Our Patients

He received lifesaving care as a baby. Now 16, Caden is raising funds for the hospital as a Junior Ambassador—and hopes to inspire others.

Olivia needed a new bladder and a transplanted kidney, so her family entrusted Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to pull off the most complex procedures and save her life.

The teenage recipient of rare double-organ transplant will attend Family Advocacy Day in nation’s capital to tell lawmakers about her remarkable health journey at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

After her son was diagnosed with a rare tumor, Melissa searched for help. She found it at CHLA in the office of Dr. Ashley Margol, one of the few experts in an innovative therapy called MEMMAT.

At birth, Martin went precious minutes without oxygen. A specialized team at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles raced to save his life—and his brain.

Shortly before Christmas 2021, she became the first patient born with a single ventricle to receive a ventricular assist device at CHLA—and continues to beat the odds.

The exuberant 5-year-old has become a representative for kids with differences in his role on ABC’s acclaimed comedy series.

Undeterred by complications caused by his disorder, Jaykob has risen to baseball stardom.

At birth, it seemed Jaxon’s only hope was a procedure that would leave him with “half a heart.” But once in surgery, everything changed.

Born with a rare genetic disorder, Oliver needed a new kidney—and lots of care. Thanks to a multidisciplinary team at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the 3-year-old is now thriving.