Destination Care: Rady Children’s Hospital
Serving Patients Outside the San Diego Region
Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego welcomes patients and families traveling for medical care from throughout the country and around the world. We are committed to providing the highest quality and most compassionate global healthcare and international medical services.
Our International Patient Services team coordinates healthcare and medical services for families traveling from outside the region. We work directly with departments throughout Rady Children’s to ensure that you are assisted at all stages of your child’s global healthcare experience. From the time of your initial request for services to your child receiving care – and subsequent treatments back home – we can help you with your needs.
Our international pediatric services include:
- Coordinating requests for services and medical records review
- Scheduling physician appointments
- Assisting with financial arrangements and providing cost estimates
- Assisting with travel, transportation and lodging
- Following up on future medical care needs
Steps for Receiving Care
Those planning on traveling from outside the San Diego region for pediatric services from Rady Children’s Hospital should follow these steps so we can begin coordinating with you as quickly and easily as possible.
Requesting Treatment
Please email us or call us to initiate a request for patient care and services at Rady Children’s Hospital. One of our International Coordinators will respond within two business days.
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Plan For Your Travel
Our International Coordinators can help you plan your stay with us after evaluating the treatment needs of your child. We’ve partnered with nearby hotels and lodging to provide discounted rates to families of Rady Children’s patients. We also provide a helpful area resource guide with information about nearby restaurants, banks, shopping, and San Diego area transportation options to help you plan out your trip.
Questions or More Information, Including About Patient Care and Treatment
Our team of experts is here for you for every step of your child’s care journey. If you have any questions about your child’s care at Rady, how to request services from us, or about your travel and stay here in San Diego, please contact us by phone or email.
Phone: 858-966-8291
Outside the United States: 001-858-966-8291
Email: internationalref@rchsd.org
Fax: 858-966-4957
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Email: internationalref@rchsd.org; Fax: 858-966-4957