The history of Irvine Regional Hospital and Medical Center, then called Irvine Medical Center, dates back to 1960, when, in response to both community and physician interest, efforts began to develop a hospital in the then new city of Irvine.

It was not until 1980, when PICH (People of Irvine for a Community Hospital) was developed that some momentum began to build. PICH was a grass-roots community group which was dedicated to getting a community hospital established in Irvine, which, by that time, was the one of the largest cities in California without a hospital.

By 1985, Irvine Medical Center was fast becoming a reality. With land donated by The Irvine Company, a Certificate of Need from the Department of Health, and plans to build the facility, the only thing lacking was a financial partner to complete the project. In July 1985, American Medical International agreed to be that partner.

Opening in 1990, Irvine Regional Hospital and Medical Center today is a full service, 176 private room hospital, equipped to handle various inpatient and outpatient procedures. The hospital features an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Progressive Care Unit and a separate outpatient surgery center for outpatient procedures.

Irvine Regional Hospital and Medical Center is a part of Tenet HealthSystem, a nationwide provider of health care services. The medical center is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, and is licensed by the state of California and certified by Medicare.

Important Phone Numbers

• Main Switchboard: 949-753-2000
• Administration: 949-753-2144
• Emergency Room: 949-753-2250
• Cardiac Wellness: 949-753-2535
• Human Resources: 949-753-2114
• Registration: 949-753-2200
• Physician Referral: 800-262-6210
• Family Birthing Center: 949-753-2340 
• Insurance Counselor: 949-753-2173