Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego is a nonprofit pediatric healthcare facility dedicated exclusively to the medical needs of children and adolescents. Established in 1954, it has grown to become the largest provider of comprehensive pediatric medical services in San Diego, southern Riverside, and Imperial counties.

The hospital operates a 511-bed facility, making it the largest children's hospital in California based on admissions.

Specialized Pediatric Services

As the region's only designated pediatric trauma center, Rady Children's Hospital offers a wide array of specialized services, including:

• Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery: Providing advanced care for congenital and acquired heart conditions.
• Orthopedics: Addressing musculoskeletal issues from fractures to complex spinal deformities.
• Neonatology: Caring for premature and critically ill newborns in a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
• Neurology & Neurosurgery: Treating a range of neurological disorders with cutting-edge surgical interventions.
• Diabetes & Endocrine Disorders: Managing hormonal imbalances and metabolic conditions.

Recognition and Achievements

In 2024, U.S. News & World Report recognized Rady Children's Hospital as one of the nation's top 10 children's hospitals. It ranked in all 10 pediatric specialties surveyed, underscoring the hospital's commitment to excellence in pediatric care.

Mergers and Expansion

In January 2025, Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego merged with Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) to form Rady Children's Health. This merger aims to enhance pediatric healthcare delivery by integrating specialized services, research initiatives, and advanced technologies under one unified system.

Location and Facilities

The hospital's main campus is located at 3020 Children's Way, San Diego, CA 92123.

In addition to the main campus, Rady Children's Hospital operates several satellite locations:

• Sharp Grossmont Hospital: Pediatric Unit - 5555 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942.
• Rady Children's at Palomar Medical Center (Downtown) - 555 East Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025.
• San Diego, CA, USA – Main location.

Staff and Community

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego is staffed by nearly 1,000 physicians and more than 1,500 nurses. The team is supported by over 5,100 employees and 300 active volunteers. This dedicated group works collaboratively to provide compassionate and comprehensive care to children and their families.