

At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, complex care is our everyday routine.
As one of the world’s premier destinations for leading-edge specialty care and treatment, CHLA is proud to extend its expertise to families and healthcare partners across the Middle East and beyond through the Center for Global Health.
Every year, thousands of families from around the globe turn to CHLA for hope and healing. From rare cancers and congenital heart defects to advanced gene therapies and neurosurgical interventions, CHLA’s multidisciplinary teams deliver world-class care for the most challenging pediatric conditions.
Our internationally renowned centers of expertise offer treatments in:
- Pediatric oncology, including CAR T-cell therapy and bone marrow transplantation
- Neurology and epilepsy surgery
- Orthopedic and spinal deformities
- Congenital heart disease and cardiac surgery
- Gene and cell therapies for rare genetic disorders

A Trailblazer in Complex Pediatric Care
Consistently ranked among the top pediatric hospitals in the United States and one of the top five pediatric centers globally, CHLA’s medical teams exemplify clinical leadership, innovation, and unparalleled expertise. These specialized programs unite world-renowned experts dedicated to advancing pediatric care through groundbreaking research, next-generation technologies, and innovative treatments.
Our Center for Global Health serves as the gateway for international patients, offering seamless access to CHLA’s most advanced services and specialists.
When they arrive at CHLA, each child receives a personalized treatment plan developed by a team of experts across disciplines, ensuring the highest standard of care tailored to their unique needs.
Comprehensive Support for International Families
Navigating complex medical care in a foreign country can be overwhelming. That’s why CHLA’s Center for Global Health offers a full suite of concierge services to support international families with both medical and non-medical needs, every step of the way.
From coordinating appointments and managing travel logistics to providing language interpretation and cultural guidance, our concierge team ensures families feel supported and empowered throughout their time at CHLA. We understand the challenges families face when seeking complex care far from home, and our dedicated staff works tirelessly to alleviate stress and streamline processes.
Families also benefit from psychosocial support, financial counseling, and educational resources—creating a nurturing environment where they can focus on what matters most: their child’s health and recovery.
Guiding Global Pediatric Care Standards
Our hospital’s impact extends far beyond Los Angeles. Through strategic partnerships, training programs, and knowledge exchange, the Center for Global Health collaborates with healthcare institutions across the Middle East to elevate standards of pediatric care. CHLA experts provide education and mentorship to clinicians worldwide, helping to build sustainable healthcare capacity in local communities.
Your Partner in Pediatric Excellence
At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, we don’t just treat patients, we transform lives and shape the global future of complex pediatric healthcare. The Center for Global Health represents the pinnacle of this mission, combining compassion, expertise, and innovation to improve the health of children worldwide.
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES CENTER FOR GLOBAL HEALTH
For international patient referrals, contact us at: internationalpatientreferrals@chla.usc.edu
or +1-323-361-8737.
- For more information on our Center for Global Health, visit us at CHLA.org/GlobalHealth.




