International Medical Travel Program

The International Medical Travel Program at Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) is a complete service for patients visiting the hospital from Canada.

For Canadians seeking orthopedic and bariatric medical care at VHH, we ensure that distance is not an obstacle in receiving high-quality, personalized care. VHH was named one of the Nation’s Top 100 Orthopedic Hospitals by Solucient, a national data company, and the Human Motion Institute.

Our liaisons can arrange for the following services:

• • Transportation, including airport pickup
• • Hotel arrangements for patients and their families
• • Private duty nurses or nurse assistants
• • Special meals honoring dietary requirements

Our compassionate team of board-certified physicians and nursing and administrative staff stand ready to help our international patients receive the highest level of care away from home. We are dedicated to making our international patients and their families feel comfortable throughout their stay.

For more information about spine surgeon, Ben Pradhan, MD, MSE, please visit laspinesurgeon.com; and for bariatric surgeon, Ara Keshishian, MD, FACS, please go to dssurgery.com.

Highlights of the International Medical Travel Program at VHH:

• • Assistance with hospital admission and coordination of all patient appointments, including pre-operative work, is available to international patients.
• • Capability of Telemedicine Consultations – physician will conduct personal conference with patient.
• • VHH will provide a complete medical report to the patient’s continuing care physician.
• • In addition to advanced medical technology, personal interaction remains a driving force behind our surgeons’ work.

VHH is a 158-bed community hospital featuring the finest in primary care services, including Fast-Track emergency services, comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic and treatment facilities, and a family birthing center. VHH is nestled in the beautiful foothills of La Caсada Flintridge and the Crescenta Valley.

For more information, please contact our International Care Coordinator at:

JudyMcCurdy@vhhospital.org

Helpful Visitor Links:

• • City of Glendale
• • Glendale Chamber of Commerce
• • City of La Canada Flintridge
• • La Canada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce
• • Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce