International Patients
|
 |
Children's Hospital Los Angeles provides care for patients across six continents and 47 nations. As a top pediatric health care provider in the United States, our scope of care goes beyond borders.
Our highly skilled specialists provide comprehensive, world-class care based in one of the largest, most diverse cities in the U.S.
We regularly extend our services to patients nationally and internationally who are willing to travel to obtain world-class, award-winning health care for their child and adolescent.
Through efforts in patient care, research and education, Children's Hospital Los Angeles has reached patients on six continents and in 47 nations. As a top pediatric health care provider in the United States, our scope of care goes beyond borders.
Our clinicians provide comprehensive, award-winning (U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll, America's Top Doctors, Magnet Designation, and Leapfrog, to name a few) specialty care based in one of the largest, most diverse cities in the U.S.
In July 2011, we opened a new patient tower on our Los Angeles medical campus to treat children and adolescents.
Find out why families travel to our hospital for their child's care.
Services We Provide
As a family traveling internationally to obtain care for your child or adolescent, you can rely on our staff to provide you with services designed to make your health care experience as comfortable, convenient and efficient as possible:
Appointment Scheduling and Coordination of Medical Services
For assistance arranging appointments with our medical teams or medical specialists, please contact us by phone at 323-361-7337.
For assistance with the coordination of a referral from your physician, please dial your country code and call 888-631-2452.
Medical Records
Our team will work with your referring hospital and doctors to obtain your medical records to help make the transition as easy as possible for your family.
Financial Consultation and Estimate of Medical Costs
Our International Patient Services team can help with your banking and business services needs.
- Billing and insurance information is provided on our site to get you started.
- For insurance, eligibility or admissions questions call Admitting at 323-361-2515.
- In most cases, we can provide an estimate of charges within 48 hours. In addition, our team can also help your family estimate the patient's medical costs and anticipated living expenses while in the U.S.
- We can provide an explanation of charges for our medical services.
Interpreter and Language Assistance
We want to ensure that our culturally and linguistically diverse patients/families can communicate effectively with the medical staff and employees. We are one of the first hospitals in the nation to have instituted a formal Diversity Services Department. We can also arrange for interpreter services outside the hospital if that's required.
Please note that native Arabic speaker Mr. Sami Mekamar is on staff, ready to assist Arabic-speaking nationals with coordination of their care and travel.
Transportation and Housing
Our staff will provide assistance in coordinating travel to and from the hospital from the airport, including assistance with airline reservations.
Immigration and Customs
If you're coming from outside the United States, you can get up-to-date information on obtaining visas for your family members online, and our staff is available to assist with this process. If required, our staff will maintain regular contact with your referring embassy. Our team can provide you with an explanation of charges for physician and hospital services.
Preparation of Expected Medical Plan
When a child or adolescent is traveling from overseas for a complex treatment, our team will work with our physicians and surgeons to develop medical plans when the information is requested by a referring embassy.
Cultural & Religious Support
The diversity of our patients and their families is reflected in the services we offer and in the diversity of our staff. Our international patient services team will identify community resources to help you feel more comfortable during your stay in Los Angeles.
Information about Los Angeles
Our staff can assist in making recommendations and reserving space for you at:
For more information about sightseeing, dining, cultural activities and other fun events in the greater Los Angeles area, please visit www.discoverlosangeles.com
Security for Dignitaries
Our hospital's experienced security team can assist patients and other individuals requiring higher levels of security when traveling abroad. Arrangements can be made from the time that your family arrives at the airport, and continuing throughout the duration of the patient's treatment.
For International Physicians and Administrators
If you are an international physician and would like to visit our hospital on your next trip to Los Angeles, please contact our International Patient Services team to arrange a tour.
|
|
CONTACT US
Center for International Health
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
4650 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027
REFER A PATIENT
To refer an International Patient, please use our INTERNATIONAL PATIENT REFERRAL FORM.
For questions about the care we provide for International Patients, please call us at:
888-631-2452
REQUEST BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
If you are requesting assistance with business matters related to international health care and our hospital, please contact us at the number below.
323-361-7337
Program Manager
Evan Loevner
Why Children's?
En Español
|
