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