing a hospital in La Jolla, CA, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Excellent
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting excellent performance across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care measures. This places the hospital among the higher-rated facilities in La Jolla, CA and nationwide.
Mortality
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla performs better than the national average for mortality outcomes, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Patient Safety
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla performs better than the national average for readmission rates, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Nicholas Jonas, MD
Neurology
Dr. Sankar Sridaran, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Soroosh Amanat, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Alexa Chavez, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Stuart Green, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Valerie Gafori, MD
Obstetrics/gynecology
Dr. Mark Adrian, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Lisa Butler, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Andrew Lai, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Christine Wang, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Bella Albakova, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Michael Lee, MD
Family Practice
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Dr. Eric Hong, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Virginia Chan, MD
Hospitalist
Dr. Abhishek Gadre, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Jose Rodriguez, MD
Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Courtney Covert, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. James Billys, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Todd Hitchcock, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Laura Nicholson, MD
Hospitalist
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About Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
What is the CMS rating for Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla?
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla have emergency services?
Yes, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla?
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under physician ownership.
How many doctors practice at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla?
20 physicians are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·