UCI Medical Center

#11 in California

Orange County, California

academic Hospital417 bedsEst. 1976

Key Specialties

โ—Trauma (Level I)
โ—Cancer (Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center)
โ—Neurology
โ—Transplant
โ—Burn center

Key Highlights

  • โœ“Only Level I trauma center in Orange County
  • โœ“NCI-designated cancer center
  • โœ“UC Irvine School of Medicine teaching hospital
  • โœ“Regional burn center
  • โœ“Comprehensive stroke center

Best For

  • +Trauma and severe injuries
  • +Complex cancer requiring academic expertise
  • +Neurological conditions
  • +Patients seeking clinical trials
  • +Uninsured/underinsured needing academic care

Things to Consider

  • !Orange location less convenient than Hoag for coastal residents
  • !Older facilities compared to Hoag
  • !Longer wait times for elective procedures

Quick Facts

Type
academic Hospital
Beds
417
Founded
1976
California Rank
#11
Region
Orange County
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