Profile for Patients
Cedars-Sinai, the largest academic medical center in California, is a nonprofit, independent institution with an unparalleled commitment to serving patients and families.
Our commitment to clinical excellence, world-class research and community outreach are core tenets of our mission. We live this mission through the contributions of our physicians, employees, volunteers, and donors who believe that today’s research can lead to tomorrow’s cure and that providing compassionate care coupled with advanced treatments can change lives.
- For more than 20 years, Los Angeles area residents have named Cedars-Sinai the “Most Preferred Hospital for All Health Needs” in National Research Corporation’s annual Healthcare Market Guide survey.
- In 2011-12, Cedars-Sinai was ranked as one of America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in 12 specialties including: Cancer; Cardiology & Heart Surgery; Diabetes & Endocrinology; Ear, Nose & Throat; Gastroenterology; Geriatrics; Gynecology; Nephrology; Neurology & Neurosurgery; Orthopedics; Pulmonology; and Urology.
- We’ve embarked on a core quest to pioneer research that moves swiftly, safely and powerfully from laboratory bench to bedside treatment for our patients, with Cedars-Sinai researchers now developing new therapies for cancer, neurological and cardiac disorders, among others. Clinical trials are under way on: a brain cancer vaccine, cardiac stem cell therapy to regenerate damaged heart muscle, brain cooling to minimize damage from stroke, and many other innovative therapies.
- Cedars-Sinai contributed more than $500 million in fiscal year 2010 to community benefit programs. These efforts increase access to healthcare for vulnerable, underserved populations; empower communities to become healthier through prevention programs and services; provide community service; and offer free or part-pay care for the uninsured and those with limited means.
To schedule an appointment or to learn more about Cedars-Sinai, call, anytime, 1-800-CEDARS-1 (1-800-233-2771) or visit cedars-sinai.edu
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When you need specialized medical care, you can trust our physician referral service to help you find the right doctor. Call, anytime, 1-800-CEDARS-1.
Patient Information
Patient care is our No. 1 priority. Learn about our programs and services, patient resources and quality measures.
Directions & Locations
Cedars-Sinai is located in Los Angeles, adjacent to Beverly Hills and West Hollywood. Find directions or a map of surrounding freeways and surface streets.
Clinical Trials
Cedars-Sinai has one of the largest state-of-the-art clinical research trial facilities of any private hospital in the nation. Learn about leading-edge clinical trials under way.
News
Every day we pioneer better ways to serve our patients. View the latest news releases and medical center highlights.
About Us
We are a community of more than 11,000 employees and 2,000 volunteers committed to high-quality patient care and leading-edge translational research. Discover more about Cedars-Sinai.
