UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals have pediatric emergency physicians, other specialists and subspecialists available 24/7 to consult on cases. As one of three American College of Surgeons – verified level I pediatric trauma centers in the region, we are among the nation's leaders in positive pediatric trauma outcomes, with the highest-volume pediatric trauma center in Northern California.
Advantages of bringing patients to UCSF for care include:
- Calls are answered by experienced pediatric critical care nurses.
- Transfers are efficient, with rapid acceptance and dispatch fully managed by our team.
- Expedited pediatric and neonatal transport is available.
- Referring physicians are updated throughout the process.
- Inpatient teams deliver comprehensive intensive care at all levels.
To transfer or transport a patient to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, please contact our Pediatric Access Center. The center is available 24/7 to connect you with attending physicians and experienced nurses from the relevant service, to facilitate transport to UCSF, and to simplify the admission process. High-risk obstetric patient transfers to our San Francisco hospital can also be made by calling the Pediatric Access Center and asking to speak with the attending perinatologist.
Transport by ambulance, plane or helicopter can be arranged. Our attending physician and the transport service staff will work with you to determine the best way to transport your patient.
