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)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
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™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2024, 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™ (2024, 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™ (2024, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate
Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid surgery, and peripheral vascular bypass surgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
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
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
2024, 2022
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
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™
2024, 2023, 2022
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
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
Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2024
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™
2024, 2023, 2022
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
Marina K Mar 18 2024
Review for Dr. Braunstein
I am getting a L5-S1 lumbar fusion done in a few weeks with Dr Bruffey! He was my grandpas doctor and my mom’s doctor so it just made sense to go see him because as a family we trust him and know he’s the best as what he does! I am getting nervous as the day of surgery approaches and have been...
Jessica Mabbutt Mar 14 2024
Review for Dr. Bruffey
Many thanks to Dr. Kahn and staff. He has helped me with several issues over the years including minor surgery seven years ago. I recovered quickly from the surgery and it greatly increased my quality of life. I came back to Dr. Kahn after reading a review that mentioned he does trigger point...
Mar 14 2024
Review for Dr. Kahn
Went in for a biopsy. I have severe nerve pain months later. I should have gotten a better surgeon. Now when I contact his office, they won’t even acknowledge my complaint. Scripps is a good hospital, but Dr Saad is the weak link. Don’t let him operate on you. He might be a good ENT doctor, but...
Mar 09 2024
Review for Dr. Saad
Dr. Sapthavee is Amazing. I can't say enough about his professionalism . He has reconstructed and repaired my ear after two MOHS surgeries and I am so pleased with the results. He is a great communicator and a great surgeon .
Mar 09 2024
Review for Dr. Sapthavee
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 10 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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Dr. Braunstein is an exceptional surgeon. He performed a Total Ankle Replacement, Achilles repair, and other foot surgeries for me.He is one of the few surgeons doing TAR in Southern California and he is the best one.I'm so happy that I can walk again!Thank you, Dr Braunstein and your team for...