i have just spent a few days in scripps memorial hospital and i am here to tell you we are fortunate in san diego county to have such an amazing small hospital. the doctors and nurses ,caregivers ,and all seem dedicated to only their patients well being. they are all talented and specialist in their own way willing to serve and care for in every situation.very unsual in the world of huge hospitals today. my own number on north care team was the best i could every have had anywhere thank you wonderful caring people.b milford read more

I stayed here (1st floor) from 12.23rd until Dec 31st. I am about 62 years, good health, this was my very first stay in any hospital and I must say I could have not found any better hospital. Everybody was so nice, compassionate and accomadating, from Doctors to nurses and all other staff. Kris, Julia, Adam, John, Alex, Alejandro, Machael, Dr Dabestani.........were extemely nice, passionate and helpfull. I truly appreciate the care they provided, they realy cared about me. I wish everybody a Happy New Year. Babak read more

MD John N. was awesome !! I came in 6/9/2026 @ 8:30pm. Sometime in between 2am - 6am I had another MD assist me. I was not fond of him, totally ignore my pain level of 9. Anyway I get woke n up discharged with no heads up and the assistant nurse guy tall linky dude deep voice was not cool at all. He ripped the tape from my IV off which hurt and let my arm bleed without putting pressure to it. As he walked off to get gauzes as my arm bleed into the sheets I'm like wtf man!! He was not professional at all. Idk if he hated his job or was tired !! And kept ignoring the fact I was still in pain. So I left to cafeteria walking in pain order food and food is cost by the weight got an egg, bacon, cheese, potato and no potatoes in the burrito.The burrito was 15$ not worth it. It was soggy at had no taste ! You're better off getting yogurt or bagels. Don't waste your money on the breakfast burrito. read more

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Unexpected hospital visits are never easy, but my daughter's care team at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas was outstanding. They were attentive, communicative, and responsive throughout our stay. While the older portion of the hospital could benefit from some upgrades, the nurses, doctors, and support staff went above and beyond to provide compassionate, professional care. Thank you for making a difficult situation much easier. read more

Reporting Dr. Kotter immediately to Scripps, and the CA Medical Board for refusal of Vascular evaluation and beach of standard care. I came to Scripps ER with an active referral from my primary care physician for surgical removal of a lipoma. My symptoms are urgent (complete numbness and tingling across my entire upper back, progressing up my neck and down both arms, along with sharp pains in my neck and head.) I informed Dr. Kotter of my concerns for both nerve and possible vessel compression. I also shared that my last two D-dimer results were significantly elevated (1,587 ng/mL FEU and 991 ng/mL FEU: * A repeat D-dimer test * A CT scan with contrast or CT angiogram to evaluate for vessel compression Both requests were declined by Dr. Kotter. Only basic bloodwork, and a non-contrast CT was ordered, which cannot adequately assess blood vessels. The logical call would be an MRI or CT for nerves and contrast-based imaging for vessels, plus a repeat D-dimer...instead of only a non-contrast CT. This decision risks missing a time-sensitive diagnosis such as vessel blockage, clot, or combined nerve and vessel compression, and represents a potential deviation from the standard of care. This is the kicker! Dr. Kotter stated there are "no important blood vessels to worry about in the back; the ones to worry about are in the front," which is medically inaccurate as the back of the neck and upper back contain vertebral arteries, deep cervical veins, and other clinically significant vessels. I also requested that these refusals and my worsening symptoms be documented in my chart with full clinical reasoning. Documentation was not completed during my visit, and I was told notes would be made & reflected in my chart by Dr. Kotter "in 24-48 hours." Dr. Kotter agreed to document her decision and clinical reasoning behind declining the tests. I left the hospital feeling my symptoms and concerns were not taken seriously and that urgent vascular and neurological risks were not fully evaluated. Thank you Ryan/Jared for being kind. Thank you to the female nurse (I'm sorry I forgot your name) that took my handwritten notes to add to my patient profile. I appreciate you. read more

I recently gave birth at this hospital I know they have active renovations happening upstairs for their new L&d flood which I hear will be beautiful, and amazing according to all the nurses and staff. I can see why people say some stuff is outdated. The bed didn't always work, and the bathroom sink was clogged the whole time. I had really nice nurses. The pediatricians I met with were not the kindest and honestly shouldn't be working with children let alone babies. Besides that the food was actually really good, their breakfast was delicious. The eggs were made to order and fresh. The beds are really uncomfortable and if you are hungry in the middle of the night the vending machine is falling so bring plenty of snacks. No microwave in the room but there is one in the lobby Besides that the aftercare was really nice, and all the staff had really good bedside manner. Id give birth here again, especially since they're updating the facility read more

Scripps EMERGENCY Encinitas was a Lifesaver for my girlfriend recently. At least 5-6 doctors, nurses & nurse aides assisted in her recovery with CT Scans & X-Rays. We were impressed with their efficiency and their dedication in caring for their patients, which exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended for Emergencies. They've got a decent sized Parking Lot for Emergency situations. ** Getting There ** 354 Santa Fe Drive Encinitas, CA 92024 Phone | (760) 633-6501 Website | scripps.org read more

My 95 year old father was transported to this hospital by ambulance after suffering from extreme internal bleeding. When admitted to a room, several people assisted him into a gown and then the bed. One of the staff asked him if he wanted to put his wallet in the hospital safe. He thus handed over his wallet to someone in the room. Upon discharge, he asked them to retrieve his wallet from the safe. Guess what? The wallet was not in the safe. Instead it appeared, sans about $750 in cash, in his personal bag with his bloodied clothing. There obviously is a thief working there. An investigation has been launched by the hospital, but it seems like a half-hearted effort. A hospital should be a safe place for the ill people. Instead he literally got robbed. read more

So neglectful. They forgot about me for many hours and never checked on me, I think they forgot I was there. I had very alarming results for something and I only found out because of my patient portal. They are so unserious read more

Excellent care following heart attack in 2024 & hemorrhage this year. Outstanding doctors, nurses & staff. Highly recommended. ***** Bonnie W. read more

UPDATE AS OF 10/13/2025 I STILL have not had any response from Scripps regarding this terrible experience. I believe that this is a terrible hospital and if you value your health of your unborn baby's health, you will NOT go here. You basically have to be your own doctor because nobody here cares about you at all. UPDATED AS OF 9/27/25 I reached out to Scripps as they requested and NOBODY has responded. There is NO ACCOUNTABILITY at Scripps. This is a terrible hospital system. Go anywhere else. read more

I had an unfortunate experience of being hit by a car as a pedestrian and so I was treated to staying here for 2.5 days and getting an urgent orthopedic surgery. The staff is very professional and efficient. They communicate well and have a good use of technology. At every bedside, there is an iPad that each patient can use to communicate with the nursing team, order food and get care. My biggest complaint was that the patient rooms are shared and so it's only a thin curtain that separates one person from the next bedside. I had the misfortune of being paired with a very nice, but very loud lady. She was hard of hearing and had no clue that the videos she was playing on her phone at 1 am were disturbing..... The food was surprisingly decent. The hospital offers a menu type system that is available throughout the day. My medical providers were communicative and professional. I had concerns about the methods used for orthopedic surgery and for the anesthesia. I had detailed discussions with the orthopedist (Dr. Andry) and with the anesthesiologist (Dr. Pham) The nurses were respectful of my wishes when I refused needless "routine" blood draws at 6 am. I'm also thankful that all providers did not try to push narcotic pain relievers - no more pill pushers! read more

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If I could give them a gazillion stars I would. In late Jan. I experienced some stomach pain. It got worse and we had paramedics take me to the hospital's emergency area. I immediately was tested and diagnosed with severe gut issues which required immediate surgery which due to complications lasted three days. The surgery was successful and after 1 week in intensive care and a month in hospital, I'm as good as new. The team (from Doctors,nurses and techs) saved my life. It's weird to say be they did. EVERYONE we (my family and loved ones) were treated so well and with compassion that I really missed them. I wish I could point out one particular person but I can't. They were all wonderful. From Doctors who checked daily, Nurses who worked tireless down to maintenance people who were so polite and good at their job. I can't say enough how well the hospital people where and I will be eternally grateful. THANKS SO MUCH read more

Top notch hospital. Not sure as to why so many negative reviews, it was beautiful, they accommodated my father in law when he visited my mother in law. We appreciate the staff treating our loved ones with dignity. Can't be more thankful to the staff especially the nurses in neuro unit! read more

The entire team here at Scripps Encinitas is fantastic! From the polite and caring maintenance staff, ER personnel, the transport team, the fabulous doctors, and the amazing nursing staff who care so much. Also, the PT and OT are so energized to get me back on my feet! And the food is excellent. I would compare it to other wonderful restaurants in town. Thank you kitchen staff. Thank you all for making a bad situation so much better!! read more

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My husband was assigned room 219A after having a pacemaker implanted. The guy in 219B was horrible--he cussed out every one of the staff that came in there; he called the nurses every five minutes to come into the room; he dropped f bombs loudly and constantly; he peed on the floor at least three times. This was in six hours. Basically the guy was nuts. I don't know what was wrong with him, but it was not a good way to try and recover. And of course he had his TV as loud as it would go. I asked two nurses if he was tied down or something, and they said no. I was in total fear of what he would do to my husband or me based on his anger levels. We had one hour of peace, after he received his morphine that he had been yelling and screaming about. But the best is--the guy got moved to one of the private rooms so he couldn't bother other people......So moral of the story, act crazy and you get a private room instead of these ridiculous shared rooms. BTW--the iPads in the rooms for you to order food? What rooms were these? Room 219 had no iPads. Didn't even have a phone. Had to ask someone at the nurses station to order food for my husband. And the QR code in the menu didn't work either. Way to go Scripps!! I just hope that this review doesn't result in my husband getting terrible care--but I want to let everyone know that if they have a choice, don't choose this hospital. You aren't safe and you can't rest because of the nuts they put in your room. read more

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I was sent to Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Emergency from Scripps Urgent Care for testing. After midnight on March 20, 2026 I was provided IV sedation, I don't remember how I got to the test, the test, or how I got back to my room. What I remember was being abruptly brought to consciousness to "get dressed for discharge" - according to discharge papers, at 3:30 AM on March 20, 2026, less than three hours after being IV sedated. Scripps staff quietly walked me to the emergency room door like the confused, disoriented, intoxicated sheep that I was, and released me at the Emergency Exit door to find my car and drive home. I remember lifting my head into semi-consciousness with a near miss on the freeway; and then again when I opened my eyes to find myself headed for a curb. Unable to react quickly, I remember hearing a loud explosion - the two passenger side tires exploded and I was tossed side to side. The only thing my brain was registering - was to "go home" - the last sound I remember was of shredded rubber thumping on pavement as I attempted to crawl home. I woke up the next day on my bed, fully clothed. Tanya, Sue, and Julie appear to have done what good soldiers do, passing me around to repeat my trauma over and over, while extracting as much information and evidence as possible to protect their employer. One of them laughed as she repeated with animation that I heard an explosion - "an e x P L O sion!"; it sounded to me like she was belittling my ordeal. The absolute scariest part was the next day when it suddenly dawned on me that someone else could have been hurt (other than myself and my car), and how close to that reality I came on the freeway, because I was physically unable to remain conscious and mentally unable to think rationally. I can't be the only one... if you have any insight or information, please feel free to PM me. read more

I've been going to this hospital for decades. The ER is very organized. The triage nurses handle patients with great care. Obviously they don't have enough beds with the remodel going on. They still manage to get you the tests you need, and then provide care accordingly. I even saw the Chaplain empty the trash in the ER waiting room. The only issue I have is the lack of decent snacks or drink choices (vending) available while you're there for hours! The ER docs seem stretched thin, but do an excellent job. read more

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My complaint is directed towards Ally, a nurse in the out-patient services dept., and her lack of communication skills. My mother had surgery today with Dr. Wood for 3-4 hrs. After her procedure, I received several calls from staff and then no calls until my mother called around 5. There was a space from 12-5 p.m. receiving no updates on my mother. That's right folks, my mother did the job of the nurses. One of those nurses was the last nurse, Ally. She never called to update what was going on post-op in the recovery room, nothing. She was the one that discharged my mother at the end. P.S. Ally don't tap and point to something on the discharge paperwork and expect me to know what it is that i'm signing. Open your mouth and explain. It was pure laziness on her part. Also lay off on the perfume. It ended up being longer than I expected from the original 2-3 p.m. discharge window the nurses originally said. My mother didn't get discharged until 7-7:30 p.m. read more

Iodine contrast almost killed me. Zero responsibility for there pain. Would not admit any problem existed. Elderly should not be given such a high dose... read more

I was given Fentanyl which is not protocol for pneumonia. I was manhandled by some of the nurses and rudely treated. I would choose Scripps Green or Anderson Pavilion. Sincerely, Jerry H Sankary, JD read more

Every aspect of the care I received during my scheduled surgery and subsequent hospital stay was excellent. Scripps Healthcare system is truly dedicated to patient satisfaction is purely evident and I can't thank them enough for all they did and will continue to do. read more

I have a dear friend, a local CA physician mind you, who came in to the ER with severe sepsis. She was given a chief complaint of "anxiety", and waited in the ER for three hours before an IV for hydration and antibiotics were given and a physician saw her. She was yelled at by nurses in the ER about her "anxiety" upsetting others in the waiting room, and had security called on her because she was shaking on the floor (rigors) and screaming for help as she felt like she was dying (which she could have). Finally, when the ACTUAL PHYSICIAN saw her, he apologized profusely. She was admitted to the ICU and eventually transferred to a much better hospital for adequate and non-negligent care. This was a profound case of gender bias, abuse of acutely ill patients, and negligence. This woman is a full fledged MD for crying out loud, who happened to be cared for by her own previous students at the hospital she transferred too. Along with over 11,000 other physician women who love this strong US healthcare leader, we have encouraged her to lawyer up, subpoena the video footage (if not already destroyed by the hospital), and report to JCAHO, state board of nursing, and the state hospital association. Grotesque. If this happens to physicians, imagine the negligence and abuse of those without that level of knowledge and training. read more

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I came to this ER late on a Saturday evening in the grips of the worst case of what turned out to be food borne illness that I have ever experienced, and everyone was so kind and attentive to me. I was seen straightaway because of the severity of my symptoms, I was placed in a room and well taken care of. I was so dehydrated I needed two bags of fluid, and multiple pushes of anti-emetics. Dr. Bessler (I think!) recommended an abdominal CT scan with contrast (my first), and every single person involved was just as friendly and kind as can be. I've since fully recovered, but I felt compelled to leave this review because my experience could not have been better. Thank you to everyone in the ER. read more

Labor and Delivery The care and expertise of the nurses in the labor and delivery unit are beyond exceptional They are kind, competent, helpful, and could truly be considered angels They helped my daughter and son in law and deliver their baby They found the complication and quickly found the appropriate help I have the utmost gratitude and respect for these people I wish I could name them all, but that would fill up a page Thank you from the bottom of my heart read more

Phony Reminder Letter Received a letter from Scripps to schedule my mammogram. Spent 15 minutes on hold before I got a representative. Who promptly told me they need the doctor's orders to schedule. Thank-you for wasting my time marketing. When the doctor's orders "really" come through, l will schedule with someone outside of Scripts. read more

I would not recommend this ER. A family member came in with chest pain, and at first the doctor considered sending her home. Only after reviewing the tests again did he acknowledge it was a cardiac event and apologized for the oversight. We felt communication and bedside manner were poor. When we asked to transfer to Scripps La Jolla, our request was initially declined. Some staff came across as dismissive and lacking compassion, which added to our frustration. Fortunately, once we escalated, we were transferred to La Jolla, where the care and communication were excellent. Bottom line: If you need cardiac care, go straight to Scripps La Jolla. If you end up at Encinitas, be ready to advocate strongly for yourself. read more

Scripps Values: The Scripps website states that "Scripps is committed to putting the patient first and quality is our passion." Putting the patient first and providing quality care would obviously not include charging $1,708 for the futile emergency room visit summarized below. ER and ophthalmologist visit summaries: On a quiet Friday morning on January 10, 2025 at 8 AM, I checked into the empty emergency room seeking care for an eye poke. I was quickly placed in an emergency room bay. However, I waited in vain for 40 minutes while the staff attempted to locate a vision test chart. Because the staff could not find the vision test chart and the office of Scripps ophthalmologist was now open, I called that office and was very fortunate to secure an immediate appointment. Within 10 minutes of arrival, it was determined that the poke had not resulted in eye damage. Scripps Mission: The Scripps website states that "Scripps strives to provide superior health service ...and make a positive measurable difference in the health of individuals... we serve." Basis for disputing the ER charge: The charge for my ophthalmologist immediate expert care was only $307 versus the $1,708 charge for the ER visit that provided no care. Leaving an ER that could not provide care in order to get immediate and expert care from a Scripps ophthalmologist was a sensible and necessary action in my best interest. Billing me for this inefficacious emergency room visit is clearly not consistent with Scripps Values of "putting the patient first" with quality care nor with Scripps Mission to "make a positive measurable difference in the health of individuals... we serve." Therefore, I petitioned that the ER charges be rescinded. Scripps refused to amend the charges. read more

I truly cannot say enough amazing things about this hospital. I've been admitted twice in the past 6 months due to a neurological disorder. Both times, the nurses, doctors, social workers, and techs have been nothing short of incredibly helpful, kind and compassionate. Being in the hospital is never fun, but I truly thank Scripps Encinitas for making it the best experience for what it was. They have set me up with all the resources I need to continue my care outside of the hospital and I'm very grateful for their attention to detail. read more

I have had the best care at scripps Encinitas hospital. I was treated in the emergency room and later had surgery performed there and the Care was absolutely excellent. And the staff is phenomenal. read more

Paramedics took me to the emergency room and was assigned a room. A male nurse said he had to check me for bruises but I was there for extreme high blood pressure due to esophageal pressure that was really painful. While n the room on the weekend of 5/16/2025 A female nurse assistant said they needed a urine sample but instead of a sterile jar they asked me to pee in the toilet and collect urine from the receptacle on the toilet I thought that was strange when I had to ask for a clean wipe for a clean specimen. Note paramedics gave me delated for the pain in my chest with a blood pressure of 199/108. Not long after this male nurse said he had to check me for bruises when I said I had none. He pulled down my underwear and took a picture of my privates with his cell phone. A female nurse was also there he then checked between my toes which by then I figured out they thought I did drugs. I was also scheduled for abdominal surgery at Scripps Green on that Monday. I feel violated and have no history of drug use. All of which is in my portal for Scripps. Two weeks prior my Dr visit with my kidney Dr showed extremely high blood pressure and after seeing urgent care they did a c-scan to reaffirm diverticulitis and paramedics were called to take me to Scripps Er Encinitas. I spent the night and my blood pressure was all over the place. I got good care until they moved me next to another patient just a few er rooms down who kept gagging and screaming. Another nurse asked me if I wanted to go home who was gruff and obviously did want me to go home so I said yes. After that I had to go to Scripps Green for five days and surgery was scheduled for May 19th. Scripps Green was awesome. I'm appalled by the two visits to Scripps Encinitas. read more

The staff was extremely attentive and kind. They went above my expectations. The rooms were clean and nicely decorated. I could not find at faults at all with the hospital. read more

My husband came in as an emergency patient to Scripps Encinitas 10/2024. Without the help of the doctors and nurses in ICU my husband wouldn't be with me now. Shout out to Dr. Fussel and his team including Khalani, Megan, Pamela, Ahmed,Sonia, and Nate. Thank you for your care and support! read more

Great care! Originally took my mom to Temecula valley hospital for impaction and they did only 1/2 the job. A week later we decided to go to scripps in Encinitas because the impaction was still there. Scripps Encinitas saved my mom's life because it was at the point she would have went septic. Thank you to the entire staff for being thorough w her care and really getting to the root cause, fixing the problem, and getting her out of pain and distress! read more

The front staff was amazing the first nurse was awesome, the second nurse I think in charge was awful and rude complete no sympathy for the patient rude and disrespectful has a nasty attitude can't believe how rude and disgusting was I hope she wouldn't want her family in pain hurting the same kind of nasty attitude she gave us Scripps has always been great until lately now the long wait of hours to come but i will sue if anything happens to brother as my fiancé is a attorney now and says stuff like this is always happening due to them being over worked but not our fault smh Update the rude ass nurse is on her phone loud as heck so unprofessional screaming of lol laugh shits and giggles I've never been so mortified by (a nurse) on the clock taking personal calls at 1:20am if the roll the cameras was on her phone laughing smirking loud as hell not on her break which is crazy to me smh scripps please don't let one bad rotten apple impede on poor character of the hospital other nurse came and is so nice compared to her so horrifying though that they allow this head nurse in charge to be so awful and unpleasant and unprofessional Will add her name as soon as I leave because I didn't see her name tag and will include her name to the medical board when I call and let them know what's going on her from other reviews the medical board needs to come by and pay attention to the concerns also future patients should also call da medical board if they feel there thought And concerns were not heard or meet read more

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Visited the ED the other night for bad cold and had a great experience from the moment I walked in to the building to the time of discharge. Great team over at Scripps ED. Very kind and professional. Would highly recommend. read more

The ER can be iffy. I got a tip from one of the doctors on timing your visit; If you can avoid going to the ER between 6 and 9 p.m., do it. Urgent care centers stop admitting patients 2 hours prior to closing and send their patients to the ER. But, once you are admitted, they are amazing. Collectively, we have been patients there for about 40 years. We have watched it grow from a 1-story building to what it is today. The nurses, doctors, and the rest of the care staff have been amazing. Once past the ER, you can expect quality care. read more

Shout out to Dr. Shapiro and the wonderful robotic surgery team. I am so thankful that I came to Scripps for my procedure. Thanks to all the nurses and staff on 2 North during my overnight. Nurse Alena and CNA Catzi (sorry if I am missing any of these spellings.) took care of me after wakeup and got me up on my feet and strolling down the hall on my first walk. Nurse Phuong and CNA Jennifer cared for me through the night as I continued to walk and dug into my liquid diet. Thanks for the extra lemon ice, Phong and well as sharing some of your story. You touched my heart. Nurse Jennifer and CNA Allana helped me get on my way home. Thanks for the my catheter instruction and helping me to take everything I tried to leave behind, home. There were many others who played a part in my care and I thank you all. read more

Ok, so this finally got handled - presumably because of this review. The additional charges were wiped from my portal. Scripps apologized and said "coaching has been provided". Hopefully that's true because the hospital itself is excellent so they just need to streamline their backend operations. read more

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas - I paid in full upon check out and then Scripps sent me 2 additional bills for my stay and baby's stay. Still fighting them. Beware! - Hospitals Near Me - Encinitas, California

Recently had my baby here and i absolutely loved my experience in the labor and delivery unit , the nurses and my OB were on top of it and were available to me whenever I needed during and after delivering , the care provided was amazing and I couldn't be more thankful for the wonderful staff that allowed me to have this exceptional experience . Went in with no " birth plan " and turned out to be the best experience , I loved how every testing that the baby needed , was done in the room and the baby never left the room / my side . As soon as i delivered they allowed 1 hour of skin to skin before weighing and measuring baby and I loved that ! The care provided here was amazing compared to other hospital from my personal experience! read more