Scripps La Jolla’s emergency room provides trauma care 24 hours a day

The Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center is located on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, just off I-5 on Genesee Avenue. As a Level I trauma center, we provide around-the-clock emergency services to people throughout San Diego County. 


Our 33,000-square-foot center is located on the ground floor of Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. With 51 private beds and on-site imaging, we’re equipped to diagnose and treat most serious or life-threatening illnesses and injuries.


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  • Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center

    9888 Genesee Ave.
    La Jolla, CA 92037
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About this location

Hours

Emergency Services

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Amenities

ATMCafeteriaChapel or meditation roomCoffee cartGift shopHealing gardenImagingPaid parking (cash and credit)Pet therapySpiritual careValet parkingWi-Fi

Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center

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Welcome to the center

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Advanced monitoring

Beds monitor vital signs and measure patient weight for medication dosage.

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Expandable trauma bays

The bays include advanced surgical lighting and overhead X-ray and image projection.

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Nurses station

The 33,000-square-foot-center is designed to deliver comprehensive life-saving care.

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Large waiting area

The area includes convenient caregiver access for up-to-date patient information.

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Ambulance bays

The center is equipped to treat patients with the most life-threatening injuries.

Information for patients and visitors

The Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center is located on a busy medical campus. Below you’ll find tips to make your visit as seamless as possible.

The Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center is located on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, inside the Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. The campus entrance is on Genesee Avenue, between I-5 and Campus Point Drive. 


Once you enter the main driveway, you’ll see the seven-story Prebys Cardiovascular Institute on your right. The Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center is located on the ground floor of this building.  


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There is open-air parking for emergency room patients and visitors in front of the Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center. Space is limited.


We also offer paid parking in several locations throughout the campus: 


  • Underground Parking Structure A, located beneath Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla (9888 building)
  • Parking Structures B, located next to XiMED Medical Center (9850 building) 
  • Parking Structure D, connected by bridge to Anderson Medical Pavilion (9898 building)


Scripps charges for parking after 30 minutes. We also offer valet parking for a flat fee. Our rates are as follows: 

  • First 30 minutes: Free
  • 31 minutes to 4 hours: $6
  • 4 hours to all day: $12
  • Maximum per day: $12
  • Valet parking: $8


Self-parking for disabled visitors and clergy is free. Visitors with disabilities must present their parking placards to parking gate attendants. After valet hours, please visit the information desk. Clergy can receive validation from the hospital security office.


Parking fees must be paid using our self-pay kiosks. They accept all payment types (cash, debit and credit cards) and are conveniently located throughout the campus:


  • In front of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla (9888 building), near the fountain
  • In the elevator lobby within Parking Structure B
  • Inside Parking Structure D


If you prefer to pay with cash, an ATM is located on the lower level of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla (9888 building), near the elevators.

Services at this location

Emergency Care

Emergency Care

Emergency Care

Find the address and services of Scripps emergency rooms, including our locations in Encinitas, La Jolla, Hillcrest and Chula Vista.

Trauma Care

Trauma Care

Trauma Care

Scripps Health has 24/7 trauma centers at Scripps Mercy San Diego (level 1) and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla (level 1) serving all of San Diego County.

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