The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is a leading healthcare facility renowned for its specialized units and advanced medical services across multiple floors. Whether you’re a patient, family member, or visitor, understanding the layout and functions of each unit can help you navigate your experience more comfortably. This detailed overview covers the diverse departments, from pediatric care to critical intensive units, offering insights into the services provided and how they support patient recovery and well-being.
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Acute Care Pediatrics Unit (3F Peds/5 West)
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Main Phone Numbers:
3F Peds: 310-267-7320
5W: 310-267-7530
We recognize that having a sick child is an emotionally challenging experience for families. Rest assured, our dedicated staff is committed to meeting your child’s medical needs and supporting their path to recovery. We emphasize the importance of family presence, so parents and legal guardians are always encouraged to stay close, providing comfort and reassurance during this difficult time. Our pediatric unit offers a compassionate environment where children receive comprehensive care tailored to their specific health conditions.
Cardiac Observation Unit (7 North COU)
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Contact: 310-267-7760
This 13-bed specialized unit provides comprehensive monitoring and treatment for patients with various cardiac conditions, including congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and those undergoing or awaiting cardiac procedures such as transplants. Patients are closely observed for any changes in their condition and receive tailored interventions to support recovery and stability.
Cardiothoracic Intensive Care (7 ICU)
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Contact: 310-267-7740
Our 7 ICU is dedicated to providing advanced care for patients undergoing complex cardiac and pulmonary surgeries, including heart and lung transplants. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the unit offers a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring that critically ill patients receive the highest level of surgical and postoperative support.
Coronary Care Intensive Care Unit (7 North CCU)
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Contact: 310-267-7765
This 12-bed critical care unit specializes in managing severe cardiac conditions such as myocardial infarctions, heart failure, congenital defects, and arrhythmias. It also cares for patients awaiting heart transplants, those in acute rejection post-transplant, and others requiring intensive cardiac monitoring. The unit’s team of specialists ensures meticulous care tailored to complex cardiac needs.
Emergency Department
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Contact: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center: 310-825-2111
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center: 310-319-4000
For urgent medical needs, UCLA Health operates four hospitals across two campuses. The Westwood campus includes Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital, and the Stewart and Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA. The Santa Monica campus features the Nethercutt Emergency Center at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, providing critical care for urgent cases around the clock.
Learn more about emergency care services at UCLA Health Emergency Services.
Fetal Diagnostics Unit
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Contact: 310-267-7550
This specialized unit offers comprehensive antepartum diagnostic services, including biophysical profiles and amniocentesis. Common tests such as non-stress fetal-heart-rate testing (NST) and amniotic fluid assessments are performed by expert nurses specialized in fetal health. These procedures help ensure fetal well-being and early detection of potential issues, providing expectant mothers with reassurance and expert care.
Gonda Diagnostic, Observation and Treatment (GOU)
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Contact: 310-267-9523
The Gonda GOU is a short-stay unit designed for patients needing observation for specific symptoms or medical concerns. It provides rapid assessment and monitoring, facilitating timely diagnosis and intervention, which helps prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and promotes efficient patient management.
Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant Unit (6 East)
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Contact: 310-267-7610
Staffed by a team of experienced physicians and nurses, this 26-bed unit specializes in the treatment of blood cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma, as well as other hematologic disorders. Patients benefit from a comprehensive approach that includes chemotherapy, stem cell transplants, and supportive care aimed at achieving remission and improving quality of life.
Infant Security – Perinatal Unit
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Labor and Delivery: 310-267-7560
Maternity Unit: 310-267-7510
Ensuring the safety of newborns is a top priority. Our secure perinatal unit combines top-tier medical care with strict security protocols to protect against rare but serious threats like abduction. Families can focus on bonding and recovery in a safe environment, supported by expert staff dedicated to both mother and baby’s well-being.
Interleukin-2 Medical Intensive Care Unit (4MICU)
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Contact: 310-267-7441
This specialized MICU cares for critically ill patients receiving Interleukin-2 therapy, a treatment used for certain cancers and immune disorders. Staff members are specially trained to manage the complexities of this therapy, providing expert care in a highly monitored environment to optimize patient outcomes.
Liver Transplant Service (8 North)
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Contact: 310-267-7860
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Our 8 North unit offers specialized medical-surgical care for patients with liver and hepatobiliary diseases. It serves adolescents, adults, and seniors, including those awaiting or recovering from liver, small bowel, pancreas, or kidney transplants. The team coordinates pre- and post-transplant care, ensuring seamless treatment throughout the transplant process.
Maddie’s Room (Surgical Waiting Area)
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This comfortable and bright waiting space is designed for families and loved ones of surgical patients. It offers a welcoming environment to wait during surgeries or interventional procedures, supporting emotional well-being and providing a peaceful setting for families during stressful times.
Medical Intensive Care Unit (4 MICU)
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Contact: 310-267-7440
The MICU is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered critical care. Staffed by a team of dedicated healthcare professionals, the unit manages complex cases with a focus on teamwork, compassion, and advanced medical interventions to support recovery.
Medical-Surgical Specialty Unit (6 West)
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Contact: 310-267-7630
This 20-bed unit provides specialized care for adult patients following vascular, reconstructive plastic, or orthopedic surgeries. It is also the hospital’s sole inpatient facility equipped with advanced seizure monitoring technology, ensuring comprehensive treatment for patients with neurological conditions in a compassionate setting.
Medical Telemetry Unit (7E/5EMS)
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7 East: 310-267-7710
5EMS: 310-267-7515
Our telemetry units deliver complex medical monitoring for patients with multiple health issues, including kidney, liver, respiratory, cardiac, and diabetic conditions. The 26-bed 7E and 13-bed 5EMS units focus on providing a caring environment where patients receive continuous, expert oversight, emphasizing partnership among staff, patients, and families.
Neurology and Neurosurgery Unit (6 North)
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Contact: 310-267-7660
This 26-bed unit offers comprehensive care for patients experiencing neurological symptoms related to stroke, neurological diseases, or post-neurosurgical recovery. Our team specializes in managing complex neurological conditions with advanced monitoring and treatment strategies.
Neuroscience/Trauma Intensive Care Unit (6ICU)
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Contact: 310-267-7641
This 24-bed ICU specializes in neurotrauma and critical care for neurological and systemic conditions. Operated by a team of board-certified physicians and nurses, UCLA’s neurocritical care program is nationally recognized for its expertise in managing complex brain and spinal cord injuries.
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
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Contact: 310-267-7540
Caring for our youngest patients, the PICU at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital provides specialized, family-centered critical care. Staff are trained to manage a wide range of pediatric emergencies, ensuring children’s medical needs are met with compassion. Child Life Specialists are available to support children’s emotional and psychological well-being during their stay.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Contact: 310-267-9850
Following surgery, patients are transferred to the PACU, where vital signs and recovery from anesthesia are closely monitored. Patients often feel sleepy or confused as the anesthesia wears off, and nurses continuously observe until full alertness is regained. Typical stays last about two hours but may vary depending on individual recovery.
Surgical Observation Unit (SOU)
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Contact: 310-267-9880
The SOU provides a dedicated space for patients needing additional post-operative or post-procedural care, with stays ranging from one to 24 hours. It is ideal for those recovering from surgeries, cardiac catheterizations, or radiological interventions, ensuring close monitoring in the critical initial hours post-procedure.
Surgical Unit (8 East and 8 West)
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8 East: 310-267-7810
8 West: 310-267-7830
Our 52-bed surgical units cater to adult patients undergoing various procedures, including vascular, plastic, and orthopedic surgeries. Focused on comfort and recovery, these units feature a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering personalized, high-quality care in a supportive environment.
Transitional Recovery Unit
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Tru East: 310-267-9134
Tru West: 310-267-9880
The TRU is designed for short-stay patients recovering from surgery or procedures. A team of nurses, physicians, and care partners work collaboratively to ensure a safe, healing environment, supporting successful recovery and discharge planning.
Transplant Surgical Intensive Care Unit (8ICU)
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West ICU (Rooms 8411-8433): 310-267-7840
East ICU (Rooms 8435-8457): 310-267-7841
Specialized for transplant patients, this ICU cares for those requiring liver, kidney, pancreas, or small bowel transplants, as well as patients needing head and neck, vascular, urological, or plastic surgeries. The unit’s expert team ensures comprehensive post-transplant care, optimizing outcomes for complex surgical cases.