Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

Scripps Encinitas offers hospital and emergency care in Northern San Diego County

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has served North County’s coastal communities since 1978. We’re located at Santa Fe Drive and I-5, within walking distance of a park, fitness center, grocery store, pharmacy and restaurants.

354 Santa Fe Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
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760-633-6501

Phone: 760-633-6501

Imaging: 760-633-7724

Visiting Hours: 8 am - 8:30 pm

Emergency Services: The ER is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Parking: Parking is free.

Pharmacy: Monday - Friday 9 am - 5:30 pm

Labor and Delivery: Open 24 hours a day. From 5 am - 8:30 pm, enter through main hospital entrance. Go to Birth Pavilion on 1st floor. At night, use the phone outside to the left of the main entrance to call Labor and Delivery.

Cafeteria Hours

6:30 am - 8 pm

11 pm - 2 am

Imaging Hours

Outpatient:

CT: 7:30 am - 4:45 pm
MRI: 6 am - 11 pm, Sat - Sun 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
Ultrasound: Mon - Fri 8 am - 5 pm, Sat - Sun 7 am - 3:30 pm
X-ray: Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 5 pm

ATM

Cafeteria

Chapel or meditation room

Coffee cart

Electric car charging stations

Free parking

Gift shop

Healing garden

Imaging

Pet therapy

Pharmacy

Spiritual care

Valet parking

Wi-Fi

Information for patients and visitors

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas is located on a busy medical campus. Below you’ll find tips to make your visit as seamless as possible.

You can enter the Scripps Encinitas campus in several ways. Our main entrance at 354 Santa Fe Drive, located at a traffic light, brings you in front of the hospital. There is a separate emergency room entrance farther down Santa Fe Drive, near the roundabout at Santa Fe and Devonshire Drive. You can also access the hospital and other medical buildings from Devonshire Drive.

Download and print our campus map (PDF, 1.4 MB).

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.

The Family Birth Pavilion at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas features two breastfeeding supply stores.

Nursing Nook — located in the birth pavilion is open every day from 9 am - 4 pm.
Mother’s Boutique, Encinitas — is located in the 310 building, suite 104. The boutique is conveniently open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from Noon - 4 pm.

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.

Imaging (Radiology)

Learn about the advanced imaging technology and radiology services offered at Scripps, with several convenient locations throughout San Diego.

Behavioral Health (Mental Health)

Scripps offers behavioral health services in San Diego, including nationally recognized psychologists and psychiatrists who help those with mental illness.

Orthopedics

Scripps Health is a national and trusted leader in orthopedic care. Get the care you need now to stay healthy and active.

Neurology

Leaders in diagnosing and treating neurological conditions, Scripps neurologists use the latest technology and treatments to provide expert, personalized care.

Cancer Care

Scripps Health offers advanced cancer care through an approach that combines experienced teams with the latest technologies and treatments.

Gastroenterology & Hepatology (Digestive and Liver Diseases)

Scripps Health is among the best hospitals for diagnosing and treating GI and liver disease, with an expert team of gastroenterologists and hepatologists.

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas shares a campus with many physician offices and medical buildings, including Scripps Clinic Encinitas and an outpatient imaging center. We’re home to notable specialty programs including a 24-hour emergency room, accredited stroke care, physical rehabilitation services (including a brain injury day treatment program), our Baby Friendly birthing pavilion and a Level II neonatal intensive care unit. And several of our programs, including heart arrythymia, heart attack, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, gynecological cancer surgery, kidney failure, stroke, pneumonia, diabetes, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma have been ranked as “high performing” by U.S. News & World Report.

Philip Butler, MD

Urology

Richard Chaffoo, MD

Plastic Surgery

Lida Chaipat, MD

Diagnostic Radiology

Shrilekha Champaneri, MD

Anesthesiology

Bernard Chang, MD

Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology, Cytopathology

James Chao, MD

Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand

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