University of California – San Diego
UC San Diego Health and its three hospitals (Hillcrest Medical Center, Jacobs Medical Center and East Campus Medical Center) have been ranked as the top care facilities in California and the region and among the top 20 in the nation according to the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” survey. UC San Diego Health has been ranked number one in San Diego for seven years in a row and is ranked nationally in more specialties than any other health system in the region.
“Being named the best in the state and one of the leading health care destinations in the country is a real testament to the patient-dedicated, collaborative spirit of our physicians, nurses, researchers and care teams,” said UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla. “Together, we are truly leading the way in high-quality health care and making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and community.”
Patients reference U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” rankings because they are grounded in standardized outcomes data that matter most to patients, including patient safety, quality of care and clinical performance…