Nationally recognized heart care at Prebys Cardiovascular Institute in San Diego
Located on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, about 15 miles north of downtown San Diego, Prebys Cardiovascular Institute offers award-winning heart care to patients throughout the West Coast.
How to find us
About this location
Phone Numbers
- Main Phone
- 858-626-4123
- Imaging
- 858-626-6030
Hours
- Visiting Hours
8 am - 8:30 pm
- Emergency Services
The emergency and trauma center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Amenities
Information for patients and visitors
Prebys Cardiovascular Institute is located on a busy medical campus. Below you’ll find tips to make your visit as seamless as possible.
Prebys Cardiovascular Institute is located on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. 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. Download and print our campus map. (PDF, 850 KB)
Paid parking is available 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)
- Limited, open-air parking for emergency room patients and visitors in front of the Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center
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
Valet service is located in the circular drive in front of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla (9888 building).
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. You can use any payment type (cash, debit card or credit card). Self-pay kiosks are conveniently located throughout the campus:
- Outside Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla (9888 building), near the fountain
- Inside Parking Structure B, in the elevator lobby
- 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.
General hospital visiting times are 8 am - 8:30 pm, but may be adjusted based on the patient’s needs or wishes. Learn more about our hospital visitation policy, including guidelines for children and service animals.
If you’d like to give or send flowers or gifts to a hospitalized patient, Scripps offers two convenient options. Learn more about our on-site and online gift shops.
If you’re from out-of-town or traveling from another country, we're here to help plan your visit and support you during your stay.
Services at this location
Heart Care
Heart Care
Scripps Health has San Diego’s best hospitals for heart care and heart surgery. Get comprehensive cardiac treatment options from an expert cardiologist.
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Renowned for treating congenital heart defects, Scripps offers the most comprehensive heart care in San Diego. Learn more on congenital heart disease treatment.
Arrhythmia
Arrhythmia
Learn about Scripps Cardiac Care department and the type of arrhythmias that our board-certified heart physicians are equipped to diagnose and treat.
Heart Surgery
Heart Surgery
Learn about the different types of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery performed at Scripps by our team of nationally recognized heart surgeons.
Heart Failure
Heart Failure
Scripps cardiovascular teams are nationally recognized for breakthrough work in diagnosing and treating heart failure, a life-threatening heart condition.
Heart Tests and Heart Disease Diagnosis
Heart Tests and Heart Disease Diagnosis
Scripps has advanced cardiovascular imaging and diagnostics technologies used by the best heart specialists to test for heart disease and diagnose conditions.
Prebys Cardiovascular Institute offers some of the most advanced heart care and surgery available, including:
- Advanced cardiac imaging and other diagnostic tests
- Electrophysiology services
- Interventional cardiology procedures
- Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery
- Heart failure care, including LVAD placement
Learn more about Scripps heart care services.
We’re also home to the Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center. Located on the ground floor of the Prebys Cardiovascular Institute, this Level I trauma center provides 24-hour emergency care.
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Take a photo tour
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Modern architecture
Located at Scripps Memorial La Jolla, the lobby has a modern, open look.
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Design and windows
The curve helps us get to patients quicker. Large windows let it natural light.
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Convenient cafe
Located on the ground floor, the cafe offers a healthy, diverse menu.
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Main lobby lounge
Families and visitors can relax and wait in the comfortable lounge.
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Standard patient rooms
All 108 single-patient rooms have a private bathroom and pull-out couch.
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Family waiting areas
Your family will have access to quiet, comfortable spaces during your stay.
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ICU nurses station
A dedicated nurse's station is outside of every two ICU rooms.
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ICU patient rooms
We have 59 ICU rooms on two floors, with a nurse just 60 feet away.
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Surgical waiting room
Family can wait in our large waiting room during your surgery.
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Cardiac catheterization lab
We have three high-tech cath labs, with space to add three more.
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Operating rooms
Four state-of-the-art ORs feature the most advanced surgical technology.
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Hybrid operating rooms
Two hybrid ORs are designed for patients who need both surgery and cath lab.