Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego Emergency Room

The exterior of the Conrad Prebys Emergency and Trauma Center, located on the campus of Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego Emergency Room
Conrad Prebys Emergency and Trauma Center
4077 5th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
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4077 5th Ave., Conrad Prebys Emergency and Trauma Center, San Diego, CA, 92103
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Scripps Mercy San Diego’s emergency room provides trauma care 24 hours a day

The Conrad Prebys Emergency and Trauma Center is located on the campus of Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest. As a Level I trauma center, we provide around-the-clock emergency services to people throughout San Diego County. 


Scripps Mercy Hospital is open and safe. Visitor restrictions are in effect and face masks are required. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, call 888-261-8431 first.


Whenever a situation is life-threatening, call 9-1-1 immediately. Learn which symptoms should be evaluated in an emergency room.

Information for patients and visitors

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

Directions and parking

Because Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego is in a high-traffic neighborhood, we recommend allowing extra time for travel. 


Our main entrance is on 5th Avenue between Washington Avenue and Lewis Street, with parking available in the adjacent multilevel structure on Lewis.


Download and print our campus map (PDF, 520 KB).


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


Parking for disabled visitors and clergy is free. Visitors with disabilities can receive validation from a parking attendant. Clergy can receive validation from the administrative office.


Parking fees may be paid by cash, check or credit card. For your convenience an ATM is located on the first floor of the hospital, near the coffee cart in the lobby.