UC San Diego

UCSD Medical Center-HIllcrest

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3.1 (486 Reviews)

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200 West Arbor Drive, San Diego, California, 92103-8756


Imaging Services

Body, Breast, Cardiac, Head, MRA (magnetic resonance angiography), MSK (musculoskeletal), Spine


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Medical Imaging Provider Information

About: Hillcrest Medical Center provides a range of medical services, including emergency care, pharmacy, and infusion services. The center is part of a significant redevelopment project for UC San Diego Health's Hillcrest campus to enhance patient experience. Hillcrest Medical Center is committed to ensuring quality care and patient access.

Specializations: Emergency services, pharmacy, infusion center.

Strengths: Comprehensive medical services, commitment to patient satisfaction, convenient access.

Contact Details: 200 W. Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92103.

Office Hours: Visiting hours: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Main entrance hours: 4 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily. After-hours entrance available at Emergency Department.

Specializations

  • Emergency services
  • Pharmacy
  • Infusion center

Imaging Modalities

Offers MRI scans for the body, breast, heart, brain, musculoskeletal system, and spine, including magnetic resonance angiography (MRA).

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3.1 (486 Reviews)

What people say about UCSD Medical Center-HIllcrest

This is a summary of reviews collected from sources such as Google Maps, Yelp, and more.

Top Mentions:

Excellent Care

Attentive Staff

Compassionate Nurses

Quick Response

Radiology Services

Medical Imaging Quality

Review Highlights:

Many patients have praised the exceptional care provided at UCSD Hospital, noting the attentiveness and kindness of nurses like Mary J and Alyson, who made their experiences notably positive. Quick responses to medical needs were a common theme in the reviews, especially in Emergency Rooms, where timely interventions mattered most.

Patients appreciated the competent care from doctors, citing their willingness to listen and address unique medical concerns. The personal touch and regular check-ins were highlighted as reassuring during stressful hospital visits, greatly improving patient comfort and trust in their care.

Several comments pointed towards the hospital's radiology services as being high-quality, with procedures like CT scans and MRIs executed with professionalism. The existence of advanced technical resources like Cloud PACS for efficient image storage was also recognized.

Despite a few concerns mentioned around hospital processes, overall impressions indicate that UCSD Hospital strives to deliver superior patient care with compassion and efficiency, making it a reliable choice for healthcare needs in the San Diego area.

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