Inpatient Teleconsultation

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UCLA’s telemedicine services help us broaden the reach of our renowned physician team. Our inpatient teleconsultation services make it possible for our specialists to consult with inpatient medical teams at international hospitals throughout the world.

Ready to consult with one of our teleconsult doctors? Contact us.

What Is an Inpatient Medical Teleconsultation?

Medical teleconsultation enables medical teams in different centers (or different countries) to interact in real-time. With ample notice, we can set up direct video consultation with UCLA physicians who are working in the inpatient units at UCLA Ronald Reagan Hospital, one of the world's leading tertiary/quaternary centers.

Our Inpatient Teleconsulting Specialties

UCLA Health physicians are available to provide collaborative care recommendations to English-speaking physicians via video-conference. Participating inpatient units include:

Neurosurgery

For more than 20 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized UCLA Neurosurgery as one of the top neurosurgery programs in the nation. Our neurosurgeons have extensive expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of complex problems of the brain and nervous system, including brain tumors, movement disorders, epilepsy and aneurysms.

When you consult with UCLA Health, you work with doctors who understand the finest details of the neurological system. That’s why we can offer you the most advanced paths to healing. Learn more about our neurosurgery program.

Transplant care

At UCLA Health, we offer world-class heart, liver, lung, cornea, bone marrow and kidney transplant services — for patients facing some of the most complex situations. People regularly seek out our transplant team’s renowned expertise and leading-edge transplant care.

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center’s dedicated inpatient units and operating suites provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment services for organ transplant patients. Our dedicated transplantation team can provide expert perspectives on all aspects of transplant care. Learn more about our transplant program.

Cardiology and cardiac surgery

For decades, people have turned to UCLA cardiologists and heart surgeons for our outstanding heart care for adults and children. U.S. News & World Report has rated our program among the top in the nation for cardiology and heart surgery.

Our renowned cardiologists treat heart and vascular disease using some of the most advanced cardiac treatments, such as minimally invasive heart surgery and heart transplant. Our leading cardiology specialists can consult on a full range of cardiology and cardiac surgery concerns, including the most difficult-to treat cases. Learn more about our cardiology program.

Critical care/intensive care

The UCLA Critical Care Center is led by a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, scientists and other health care providers. They are specially trained to care for patients affected by serious illness and injuries. Our team includes physicians and nurses who are leading important research efforts focused on improving clinical care for patients facing critical illness, such as sepsis and pulmonary embolism.

Our specialists are available to consult on cases concerning a broad range of critical illnesses and care needs. Learn more about our critical care program.

Pediatrics

UCLA’s pediatric experts care for a wide range of medical problems affecting babies and children of all ages. UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital is a busy regional and international referral center for critically ill infants and children who require our pediatric surgical care. The hospital’s leading-edge facilities include a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), led by pediatric specialists trained in the unique needs of children.

UCLA’s team of pediatric surgeons has extensive experience performing intricate surgical procedures in infants and children. Our specialists are skilled in the latest minimally invasive techniques, allowing us to treat complex conditions with less pain and a faster recovery. When you consult with UCLA for pediatric care, you get access to top pediatric specialists who are dedicated to caring for children with complex health needs. Learn more about UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital.

Contact Us

UCLA Health’s international development team is happy to assist you in setting up inpatient teleconsultation or other telemedicine services. To learn more about how this service could benefit you, contact us.