Top Women’s Health Facilities in San Diego: Leaders in Comprehensive Care and Advanced Imaging

San Diego stands as one of the nation’s premier regions for women’s health, home to cutting-edge hospitals, advanced imaging centers, and specialized OB/GYN and maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) practices. From academic medical centers to independent women’s health clinics, the city’s care network reflects innovation, compassion, and excellence.

For providers in the region, access to advanced imaging—particularly ultrasound—plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. At Preferred Medical, we’re proud to support many of these leading institutions with tailored ultrasound solutions from Philips, Alpinion, and QT Imaging.

Below, we highlight some of San Diego’s top women’s health facilities and what makes each one stand out.

1. UC San Diego Health – Women’s Health Services

Location: La Jolla, Hillcrest, Encinitas

As a nationally recognized academic medical system, UC San Diego Health consistently ranks among the best in the U.S. for obstetrics, gynecology, and maternal-fetal medicine. Their multidisciplinary approach combines clinical excellence, groundbreaking research, and compassionate patient care.

Highlights:

• UC San Diego Women’s Health Services provides comprehensive OB/GYN, menopause, urogynecology, and gynecologic oncology care.
  
  
• The Fetal Care and Genetics Center specializes in advanced prenatal diagnosis and high-risk pregnancy management.
  
  
• Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center’s Women’s Heart Program integrates cardiology with reproductive and endocrine health.
  
  

Imaging Insight: UCSD leverages state-of-the-art ultrasound and diagnostic imaging to support precision medicine and fetal care innovation—an area where Preferred Medical’s Philips and Alpinion systems deliver superior resolution and workflow efficiency.

2. Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

Location: Kearny Mesa

Sharp Mary Birch is the largest women’s hospital in California and one of the most advanced in the country. Specializing exclusively in women’s health, obstetrics, and neonatal care, it performs more than 9,000 deliveries annually.

Highlights:

• Dedicated Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)—one of the busiest in the state.
  
  
• Advanced perinatal diagnostic imaging and fetal surgery capabilities.
  
  
• Comprehensive pelvic medicine, urogynecology, and reproductive health programs.
  
  

Clinical Focus: Sharp Mary Birch’s emphasis on perinatal and maternal-fetal imaging reflects the growing demand for precision ultrasound systems capable of supporting real-time diagnostic clarity and interdisciplinary workflows.

3. Scripps Health – Women’s Health and Maternity Care

Locations: La Jolla, Encinitas, Chula Vista

Scripps Health is another pillar in San Diego’s women’s health ecosystem. Its hospital network and outpatient centers deliver patient-focused care with leading specialists in OB/GYN, fertility, breast imaging, and menopause management.

Highlights:

• Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla houses one of the region’s most advanced maternity and neonatal programs.
  
  
• The Scripps Polster Breast Care Center integrates digital mammography, ultrasound, and MRI for early detection.
  
  
• Collaborative care model between OB/GYNs, endocrinologists, and cardiologists for women’s holistic health.
  
  

Imaging Focus: Breast and pelvic imaging play a central role in Scripps’ diagnostic ecosystem. With systems like QT Imaging’s QTscan™, clinicians can achieve high-resolution, radiation-free breast imaging—perfect for early detection and follow-up care.

4. Kaiser Permanente San Diego – Women’s Health Services

Locations: Zion Medical Center, San Marcos, Otay Mesa**

Kaiser Permanente San Diego offers integrated women’s health care anchored in preventive services, reproductive health, and chronic disease management. Their OB/GYN network emphasizes patient education and accessibility.

Highlights:

• Dedicated Women’s Imaging Centers offering ultrasound, mammography, and bone density scans.
  
  
• Comprehensive maternal-fetal medicine program for high-risk pregnancies.
  
  
• Multidisciplinary Women’s Heart and Wellness Program.
  
  

Operational Excellence: With a focus on patient throughput and coordinated care, Kaiser’s imaging departments benefit from equipment designed for speed, reliability, and accuracy—hallmarks of Preferred Medical’s point-of-care and cart-based ultrasound systems.

5. IGO Medical Group

Location: Mission Valley

For over 40 years, IGO Medical Group has been one of San Diego’s most respected women’s health practices, offering comprehensive OB/GYN care, fertility services, and menopausal medicine.

Highlights:

• In-house ultrasound and bone density imaging.
  
  
• Personalized fertility assessments and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
  
  
• Women-led clinical team focused on lifelong health.
  
  

Technology Perspective: Practices like IGO exemplify the need for ultrasound systems that provide flexibility—from gynecologic exams to early obstetric imaging. Preferred Medical’s consultative approach helps groups select the right equipment for both diagnostic and workflow needs.

6. Imaging Healthcare Specialists (IHS) – Women’s Imaging

Locations: Hillcrest, Oceanside, Poway, Encinitas

Imaging Healthcare Specialists is one of the largest outpatient imaging networks in San Diego, providing advanced diagnostics for women’s health across modalities.

Highlights:

• Comprehensive breast imaging including mammography, ultrasound, and MRI.
  
  
• OB/GYN ultrasound services for referring providers and clinics.
  
  
• Integration with AI-assisted imaging software for efficient reporting and follow-up.
  
  

Relevance to Providers: Outpatient imaging centers like IHS rely on versatile ultrasound platforms with superior image quality, reduced operator fatigue, and seamless DICOM integration—key strengths of Preferred Medical’s Philips and Alpinion systems.

7. Rady Children’s Hospital – Fetal and Neonatal Care

Location: Kearny Mesa

While primarily known for pediatric excellence, Rady Children’s Hospital also operates a world-class Fetal and Neonatal Institute that provides prenatal diagnostics and perinatal consultation.

Highlights:

• Collaborative care between maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology.
  
  
• Advanced fetal echocardiography and 3D/4D ultrasound.
  
  
• Integration with UC San Diego Health’s perinatal network.
  
  

Technology in Action: High-end ultrasound systems play a central role in early detection and intervention, enabling multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes for both mother and baby.

8. Genesis Healthcare Partners – Women’s Health Division

Location: Multiple sites across San Diego County

Genesis Healthcare Partners offers a range of specialized care including gynecologic oncology, urogynecology, and hormone therapy. Their focus on minimally invasive procedures and diagnostic imaging makes them a trusted referral source across the region.

Highlights:

• Gynecologic oncology imaging and surgical planning.
  
  
• In-office ultrasound for early diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
  
  
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care.
  
  

Preferred Medical Alignment: Genesis’s diagnostic precision underscores the value of modern ultrasound solutions—delivering the clarity and speed clinicians rely on for confident decision-making.

9. San Diego Women’s Health and Imaging Centers

Location: Countywide

A growing number of boutique and independent imaging centers are dedicated solely to women’s health—offering mammography, ultrasound, and wellness screening in patient-friendly environments. Many partner with OB/GYN clinics and fertility specialists to expand access and reduce wait times.

Examples include:

• San Diego Women’s Imaging Center (La Mesa)
  
  
• La Jolla Women’s Imaging
  
  
• Imaging Healthcare Specialists – Women’s Services
  
  

Innovation in Practice: These centers increasingly adopt compact ultrasound and breast imaging technologies that integrate with EMR systems and support rapid diagnostics—a model strongly aligned with Preferred Medical’s turnkey solutions.

Empowering Women’s Health Through Imaging Innovation

Women’s health providers across San Diego share a common goal: to deliver comprehensive, compassionate, and precise care at every stage of life. At the heart of that mission is imaging technology—particularly ultrasound—which empowers clinicians with real-time insight and diagnostic confidence.

Preferred Medical is proud to partner with providers across specialties—OB/GYN, MFM, breast imaging, and beyond—to deliver ultrasound systems designed for today’s women’s health landscape. From high-end Philips platforms to portable Alpinion and Mindray systems, we help practices select the right equipment for their workflow, patient volume, and financial goals.

Why Providers Choose Preferred Medical

• 35+ years of trusted expertise in ultrasound and imaging
  
  
• Five-year Philips-backed warranty on new systems
  
  
• Personalized consultation and turnkey installation
  
  
• Training, applications support, and field service coverage nationwide
  
  

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