Rady Children'S Hospital - San Diego, San Diego, CA

Rady Children's Hospital – San Diego is the region's only dedicated pediatric hospital and one of the largest children's hospitals in the United States, located in San Diego, California. Founded in 1954, Rady Children's has grown into a nationally renowned academic medical center and the primary pediatric teaching hospital for the University of California San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine. The hospital serves as the pediatric care hub for San Diego, Southern California, and beyond, treating more than 297,000 children annually across its expansive network of care.

Rady Children's Hospital consistently earns top national rankings from U.S. News & World Report, recognizing its excellence across multiple pediatric specialties. The hospital is home to the Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine, a world leader in rapid whole-genome sequencing for critically ill newborns, and holds Magnet designation for nursing excellence. Its state-of-the-art campus features specialized pediatric units, a dedicated trauma center, and child-friendly environments designed to reduce stress and support healing for young patients and their families.

Services provided by this facility

• Pediatric emergency and trauma care (Level I Pediatric Trauma Center)
• Neonatal intensive care (NICU)
• Pediatric intensive care (PICU)
• Pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery
• Pediatric oncology and hematology
• Pediatric neurology and neurosurgery
• Orthopedics and sports medicine
• Genomic medicine and precision health
• Behavioral health and psychiatry
• Rehabilitation and therapy services
• Organ transplant programs
• Primary and specialty outpatient care