History
It was 1887 when Dr. Walter Lindley decided to build a hospital in Los Angeles. Over a century later, California Hospital Medical Center remains a cornerstone of LA and is a recognized leader in excellence, innovation and community service.
About Us
Located in the heart of Downtown LA, California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed non-profit hospital that has been providing the residents of Los Angeles with quality, compassionate care for over 130 years.
A recognized leader in excellence, innovation and community service, California Hospital Medical Center provides a full-continuum of acute care services, including a Level II Trauma Center, state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Keith P. Russell Women's Birthing Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), seven operating suites, and a free-standing Los Angeles Center for Women's Health. With the busiest private Trauma Center in Los Angeles County and the 13th largest center for births in California, we offer a unique balance of leading technology and quality care delivered by more than 450 physicians and 1,700 employees.
Also known for our extensive community benefit programs and designation as a major teaching hospital, California Hospital is dedicated to comprehensive health and wellness.
California Hospital Medical Center
1401 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 748-2411
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Community Programs
California Hospital goes beyond the acute-care setting of our hospital to help improve the long-term health of the communities we serve.
For Medical Students
Experience what it's like to deliver the next generation of excellence in healthcare in our Family Medicine Residency program.
For Physicians
California Hospital is proud to work with physicians in the community and across the world. Learn more about our offerings at our campus in Downtown Los Angeles.
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Best in Class
NRC Health has named Dignity Health – California Hospital Medical Center to their 2023 Consumer Loyalty "Best in Class" list -- the only loyalty-based hospital ranking system recognizing the top U.S. healthcare facilities. The 100 top-scoring organizations are included in the ranking, but only the top 10 of those receive "Best in Class" designation.