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Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

Scripps Mercy offers hospital and emergency care in San Diego’s South Bay

Located less than 10 miles from the US-Mexico border, the Chula Vista campus of Scripps Mercy serves the cities of Chula Vista, Otay Mesa, National City, Imperial Beach, Bonita and beyond.


Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.  

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How to find us

About this location

Phone Numbers

Main Phone
619-691-7000
Imaging
619-862-6500

Hours

Visiting Hours

8 am - 8:30 pm

Emergency Services

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

Labor and Delivery
Open 24 hours a day. Enter through main hospital entrance. Go to Labor and Delivery on main floor. Press the call button to request access.
Cafeteria Hours

Open daily

Breakfast: 6:30 am - 9:30 am

Lunch: 11 am - 2 pm

Dinner: 4 pm - 7 pm (temporarily, the cafe will close at 2 pm on weekends/observed holidays)

Imaging Hours

Hospital outpatient imaging hours:

  • CT: Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4 pm
  • MRI: Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Sat - Sun 7:30 am - 4 pm
  • Nuclear Medicine: Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4 pm
  • Ultrasound: Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4 pm
  • X-ray: Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4 pm

Amenities

ATMCafeteriaChapel or meditation roomCoffee cartFree parkingGift shopImagingSpiritual careWi-Fi

Information for patients and visitors

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista is located in a busy neighborhood. Below you’ll find tips to make your visit as seamless as possible.

The hospital’s main entrance is on H Street, between 4th and 5th Avenues. Plenty of free parking is available on-site in our open-air lots.


Download and print our campus map (PDF, 970 KB).

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.

The 340B Drug Pricing Program is a vital lifeline for safety-net providers — such as those at Scripps Mercy Hospital — who provide critical health services in our communities.

Services at this location

Heart Care

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.

Heart Surgery

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.

Surgery

Surgery

Surgery

Learn more about surgical care at Scripps Health in San Diego, including minimally invasive procedures and outpatient options.

Intensive Care

Critical care doctors in the intensive care units (ICU) at Scripps in San Diego care for patients following surgery, critical illness or trauma care.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Learn about different types of MRI offered at Scripps in San Diego, including magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), cardiac MRI and breast MRI.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Scripps occupational therapists in San Diego help people re-learn daily tasks, like driving, getting dressed or using a computer, after serious illness or...

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Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista provides a variety of medical and surgical services, including inpatient and outpatient care. Within the hospital you’ll find our 24-hour emergency room and many other specialty services ranging from cancer care to stroke care. Several of our outpatient services are located across the street, in the 450 and 480 medical buildings on 4th Avenue.

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Related Classes and Events

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April 6, 2026 · 6:30 pm - 9 pm Virtual Event $25.00

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