Scripps Green Hospital
Patients that would definitely recommend
14% higher than the national average
Scripps Green Hospital is a medical facility located in La Jolla, CA. This hospital has been recognized for America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, and more.
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards

America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022, 2021)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid surgery, and peripheral vascular bypass surgery

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Specialty Excellence Awards

Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2023, 2022

Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
2022, 2021
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™
2023, 2022, 2021

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™
2023, 2022
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2023, 2022, 2021

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™
2021
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™
2022
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Learn more about patient experienceScripps Green Hospital
National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Scripps Green Hospital
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Sep 30 2023
Review for Dr. Fronek
Its been years since I've seen a gyno, so I was a little apprehensive, but Dr Ellis made me feel comfortable and discussed my concerns in a way that I could understand. I didn't feel rushed or that she was just trying to get through my appointment and in to the next.
Sep 26 2023
Review for Dr. Ellis
Dr. Alula is excellent. She is knowledgeable, caring and friendly. She listens and answers questions.
Sep 26 2023
Review for Dr. Alula
Dr. Bugbee and his entire team are outstanding! Their system and methods really worked for me. My quality of life is so much better now. I can do activities I love again such as bicycle riding and touring on my Harley-Davidson. They are awesome!
Mike Schaub Sep 25 2023
Review for Dr. Bugbee
Initial visit by Dr Eastlack gave me such confidence due to his professionalism and caring nature. He gave me thorough explanation of my proposed surgery which was very successful.
SMT Sep 24 2023
Review for Dr. Eastlack
Location
Scripps Green Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Scripps Green Hospital located?
Scripps Green Hospital is located at 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Scripps Green Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Scripps Green Hospital has been awarded with America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Patient Safety Excellence Award™, and 9 more in the past two years.
Is Scripps Green Hospital highly rated with patients?
82% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Scripps Green Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Scripps Green Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Scripps Green Hospital profile..
How does Scripps Green Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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I tore my rotator cuff on my left arm 16 years ago in an exercise class resulting in a frozen shoulder and need for surgery. Dr. Fronek repaired it and it has been fully functional and without pain. Recently had surgery by Dr. Fronek on my right shoulder for a torn rotator cuff and bicep tear and...