As another branch of the UCLA Health System, the 337 bed Santa Monica centre has a strong reputation for primary and speciality care and is internationally renowned for its Rape Treatment Center and Stuart House for sexually abused children. UCLA announced that an adjoining Orthopaedic Hospital would be opening in 2009.

Often referred to as ‘Valley Pres’, this 350 bed, non-profit, acute care hospital boasts more than 50 specialities and offers inpatient, outpatient and ER services. The hospital remains on the cutting edge in maternal and child health, cardiac care, orthopaedics and critical care services.

This ultra modern, private, 265 bed research and teaching hospital is staffed by faculty from Keck. Boasting a large list of specialities, it consistently ranks high for ophthalmology and gynaecology. Its online screening tool lets patients review their symptoms to find possible causes.

UCLA’s campus hospital is routinely touted as the ‘Best in the West’ and ranks third, nationally, according to US News & World Report. It is a centre for research and a teaching hospital associated with David Geffen School of Medicine, offering inpatient, outpatient and emergency services. The 11 storey building was recently…