Harbor–UCLA Medical Center, Teaching hospital in Torrance, United States.
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center is a teaching hospital on West Carson Street in Torrance with approximately 570 beds. The facility provides a wide range of medical services and operates as part of the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services.
The facility was founded in 1943 originally as a U.S. Army Port of Embarkation Hospital and treated wounded soldiers from the Pacific theater. This military past shaped its evolution into a modern teaching hospital.
The center works closely with UCLA School of Medicine to train new physicians while conducting medical research. This partnership shapes how the institution serves both patients and the broader medical community.
The center serves patients with various insurance types and offers outpatient appointments and emergency services. You can manage your medical records and appointments through the LA Health Portal.
The hospital gained worldwide recognition in 1984 as the first institution to successfully complete pregnancies through ovum transfer procedures. This medical achievement marked an important milestone in reproductive medicine.
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