A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after he was shot in the face in Wollongong's north.

Emergency services were called to Mountain Avenue, Woonona, about 2.30pm on Wednesday after the man phoned for help.

Paramedics responded to the shooting, which police believe to be targeted, with a number of resources including a helicopter.

It is believed the 29-year-old was shot in nearby Joanne Street before getting into his car and driving to Mountain Avenue, where he raised the alarm.