Critical Care Institute

When a loved one is seriously ill or injured, count on our critical care specialists for world-class, patient-centered intensive care.

Critical Care Institute

When a loved one is seriously ill or injured, count on our critical care specialists for world-class, patient-centered intensive care.

Clinical Trials

Participating in a clinical trial gives you access to new and promising therapies.

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We accept most insurance plans and work with managed care networks.

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A Critical Care Team Dedicated to Precision Medicine When It Matters Most

When you or someone you love is critically ill or injured, our dedicated Critical Care Institute team provides patient-focused, multidisciplinary care — before, during and after your stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). We offer advanced care across eight highly specialized ICU units, bringing together the expertise of our intensivists (physicians who specialize in critical care) and clinicians from across a broad range of specialties, including:

  • Cardiovascular care specialists
  • Clinical pharmacists
  • Critical care nurses and nurse practitioners
  • Medical critical care specialists
  • Neurological care specialists
  • Nutritionists
  • Physical and occupational therapists
  • Respiratory therapists
  • Surgical care specialists

Our experts work in close collaboration with you and your family to help you understand your treatment options and design a care plan tailored to your needs and wellness goals. As part of our patient-centered care approach, we value your perspective and foster an inclusive and culturally sensitive environment. Patients, family and friends are invited to participate in critical care team rounds to make sure everyone’s needs are recognized and addressed.

As one of only a few centers in the country focused on critical illness and injuries, our mission is to deliver multidisciplinary care, drive innovation in education and training, and serve as leaders in breakthrough clinical research.

Clinical Trials

Participating in a clinical trial gives you access to new and promising therapies.

Find an open trial

Donations

Support our efforts to clinical care.

Support Us

Insurance

We accept most insurance plans and work with managed care networks.

Find out more

Why Choose Us for Patient-Centered Intensive Care

Our intensivists are on-site 24/7 in our ICUs, delivering specialized critical care when you need it most.

We offer 84 intensive care unit beds across eight ICUs, including one at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Our continuum of care encompasses each phase of your patient journey — from your stay in the ICU to your recovery and beyond.

We are national leaders in critical care education and clinical research, training the next generation of intensivists and driving innovations in treatment therapies and patient care.

Our institute is one of only a few centers in the United States dedicated entirely to the care of critically ill or injured patients.

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