International Patient Support Services

Each year, thousands of patients travel to UCLA Health from countries near and far, seeking treatment from one of the world’s finest health care systems. Some come for advanced therapies, while others want our renowned doctors’ deep expertise.

No matter where you start your journey — or what brings you here — we offer our international patients an array of support services. We want to make UCLA Health and Southern California feel a little closer to home.

Our International Services: What They Are, How They Help You

Our patient coordinators help ensure your experience is a positive one. These UCLA employees offer both clinical and logistical support, helping guide you to the many medical and support resources offered at our world-class medical center. Our patient support services are free of charge.

Our clinical support services

Your patient coordinators will help:

Organize your medical record reviews
Explain and coordinate your payment options
Schedule routine and specialist doctor appointments
Schedule your comprehensive physical examination
Manage doctor referrals

Our logistical support services

Our international support services team also helps guide you to resources that can make traveling for medical care easier. We can provide:

Hotel or lodging assistance and recommendations
- Hotels near Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center (PDF)
- Hotels near UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica (PDF)
Help with accommodations at our guest house, The Tiverton House, which is walking distance from Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Transportation assistance and recommendations
Resources for banking, including information on how to open a U.S. bank account
Assistance arranging private nursing and home health services
Interpretation services
Medical literature from UCLA Health on subjects of interest to you
Assistance with religious requests
Resources for childcare and local education
Medical and financial documentation for visa applications

Learn more about the network of support services available to our international patients and visitors in this helpful resource list.