Hillcrest Medical Center & Scripps Mercy Hospital

Near Two Leading Medical Centers

Modern new apartments at Denizen place you within easy reach of two of San Diego’s most established and respected healthcare institutions. Both medical centers anchor the neighborhood’s identity as a regional hub for care, research, and everyday wellness.

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

One of San Diego’s longest-operating hospitals, Mercy is a central part of the Scripps Health system. It's known for delivering full-service inpatient and emergency care, with well-established programs in maternity, surgery, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and internal medicine. It operates as a high-volume hospital that supports both acute care and a wide range of ongoing medical needs.

Physicians at Scripps Mercy are primarily focused on clinical practice, with an emphasis on continuity of care, patient experience, and long-term outcomes. This approach has helped the hospital build deep trust across generations of San Diego residents.

Scripps Mercy also anchors a broader network of affiliated clinics and specialty centers, allowing care to extend beyond the hospital while remaining coordinated within the Scripps Health system.

Address: 4077 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Distance from Denizen: .4 miles

UC San Diego Health – Hillcrest Medical Center

UC San Diego Health’s Hillcrest campus is one of the region’s most established academic medical centers. Located just west of central Hillcrest, the campus integrates advanced clinical facilities with teaching and research, and has long been a defining presence in the neighborhood.

The medical center is best known for its Level I Trauma Center and its ability to handle highly complex and high-acuity cases. It supports a broad range of advanced specialties, including cancer care, cardiology, neuroscience, transplant medicine, and specialized surgical programs that often require collaboration across multiple teams.

Many of the physicians and surgeons working at the Hillcrest campus are also faculty at UC San Diego’s School of Medicine, balancing clinical work with research and teaching. This close connection between practice and education shapes how care is delivered and keeps the campus closely tied to ongoing medical research and innovation.

The hospital also serves as a major training site for residents and fellows across numerous disciplines, creating a dynamic, fast-moving environment where experienced clinicians, researchers, and trainees work side by side.

Address: 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
Distance from Denizen: .8 miles

Discover Denizen

Denizen adds a modern, design-led residential option to Hillcrest, pairing inspired interiors with thoughtful amenities. Floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies, views, and modern kitchens meet our rooftop lounge, resort-style pool deck, expansive fitness center, coworking spaces, and more. Explore our luxury apartments and one-of-a-kind amenities.