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Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Named Among Best in San Diego County

U.S. News & World Report recognized the hospital in its 22nd annual Best Hospitals edition.

U.S. News & World Report recently named one of the top five hospitals San Diego County.

UCSD Medical Center topped the list, Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla came in second, Scripps Mercy Hospital was third, followed by Sharp Memorial Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas.  

"Our experienced physicians, nurses and other health care professionals deliver expert, compassionate care in state-of-the-art facilities, providing North County with the world-class care that Scripps is known for,” said Carl Etter, chief executive and vice president of Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. “This designation from U.S. News & World Report is an important milestone as we continue on the path to providing our patients with the highest level of care."

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The magazine’s 22nd annual Best Hospitals edition — which is available on newsstands Aug. 30 — rated hospitals in 16 high-stakes medical specialties, including heart care, diabetes and neurology.  According to the magazine, physicians at these highly ranked facilities are more experienced and  better understand how to deliver quality care because they see more patients with critical needs than do doctors at many community hospitals.


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