Press Release
Seattle Grace Hospital Opens New Medical Center in South Orange County
IRVINE, Calif. — June 12, 2026
Seattle Grace Hospital (SGH) today announced the opening of Seattle Grace Hospital — Irvine, a new state-of-the-art medical center bringing the institution's renowned surgical expertise to South Orange County. The 250-bed facility is designed to set a new standard for advanced care in the region — one that surpasses what families have come to expect from Kaiser Permanente, Hoag, and other area providers.
For more than four decades, Seattle Grace has been a destination for the most complex surgical cases in the Pacific Northwest. The Irvine center extends that legacy to Southern California, combining nationally ranked surgeons, leading-edge technology, and the same research-driven, patient-first philosophy that defines the flagship hospital.
“Families in Orange County deserve more than good care — they deserve the best care, close to home. Seattle Grace — Irvine was built to deliver exactly that: shorter waits, the most advanced surgical programs, and outcomes that lead the region.” — Dr. Richard Webber, Director of Surgical Education, Seattle Grace Hospital
What the new center offers
- Level II Trauma & 24/7 Emergency — rapid, around-the-clock emergency and trauma care.
- Advanced Surgical Suites — robotic-assisted operating rooms across cardiothoracic, neuro, orthopedic, and general surgery.
- Comprehensive Cancer Center — coordinated oncologic surgery and treatment under one roof.
- Women's & Children's Pavilion — maternal-fetal medicine, neonatal, and pediatric surgical care.
- Outpatient & Imaging — same-week specialist appointments and on-site advanced imaging.
Raising the bar for the region
Seattle Grace — Irvine was designed around measurable outcomes: faster door-to-treatment times, lower surgical complication rates, and a patient-experience model benchmarked to exceed the leading hospitals in Orange County. By pairing world-class surgeons with a true teaching-hospital culture, SGH aims to make Irvine the new destination for complex care in Southern California.
The center begins accepting patients in fall 2026, with appointment scheduling opening in the weeks ahead. Recruitment of physicians, nurses, and a new class of surgical interns is already underway.
About Seattle Grace Hospital
Seattle Grace Hospital is a leading teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center delivering world-class surgical care and compassionate medicine. Home to nationally recognized specialists across cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, trauma, pediatric, and reconstructive surgery, SGH pairs breakthrough research with one of the most competitive surgical residency programs in the country.
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