Known for quality, compassionate care, O’Connor Hospital is a nationally recognized, 358-bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and specialty programs to more than 1 million residents of San Jose. O’Connor Hospital was founded in 1889 as one of the first hospitals in Santa Clara County. Whether for the birth of a baby or a life-saving surgery, our reputation for medical excellence, superior skill, and advanced technology precedes us.

O'Connor Hospital is one of four hospitals that make up Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), the healthcare delivery system that also includes Regional Medical Center, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, St. Louise Regional Hospital, and multiple primary, specialty and urgent care clinics.

The County of Santa Clara owns and operates SCVH, with hospitals and clinics operated by the County under a consolidated license from the California Department of Public Health. Santa Clara Valley Healthcare is part of the broader County of Santa Clara Health System.

O'Connor Hospital offers a wide range of medical specialties and services, including:

• Birth Center

• Cancer Care Center

• Cardiac and Vascular Care

• Emergency Department

• Gender Health Center

• Rehabilitation Center

• Neurosurgery

• Orthopedic Surgery

• Pediatrics

• Surgical Services

• Trauma Center

• Women's Health

O'Connor Hospital emphasizes patient safety and high-quality care. The hospital has been recognized by the American College of Surgeons NSQIP Meritorious Award and the Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award. It follows The Joint Commission’s National Quality Improvement Goals for patient care and has been recognized by CMS among the top 10% of hospitals nationally.

• Mission: To provide comprehensive, excellent healthcare that is compassionate and attentive to the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. 

• Vision: To be a nationally recognized leader in healthcare, delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the community.

O'Connor Hospital has received several prestigious awards and recognitions, including:

• 2024 Silver Beacon Award from the American Association of Critical Care Nursing

• 2024 America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ from Healthgrades

• 2024 Critical Care Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades

• 2024 Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades

• 2016 Quality Achievement Award for Stroke Care from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association