Surgical Suites and Private ICU Patient Rooms at Sharp Memorial Hospital

The Stephen Birch Healthcare Center at Sharp Memorial Hospital is a hospital for the 21st century. With 10 high-tech surgical suites and 48 private intensive-care units, this state-of-the-art facility provides all the technology that modern medicine has to offer.

Unparalleled Quality of Care
The operating suites are specially designed for every surgical situation from the most routine to the most complex, such as cardiac procedures, transplants and even robotic surgery. 

Surgeons easily see X-ray and CT scans in high-definition during surgery.

Whenever possible, the surgery team uses the most minimally invasive procedures that lead to less pain and a faster recovery.

  • Ceiling-mounted surgical equipment gives surgical staff more mobility during procedures
  • Hanging surgical equipment can also be cleaned more effectively and improves infection control
  • The surgical equipment includes the da Vinci® surgical system — robotic instruments that enhance the surgeon's ability to perform complex procedures

Every Detail Thoughtfully Planned
Our beds in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provide state-of-the-art equipment and monitors to care for the most ill patients. Every ICU room is private and features a sleeper sofa where a family member can spend the night. Our rooms incorporate various details to promote the highest quality care, including: 

Private ICU patient rooms help reduce the chance of infection.
  • Anti-bacterial surfaces throughout the facility and hand-washing stations at the door of every patient room minimize the chance for infection
  • Nursing stations are located just outside the ICU rooms so nurses have a direct line of sight into patient rooms
  • The blinds can be opened and closed with external controls
  • The windows are double-paned with blinds between the panes to prevent infectious disease-causing bacteria
  • Windows are strategically placed between ICU rooms so nurses have room-to-room line of sight of their patients

For More Information
 To learn more about Sharp's Memorial Hospital or to find a Sharp-affiliated physician, search for San Diego doctors or call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday 8 am to 6 pm.