About Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr
Hospital overview and services
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr is an acute care hospital in San Diego, CA, serving San Diego County and the surrounding San Diego community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in San Diego can seek immediate care at Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr's emergency department.
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, placing it among the higher-rated hospitals in CA. Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the San Diego area.
When choosing a hospital in San Diego, CA, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr'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
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr 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 San Diego, CA and nationwide.
Mortality
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr performs better than the national average for mortality outcomes, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Patient Safety
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr performs below the national average for readmission rates. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Kyle Edmonds, MD
Hospice/palliative Care
Dr. James Hamilton, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Jesse Qualliotine, MD
Otolaryngology
Dr. Marin Nishimura-kaminski, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Christine Thorne, MD
Preventive Medicine
Dr. Paige Tsuda, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Mina Ghobrial, MD
Critical Care (intensivists)
Dr. Andrea Fuentes, MD
Neurology
Dr. Guilherme Moura Da Cunha, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Jessica Montoya
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Anna Mercer
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Dr. Hana Russo, MD
Pathology
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr
What is the CMS rating for Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr?
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr have emergency services?
Yes, Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr?
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - other ownership.
How many doctors practice at Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr?
20 physicians are affiliated with Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·