University of California Irvine Medical Center
University of California Irvine Medical Center is a medical facility located in Orange, CA. This hospital has been recognized for Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™, Stroke Care Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
10% higher than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
Research hospital performance and talk to your doctor about what's right for you
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™
2025, 2024, 2023
Neurosciences Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Learn more about patient experienceUniversity of California Irvine Medical Center
National Average
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
University of California Irvine Medical Center
National Average
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Tao
Dr. Idriss has taken care of my for years and I trust him when it comes to health issues. He is verily accommodating despite his busy schedule. He responds to my email whenever I need his opinion when it concerns my health. He is always giving enough time to his patients (he doesn’t rush or give...
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Idriss
Thorough, precise, caring, passionate, staff is great and through as well.. All are professionals and gratefully appreciated.
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Veskovic
Dr. Blair is truly one of a kind and has been helping me with all the challenges I have up against me. I have major PTSD and Addiction issues and she has done nothing but gives me the highest level of care and has gone above and beyond to help me. I have never met any one who is so passionate and...
Apr 20 2025
Review for Dr. Blair
I always have excellent results and have complete trust in my Doctor. He is the Best
Apr 20 2025
Review for Dr. Tao
Location
University of California Irvine Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of California Irvine Medical Center located?
University of California Irvine Medical Center is located at 101 City Dr, Orange, CA 92868. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has University of California Irvine Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, University of California Irvine Medical Center has been awarded with Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™, Stroke Care Excellence Award™, Neurosciences Excellence Award™, and 1 more in the past two years.
Is University of California Irvine Medical Center highly rated with patients?
75% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does University of California Irvine Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at University of California Irvine Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades University of California Irvine Medical Center profile..
How does University of California Irvine Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Dr. T is condescending and dismissive. He often brushes off questions and concerns, responding with insults. A family member of mine underwent surgery and experienced pain during the procedure. However, their complaints were ignored while the doctor and his staff casually discussed their dinner and...