Welcome to St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Our physicians treat patients from all over the world. This page will help you with the process of becoming a patient at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Becoming a Patient at St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Obtaining a Physician Referral
To obtain a referral to a physician at St. Louis Children's Hospital, we will need:
- Referral letter from the your child's current physician
- Complete medical record
- Radiographs (any imaging tests)
- Any tests that have been completed and their results
- Contact information, including your child's name, date of birth, parent's names, address, telephone number(s) and email address
Sending Your Child’s Records, Imaging and Test Results
Please send the information listed above, including contact information in English, to:
Coordinator, International Scholars and Patients
Washington University
660 S. Euclid Ave, Mailstop 8109-29-9600
St Louis, MO 63110-1020, USA
Once we have received your child’s records:
- A physician will review them and determine if we can accept your child as a patient. Please note that our physicians cannot provide second opinions or make medical recommendations based on medical record reviews without examining your child in person.
- A staff member from St. Louis Children’s Hospital will contact you to let you know whether we can accept your child as a patient.
Fulfilling Additional Requests
If a physician determines that your child would be a good fit as a patient at St. Louis Children's Hospital, you will likely need to fulfill additional information requests.
Many programs have a unique set of additional steps for you to take during the referral process. A staff member from the program your child will be visiting will contact you with any additional requirements.
Financial Arrangements
Evaluation and treatment at the hospital can have a sizeable fee. Please note that full payment will be expected at the time of service.
We recommend you check with your insurance in your home country about whether medical costs at St. Louis Children’s Hospital will be covered.
All travel arrangements and associated costs, including lodging, will be separate from medical costs.
Additional Resources
We understand that international travel can bring additional stresses for your hospital stay. We recommend the following pages to help you prepare.
- Lodging
- Language Assistance & Interpreter Services
- Preparing for Your Visit
- While You’re in the Hospital
- Support Services
Please feel free to contact us with questions about your stay.