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Level I Trauma Helipad

UC San Diego Medical Center

San Diego, San Diego County, California

UCSD Medical Center is San Diego's only adult Level I Trauma Center and regional burn center.

Burn Center Stroke Center Spinal Cord Center

Contact Information

Address
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
Average ER Wait
60-120 minutes
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Medical Specialties

Trauma Surgery
Burn Care
Neurosurgery
Orthopedics
Spinal Cord

Trauma Services

Level I Trauma
Regional Burn Center
Stroke Center
Neurotrauma

Location & Highway Access

Nearby Highways

This hospital is accessible from the following major highways:

I-5I-8I-15SR-163

Insurance & Payment

Accepts most major insurance plans

Emergency treatment is provided regardless of ability to pay. Contact the hospital's billing department for financial assistance options.

Medical proof timeline

How records from UC San Diego Medical Center can support an injury claim

Medical-care pages should do more than list hospital contact details. The strongest accident file connects the first emergency visit, diagnosis, imaging, referrals, restrictions, billing, and follow-up care into one timeline.

First visit record

Save discharge papers, triage notes, imaging orders, and the emergency department timeline from UC San Diego Medical Center.

Specialty follow-up

Track referrals connected to Trauma Surgery, Burn Care, Neurosurgery so symptoms are not separated from the accident.

Billing and liens

Keep itemized bills, insurance explanations, lien notices, and any payment-plan paperwork in one folder.

Work and daily limits

Document missed work, activity limits, mobility aids, prescriptions, and appointments that show how the injury changed daily life.

Hospital-to-claim routing

What to do with records from UC San Diego Medical Center

A hospital profile becomes more useful when it helps an injured person connect treatment to the next legal step. For San Diego patients, the first task is usually organizing the emergency visit, follow-up referrals, billing records, and any restrictions before the insurance company asks for a statement.

If care at UC San Diego Medical Center followed a crash or serious incident, keep the facility record in the same folder as photos, reports, witness information, wage-loss notes, and insurance messages. That prevents the medical story from being reviewed separately from liability and coverage.

The links here route the hospital page into local data, city guidance, claim preparation, attorney comparison, and fee education so this resource works as part of the larger indexable site architecture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What level trauma center is UC San Diego Medical Center?

UC San Diego Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center, providing the highest level of comprehensive trauma care with 24/7 specialists.

Does UC San Diego Medical Center have a helipad?

Yes, UC San Diego Medical Center has helicopter landing capabilities for emergency air transport.

What specialties does UC San Diego Medical Center offer?

UC San Diego Medical Center specializes in: Trauma Surgery, Burn Care, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Spinal Cord. Their trauma services include: Level I Trauma, Regional Burn Center, Stroke Center, Neurotrauma.

What is the emergency contact for UC San Diego Medical Center?

The emergency department at UC San Diego Medical Center can be reached at (619) 543-6400. In a life-threatening emergency, always call 911 first.

Need Legal Help After Your Accident?

If you've been treated at UC San Diego Medical Center following a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Help with medical bills and lien negotiations
Attorney fee terms vary by written agreement
Connect with medical specialists on lien
$50M+ recovered for accident victims