Emergency Services

Emergency Services

 

For more than half a century, Palomar UC San Diego Health Escondido has provided Emergency Services to the inland North County population of San Diego. And since 1977 Palomar UC San Diego Health Poway has served those needing emergency care in the Poway, Rancho Bernardo and Rancho Penasquitos areas. Over the years, we have continuously upgraded and expanded our emergency rooms to achieve the best possible outcomes for all those who enter our doors.

 

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About Our Emergency Departments

With the combination of board certified physicians, physician assistants, experienced nurses, new technology and state of the art equipment, we can ensure the timeliest and best possible treatment for emergency patients.

We recognize that emergencies are often stressful situations. That’s why we’re working to make sure your visit to a Palomar UC San Diego Health Emergency Department is as smooth as possible. We’ve improved the design of our Emergency Departments and our processes so that you can receive care as quickly as possible.

As a non-profit community hospital district, Palomar UC San Diego Health continues its long-standing dedication to treating all patients who need care, regardless of their ability to pay.

Palomar UC San Diego Health’s emergency department was featured at the Emergency Nurses Association Conference by presenting their new and innovative topics. Click here to read more.

Our state-of-the-art diagnostic services include:

  • Ultrasound
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • 2 64-Slice CT Scanners

 

Common medical problems treated in our Emergency Departments:

  • Allergic Reactions
  • Appendicitis
  • Broken Bones
  • Cardiac Emergencies
  • Lacerations
  • Pain Management
  • Poisonings
  • Respiratory Difficulties
  • Stroke

Palomar UC San Diego Health Escondido Emergency Services

Palomar UC San Diego Health Poway Emergency Services

Do you have questions about Emergency Services at Palomar UC San Diego Health in North San Diego County?  Visit Our Services for more information, Contact Us or Find our Location(s).

PH Center of Excellence Seal

Awarded by the BETA Healthcare Group Quest for Zero Preventable Harm
Palomar UC San Diego Health Escondido – Tier 1 & 2 ED initiative for the fourth year
Palomar UC San Diego Health Escondido – Tier 1 & 2 ED initiative for the seventh year

GEDAP Bronze Seal

2021 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation
American College of Emergency Physicians
Palomar UC San Diego Health Poway Emergency Department

Locations

Hospital Entrance

Palomar UC San Diego Health Poway

15615 Pomerado Road

Poway, CA 92064

(858) 613-4000

Palomar UC San Diego Health Escondido

2185 Citracado Parkway

Escondido, CA 92029

(442) 281-5000

Last updated: June 22, 2026