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In selecting Children's Hospital Boston for your child's medical care, you have made an excellent choice. Every year, parents from more than 100 countries trust Children's physicians and staff to care for their children. Because we see so many patients from outside the United States, we know what they expect, and we strive to meet the needs and requests of each individual family.

To best assist you, Children's International Center coordinates all services, both medical and non-medical, for international patients. The goal of the International Center is to serve as a single contact and resource for families, foreign providers, payers and other international organizations.

Our experienced, multilingual team oversee a screening process designed to ensure our consulting physicians know as much about your child's medical condition as possible before your family is asked to travel to Boston.

To learn more about the screening process, visit Becoming a Patient.

The services provided by the International Center include:

  • Interpreter and language assistance in most languages
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Transfer and review of medical records
  • Arrangements for consultations
  • Information about diagnosis and treatment options
  • Financial consultation and estimates of medical costs and anticipated living expenses
  • Assistance with airline reservations
  • Assistance with United States immigration and customs
  • Assistance with visa application procedures
  • Arrangements for transportation from and to Boston's Logan International Airport
  • Assistance with hotel or housing reservations
  • An orientation the day before your child's first appointment
  • Assistance with banking and business services
  • Information about Boston, sightseeing, shopping and local transportation
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U.S.News & World Report For the past 19 years, Children's has been rated one of the nation's best pediatric hospitals, according to a survey by U.S.News & World Report, and is the primary pediatric teaching institute of the world-renowned Harvard Medical School.
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