Texas Children’s Hospital stands as a leading global destination for specialty and subspecialty care for children and women, serving patients from more than 70 countries. The 2025-26 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals ranked Texas Children’s among the best in the nation, with all 10 departments ranked in the top 10 and over half in the top 5.
The hospital’s International and Destination Medicine Program is the central pillar for its global patients. This team of experts is dedicated exclusively to meeting the needs of international patients and their families, working with them before, during, and after their visit to Houston. The program’s goal is to provide professional and personalized care to all patients and their families.
The International & Destination Medicine Program: Your partner in care
The program provides comprehensive support for international patients and their families, serving as a single point of contact throughout the care journey. Key services include:
- Serving as the primary liaison for families, referring physicians, and international payors.
- Coordinating all aspects of care before, during, and after the Houston visit.
- Ensuring language and distance are not barriers to world-class treatment.
- Providing personalized support tailored to each family’s unique needs.
- Managing logistics and care coordination for a seamless experience.
This commitment to excellence is demonstrated across a wide range of top-ranked pediatric services. The Heart Center has been ranked #1 in the nation for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery for nine years in a row. The Cancer and Hematology Center is one of the largest pediatric cancer and blood disorder programs in the U.S., known for pioneering clinical trials. This year, for the first time ever, our Neurology and Neurosurgery department ranked #1 in the nation providing comprehensive care from the common to some of the rarest, most complex conditions in the world. The Department of Surgery is home to the largest comprehensive team of surgeons in the country, completing 43,700 operating room cases annually.
For women’s services, the hospital offers comprehensive care. The Pavilion for Women is a dedicated facility focusing on high-risk births and a full continuum of obstetrics and gynecology care. The Fetal Center is one of only a few worldwide to offer a full spectrum of fetal diagnostic and intervention therapies. Additionally, the Family Fertility Center provides advanced fertility treatments.
Beyond direct patient care, Texas Children’s Hospital, in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine, provides leadership in international education and fosters an educational environment that embraces multi-cultural perspectives. The hospital offers support, resources, and educational tools to help international healthcare providers deliver the best patient care possible.
For physicians and families seeking highly specialized medical care, Texas Children’s Hospital provides a proven, ranked, and reliable destination. Its combination of clinical expertise, a dedicated international program, and a commitment to global collaboration makes it a definitive choice for children and women in need of advanced treatment.
- To learn more about the International and Destination Medicine Program, visit:
www.texaschildrens.org/international.
