
UC San Diego Health
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We're ranked the #1 hospital system in San Diego by U.S. News & World Report and have an expanding network of primary care doctors and top-ranked specialists.
San Diego, CA
Joined January 2010
UC San Diego Health is leading the way! 🎉 . We’re proud to be recognized in the 2025–2026 @usnews “#BestHospitals” survey as the region’s best hospital system for the sixth consecutive year, with top national rankings in nine specialties. #UCSDHealth.
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#LungCancer is the leading cause of cancer death, but early detection and awareness can save lives. In this video, Mark Onaitis, MD, thoracic surgeon at #UCSDHealth, shares what everyone should know about risks, symptoms and the latest advances in care.
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#SleepApnea isn’t just snoring, it’s a warning sign. Linked to Alzheimer’s, heart disease & more, disrupted sleep can signal serious health issues. Learn how experts like @AtulMalhotra13, MD, #UCSDHealth, are raising awareness & why early diagnosis matters.
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Once dismissed as just snoring, sleep apnea is now emerging as an early warning sign for serious conditions like Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and depression.
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The McGrath Outpatient Pavilion is now officially open bringing expanded access to expert care, including cancer services, specialty clinics, same-day surgery and advanced imaging. We’re proud to be leading the way in building a healthier #SanDiego. 💙
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Fuel your health, fuel your life. Join us for a new free virtual class “Fueling Wellness: Nutrition Support for Men with Prostate Cancer” on August 5. Learn how nutrition can support strength and well-being during treatment. #UCSDHealth @UCSDCancer .
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We offer a support groups, classes and workshops to help you through your cancer journey. Most all our Patient & Family Support Services are free to our patients and their families.
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#UCSDHealth has opened the new McGrath Outpatient Pavilion at its #Hillcrest campus — a major milestone in the transformation of the 62-acre site. The 250,000 sq. ft. facility expands access to high-quality, integrated care across #SanDiego.
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McGrath Outpatient Pavilion opens at #UCSanDiegoHealth, expanding access to advanced specialty care, surgery & cancer treatment in Hillcrest.
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Personalized care, extraordinary results. At #UCSDHealth, we’re leading the way in #PrecisionMedicine, combining the power of genetic testing and immunologic profiling to achieve better health outcomes for you and your loved ones.
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Personalized cancer therapy, also called precision medicine, is available for many tumor types at UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center. We specialize in clinical trials, genomics and immunotherapy.l
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A new chapter in patient care is coming to #SanDiego.💙 . Chief Administrative Officer Lisa Rhodes reflects on the construction of the McGrath Outpatient Pavilion at #UCSDHealth and the impact the opening will have on patient care.
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Behind the scenes with Lisa Rhodes as she shares what it took to bring McGrath Outpatient Pavilion to life and what it means for the future of health care.
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Memory matters, especially as we age. Ian Neel, MD, shares the early warning signs of dementia & Alzheimer’s, the vital role geriatricians play in memory care and how he’s helping shape the future of dementia care through the San Diego Alzheimer’s Project.
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Ian Neel, MD, has been named co-chair of the San Diego Alzheimer’s Project. In this Q&A, he reflects on his journey to cognitive care for older adults.
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Sarcomas often grow silently and can be mistaken for harmless lumps. At #UCSDHealth, our team of experts offer leading-edge diagnostics, advanced treatments & personalized care. ✅ Trust your instincts.✅ Get unusual lumps checked.✅ Learn how we can help:
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Does air pollution raise the risk of brain bleeds over time? A new study featuring @DrAlexKhalessi, MD, #neurosurgeon, #UCSDHealth, examines how long-term exposure to air pollution may increase the risk of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: @UCSDNeuroSur.
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npj Clean Air - Effects of airborne particulate exposure on aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage risk: brief communication
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When it comes to protecting your skin under the #SanDiego sun, local dermatologists know best. Experts like Swati Kannan, MD, dermatologist at #UCSDHealth share their top tips for a sun-safe skincare routine that keeps your glow without the burn.
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Keep your skin safe this summer with expert sun protection tips, dermatologist-approved skincare routines, and smart ways to avoid sun damage
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When Julie Hudash was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma, she needed more than expert care, she needed to feel truly cared for. At #UCSDHealth, she found both. “I didn’t just come to #UCSDHealth to get brain surgery, I came to get my life back. And I did.”
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#UCSDHealth is now offering a groundbreaking, incision-free outpatient procedure for #ProstateCancer. Using MRI guidance and a urethral probe, focused ultrasound energy precisely targets and destroys cancerous tissue, preserving urinary and sexual function.
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UC San Diego Health is leading the region in offering a novel treatment for prostate cancer called transurethral ultrasound ablation or TULSA.
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#UVRays can damage your eyes and raise the risk of cataracts, inflammation, cancer and even blindness. Wear shades and protect your sight. 😎 . Worried about your eye health? The experts at @ShileyEye at #UCSDHealth are here to help you see clearly:
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At the UC San Diego Health Shiley Eye Institute, patients of all ages receive the finest ophthalmology and eye care services. Experience San Diego's best eye doctors.
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Today, Councilmember Marni von Wilpert and #UCSDHealth announced the expansion of the Transition Support Team, connecting patients in crisis with compassionate care. The expansion adds a psych pharmacist model in #UCSD EDs and external partners working with the unhoused.
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Where is health care interoperability headed next? Hear from health care #IT leaders across the country, including Josh Glandorf, CIO of #UCSDHealth, on what’s driving the next wave of connected care:
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Interoperability, or the seamless electronic exchange of information, has long been a goal of the healthcare industry. And while interoperability has continuously improved in the EHR era, it still...
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We're proud to see Lori Donaldson, CFO, #UCSDHealth, recognized among the top hospital and health system CFOs to know in @BeckersHR 2025 list. Her leadership and dedication continue to drive excellence in health care finance.
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The chief financial officers featured on this list are leading the financial strategy and operations for hospitals and health systems across the nation. These accomplished leaders play a pivotal role...
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Where breakthroughs begin — Moores Cancer Center at #UCSDHealth is leading the global cancer fight. Under the leadership of Diane Simeone, MD, the center is accelerating clinical trials, deepening research collaborations and expanding access to care.
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Just over a year ago, renowned surgeon and expert in the treatment of pancreatic cancer Diane Simeone, MD took the reigns as director of Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health. Simeone is an...
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We’re proud to open our expanded vascular and endovascular surgery clinic at #UCSDHealth—a space built with patients and families in mind. Led by Mahmoud B. Malas, MD, our expert team is here to provide advanced, compassionate care every step of the way.
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