Referrals

If you would like to be seen at UCLA Medical Center as a visitor from another country, please contact the International Relations Office. You can call (310) 794-8759 to speak with an International Patient Coordinator, or you can e-mail your inquiry to international@mednet.ucla.edu. Our fax number is (310) 794-8696. Below is an overview of the entire process:

  1. Send Medical Records. Send complete and current medical records to UCLA International Relations including copies of any relevant radiologic scans and test results.
  2. Receive Medical and Financial Clearance. A UCLA physician will review your case and form a preliminary treatment plan. In some cases, UCLA will not be able to offer any advanced care beyond what you are receiving. If you are accepted as a patient, you will need to provide either a deposit of estimated charges or an approved authorization from a U.S.-based insurance firm. International Relations provides an estimate of charges when needed.
  3. Schedule Appointment. Once the full deposit or approved authorization is received, your International Patient Coordinator will help you schedule an appointment at a convenient time with the most appropriate UCLA physician. Your coordinator will help you complete all the necessary forms for appointment scheduling and registration.
  4. Facilitating Your Visit. Your UCLA International Relations Coordinator will communicate with you throughout the referral process and will assist you once you arrive. We will arrange for any special needs you have and inform you of what to expect when you get to UCLA. For example, we commonly arrange accommodations in UCLA's Guest House, identify the need for an interpreter, and send information about UCLA policies. Your UCLA physician will coordinate all aspects of your medical care.
  5. Departure Meeting. Typically, your International Relations Coordinator will arrange a final meeting with you to review your stay and provide you with your final patient accounting statements or bills (final bills are not always available just after the conclusion of your care).

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call or e-mail, and one of our International Patient Coordinators will be happy to help you.