Pediatric Care for Emirati Families
When a family seeks the best medical care for their child, they may look beyond their home country. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has welcomed patients from the United Arab Emirates for care in nearly every pediatric specialty through our Global Patient Services team. We're looking forward to meeting your family, too. Get to know our Hospital, our city and the many innovative ways we care for children and their families.
Welcome
We have so many ways to help you feel more at home during your stay in Philadelphia. In this video, you'll learn how to prepare for your trip from the United Arab Emirates to Philadelphia, what to expect when you arrive, and how to access the amenities available to Emirati patients and families.
Become an International Patient
Our priority is to make your experience coming to our hospital and staying in Philadelphia for your child’s care as easy as possible.
Featured Medical Programs
We offer best-in-class pediatric healthcare. Learn about some of our leading programs and the advanced medical care available at Children’s Hospital.
Arm Tendon Transfer for Spastic Hemiplegia: Hamda's Story
An advanced surgical technique helped Hamda, who is from the United Arab Emirates, regain a substantial amount of function in her right arm.
Our Global Patient Services Family Is Here to Care for Yours
Throughout our long history, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has been known as a leader in family-centered care. This means that while your child is receiving the highest quality medical care, your family will be made to feel safe, welcome and well-informed. Our Global Patient Services team will help you be active participants in your child's care — because you are the most important people in your child's life. And from Arabic-speaking interpreters and staff to suggestions for places to shop and worship, we'll connect you with all the resources we have to help you feel more at home, no matter how far away home might be.