Scripps Memorial Hospital – Encinitas

My son was born in the Family Birth Pavilion and we cannot say enough good things about the staff. The nurses were all very experienced and caring and helpful. As a new Dad, I had a lot to learn, but the staff were very helpful and taught me the basics. We were provided a private hospital room for the next two nights post-birth, and staff were wonderful. I highly recommend giving birth at Scripps Memorial Hospital in Encinitas.

The worst I’ve ever been treated by doctor and nurse. Went to the ER Tuesday night after several days of high fever and severe chills. Diagnosed with Pneumonia. Lead nurse and doctor both incredibly impatient and unwilling to listen. This was a surprisingly uncrowded ER night. I was admitted instantly with no wait and the waiting room was near empty. I understand ER professionals are overworked and have to triage so they can spend more time with life threatening issues. Nevertheless, the complete disdain and lack of interest in listening to anything I had to say was belittling and insulting. The doctor literally just walked out while I was mid sentence explaining a serious medical history with the medicine that was being considered as treatment. The nurse jammed a swab up my nose as I was mid sentence trying to explain something to her. When I asked the nurse to explain the basis for my diagnosis she became annoyed and just said the doctor knows what he is doing. When I wanted to discuss my medical history with the medication they were prescribing, the nurse basically said - I’ll come back when you figure out if you want to take it or not. I was shocked a nurse this bad could be employed at a reputable place like Scripps. Even though this hospital is right by my house, I will drive to La Jolla next time anyone in my family needs care. Consider a change in career if you hate your patients that much.

We had the frightening experience meeting Dr O'Neil at Scripps Memorial Hosipital Encinitas. My daughter went though 34 hours of labor with an excellent staff of nurses and 3 other Doctors. When my daughter was at the final stages of giving birth Dr. O'Neil in the worst possible bedside manner strolls in with an arrogant, rude and demeaning attitude. As a father and grandfather I was horrified by her demeanor. Thank God for the nursing staff and my incredibly strong and resilient daughter to literally push past this rude Doctors attitude. I would avoid this Dr. if possible.

My mom had a heart attack a couple of days ago and had to be rushed to the ER. The treatment was very quick and they were able to get her into a Room and to be seen by a doctor quickly and to ease her anxiety as well. She is now in a Room being treated with medicine and fortunately does not need surgery. The staff has been very nice and accommodating. We wish her a speedy recovery.

The physical appearance of the hospital is beautiful. Great technology & a beautiful location. Although for it’s nice looks I can not Continue to stress how rude the nurses are. There was this nurse named Nicole. Very rude and came into the room raising her voice on purpose trying to wake my dad up who has been up all night fighting seizures. Overall the nurses are rude. I wouldn’t reside here if I had to.