UC San Diego Health Ranks #1 Regionally by U.S. News & World Report
July 25, 2022
UC San Diego Health top ranked in 10 medical and surgical specialties, among the nation’s best.
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Top Triton Basketball Player Back on Court, with an Assist from UC San Diego Health
October 10, 2019
…UC San Diego Health orthopedic surgeon Bryan T. Leek, M.D. Leek specializes in sports and upper extremity injuries. He serves as associate team physician for the San Diego Padres and San Diego Seals lacrosse team. By the time Oshita learned what the surgery would entail and felt like he fully…
Endowed Chair Established in Spinal Surgery at UC San Diego
November 21, 2023
The University of California San Diego has announced that Richard (Todd) Allen, MD, PhD, has been appointed as the inaugural chair holder of the Behrooz A. Akbarnia, MD and Nasrin A. Owsia, MD Endowed Chair in Spinal Surgery.
New Sports Medicine Chief Catherine Robertson Personalizes Athlete Care at UC San Diego Health
January 18, 2018
…Medicine at UC San Diego Health. Robertson, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating injuries of the shoulder, knee and hip, will further enhance UC San Diego Health’s reputation for customizing innovative, evidenced-based care for all athletes — from the weekend warrior to elite, professional and Olympic athletes.
UC San Diego Orthopedic Surgeon Named New President of International Society
April 26, 2012
Steven Garfin, MD, Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UC San Diego Health System was named President of the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS) for 2012 to 2013.
Improving Knee Replacements
February 18, 2014
Each year, approximately 600,000 total knee replacement procedures are performed in the United States, a number that is expected to rise in the next decade as the population ages. UC San Diego Health System is the first in the nation to use iASSIST, a computer navigation system with Bluetooth-like technology…
Alternative Hip Replacement Technique Results in Faster Recovery
February 4, 2013
University of California, San Diego Health System is one of only a few hospitals in the nation to offer computer-assisted navigation technology with the direct anterior hip replacement technique, potentially resulting in less pain, faster recovery and fewer dislocations for patients with osteoarthritis and other forms of degenerative joint disease.
UC San Diego Health Ranked Nationally by U.S. News & World Report
August 8, 2017
UC San Diego Health and its medical and surgical specialties have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 2017-18. The annual “Best Hospitals” rankings distinguish hospitals that excel in treating the most challenging health conditions.
March Matchness 2016
March 14, 2016
Each year, at precisely the same moment, thousands of graduating medical school students across the country simultaneously tear open an envelope. Inside, there is a single sheet of paper and on it, a handful of words. Those words will inform each graduate where he or she will do their residencies,…
UC San Diego Health System Ranks #1 in San Diego
July 17, 2012
UC San Diego Health System is ranked among the nation’s best in U.S. News & World Report’s 23rd annual “America’s Best Hospitals” issue. The magazine ranked UC San Diego Health System #1 in the San Diego metropolitan area.
