Scripps master plan includes the evolution of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla into a new state-of-the-art regional medical center that will bring together the expertise and services of both Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Green Hospital.  

Scripps explored the options of rebuilding or retrofitting Scripps Green and the adjoining Geisel Pavilion for expansion purposes and in keeping with state legislation. However, existing property restrictions and height limits would prevent the construction of what is needed, as well as the ability to make any significant improvements without closing patient care facilities for several years. 

“While our first thought was to rebuild or retrofit our buildings on the Scripps Green Hospital campus, both for expansion and in keeping with state-mandated legislation, we are severely limited in what we can do there,” says Scripps President and CEO Chris Van Gorder. “Existing property restrictions and height limits mean we can’t feasibly rebuild or retrofit those buildings or make any significant improvements without closing patient care facilities for several years.”  

With additional space available on the La Jolla campus, the continued build out will allow the transition of Scripps Green Hospital physicians, staff, programs and services to over the next five to 10 years. Plans for the combined regional medical center campus include another medical office building and a third multi-story hospital tower with expected completion in 2033.