For Patients
At Children’s National Hospital, global care is built around one principle: every child deserves care that treats the whole child—not just the diagnosis. For more than two decades, our Global Services team has supported children and families from around the world, coordinating highly specialized pediatric care while honoring each family’s culture, language and values. We manage the complexity—so you can focus on your child.
Why Families Choose Children’s National
One Connected Care Team
Care Designed Around Your Child
Global Expertise, Local Support
World Class Care in Washington, D.C.
What to Expect as a Children's National Patient
Becoming a Patient
During Treatment
Returning Home
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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.
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.
