Emergency rooms in San Diego

We’re here when you need emergency care.

If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, contact your primary care doctor, who will recommend the best next step for you. More about COVID-19.

At Sharp HealthCare, we’ll safely get you the 24-hour emergency care you need at our four acute-care hospitals in San Diego.

We’re taking extra precautions to keep you and our care teams safe — including special check-in procedures, screenings at facility entrances, regular cleaning, and separating patients in waiting and treatment areas.

When should I go to the emergency room?

Call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room if you are experiencing a medical emergency, including:

• Chest pain or pressure
• Confusion or difficulty speaking
• Fever with stiff neck
• Fracture (with bone protruding)
• Head injury
• Moderate to severe shortness of breath
• Severe abdominal pain
• Sudden dizziness or change in vision
• Uncontrolled bleeding

If you still have questions, call us at 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm.