Clinical Innovation and Excellence

When you choose Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, your child is in the hands of some of the world’s leading experts in pediatric care. We offer a depth of experience in rare and difficult-to-treat childhood conditions. Treatments often include innovative options, some of which are only available in top programs like ours.

Bone, Joint and Spine Conditions

The Jackie and Gene Autry Orthopedic Center provides the most comprehensive pediatric care in the Western U.S. We deliver the latest therapies for:

  • Hand and upper extremity issues: Our team delivers research-based services for common and complex differences affecting the hands, arms, elbows, nerves and tendons.
  • Spine disorders: One in 5 pediatric spine treatments in the U.S. take place at CHLA. Few programs in the nation can match this level of experience.
  • Limb differences: We have uncommon expertise in treating arms and legs of uneven length or that have missing features, like fingers or toes.

Cancer and Blood Diseases

Our Cancer and Blood Disease Institute is one of the largest hematology-oncology programs in the Western U.S. International patients often seek services for:

  • Bleeding and clotting disorders: We are one of the world’s largest centers and have been delivering lifesaving pediatric therapies since 1976.
  • Cancer: Our pediatric oncologists (specialists in cancer care for children) deliver the full spectrum of services and maintain excellent outcomes.
  • Red blood cell disorders: Anemia, sickle cell disease and thalassemia are rare. Our team sees them every day and provides a level of expertise that’s not widely available.

Digestive Disorders and Liver Disease

We are among the nation’s leading pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition programs, providing testing and treatment for thousands of children each year. Specialties include:

  • Inflammatory bowel disease: Our collaborative approach blends the best available treatments with the latest research findings for outstanding care.
  • Intestinal rehabilitation: CHLA is home to one of the world’s leading programs and maintains outstanding results.
  • Liver transplant: We excel in a variety of techniques, including living donor and bloodless transplantation.

Endocrinology and Metabolism Disorders

Our Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism is at the forefront of pediatric care for diabetes, obesity, bone issues and metabolism disorders. We diagnose and treat a wide range of endocrine conditions, including:

  • Bone and mineral disorders: Our program is home to one of the few pediatric bone specialists in the Western U.S. We diagnose and treat hundreds of children annually.
  • Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH): We are one of the nation’s largest CAH clinics with an experienced team that delivers comprehensive services.
  • Turner syndrome: We are among the few places in the country where you’ll find a highly skilled pediatric team dedicated to this condition.

Eye and Vision Issues

The Vision Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is an international referral program and the only program in the U.S. with experts in nearly every pediatric ophthalmologic subspecialty, including:

  • Corneal and refractive disease: We are one of the few U.S. programs offering child-focused care for conditions such as cataracts, corneal scars and glaucoma.
  • Eye anomalies: We have an international reputation and maintain excellent outcomes for anatomic differences affecting the eye and optic nerve.
  • Retina disorders: As one of the nation’s largest pediatric retina programs, we deliver leading therapies for inherited and congenital (present at birth) disorders.

Fetal and Neonatal Care

Our Fetal and Neonatal Institute delivers the highest level of care for critically ill preemies, newborns and infants. Thousands of children each year benefit from services such as:

  • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO): We are a recognized Center of Excellence offering advanced life support for babies with life-threatening heart and lung issues.
  • Neonatal care: Our neonatology team combines clinical expertise and research excellence to treat various conditions and complications affecting newborns.
  • Newborn and Infant Critical Care Unit (NICCU): We maintain Level IV (the highest) designation for exceptional standards and outcomes in treating the most complex, highest acuity cases.

Heart Disease and Lung Disorders

Our Heart Institute is a world leader in pediatric heart and lung disorders and maintains some of the nation’s best outcomes. Top-ranked providers deliver the best available care for:

Neurological Disorders

Our Neurological Institute is the premier program in the Western U.S. for conditions affecting the brain, nerves and spinal cord. Areas of expertise include:

  • Epilepsy: We maintain the highest level of accreditation from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers and excel in difficult-to-treat (intractable) epilepsy.
  • Movement disorders: As one of the only pediatric movement disorder programs in the nation, we provide advanced options for conditions like spasticity and dystonia.
  • Multiple sclerosis (MS): We are one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing pediatric MS and neuroimmunology programs and offer therapies that may prevent disability.

Contact Us

To learn more about our Center for Global Health, email us at internationalpatientreferrals@chla.usc.edu.

You can also get started by completing our intake form. We typically respond within one business day.

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