UCSD Healthcare is the clinical system operated by the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), part of the renowned University of California system, one of the most respected education and research institutions in the world. As the only university-based health care system in the region, UCSD Healthcare has provided leadership in patient care, biomedical research, education and community service for four decades. UCSD physicians are consistently named in local and national "best physician" rankings, in several specialty areas. And, UCSD Healthcare staff are dedicated, highly trained and committed to delivering superior care and service.