For Patients
At Children’s National Hospital, our Global Services Division has spent over 20 years guiding thousands of international patients through a seamless, supportive care journey. We handle every detail of your visit and treatment while bridging linguistic, cultural and religious gaps—ensuring your family feels at home.
Why Should You Choose Children’s National for Your Child’s Care?
Children’s National Hospital: A Top-Ranked Children’s Hospital in the US
Learn about the excellent care children and families from outside of the United States will receive from our Global Services team when they seek care from our specialists. You’ll also get a look at our Children’s Research Institute, where efforts to find innovative solutions to childhood diseases are among the best in health care in the United States and around the world.
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Becoming an International Patient
Our Global Services team understands the challenges of traveling abroad for medical care and is readily available to assist you with every aspect of your journey, including appointment scheduling, interpretation services and making sure your cultural and religious needs are being met.
Our Family-Centered Care Philosophy
Children’s National provides support services for families that span their range of needs during their treatment journey.
Patient Stories
If your child needs to travel for care, our Global Services team is here to support you every step of the way. Learn how we've helped families from around the world on their treatment journey.
Preparing for Your Visit
As you prepare for your stay at Children’s National in Washington, D.C., know that our team will be by your side to help in any way you need throughout your visit.
International Remote Second Opinion Program
This program provides families with access to leading pediatric specialists at Children’s National Hospital without ever having to travel outside of their home country.