Telemedicine

UCLA Health is dedicated to making our services more accessible to patients outside Los Angeles or anywhere else around the world. From online second opinion evaluations to advanced telepathology programs, we strive to ensure our patients receive the best care from any location.

Telemedicine Services for Patients

Telemedicine helps us connect patients with our world-class physicians so patients can communicate in the language they prefer. Once they are set up, many of our telehealth consultations enable you to interact with your doctor in real-time, as if you were there in person speaking to one another. We offer:

Second opinion consults

UCLA Health International Patient Services can coordinate second opinion reviews for you. Before committing to long-distance travel for medical care, we can arrange for you to virtually meet with our UCLA experts to discuss your symptoms, history of illness and treatment options.

Learn more about our second opinion consult services.

Telemedicine Services for Physicians

Using our innovative telemedicine services, we can expand access to physician specialists throughout the world. With ample notice, we can set up tele-consults for:

Telepathology

Since its launch in 2010, UCLA Health has developed one of the largest and most experienced international telepathology programs in the world. We have reviewed more than 2,200 international clinical cases since 2015.

Our telepathology services allow physicians to practice pathology at a distance. Using advanced telemedicine technology, we can consult on pathology images from around the world. Our physicians use this technology to consult on diagnosis and treatment, as well as education and research. By breaking down geographical barriers, telepathology makes quality health care more accessible and convenient for patients.

If you don’t currently have a partner relationship with UCLA Health but would like to benefit from these services, please contact our business development office or learn more about our telepathology services.

Inpatient tele-consults

UCLA Health offers the opportunity for direct video consultation with physicians who are working in the inpatient units at UCLA Ronald Reagan Hospital, one of the world's leading tertiary/quaternary centers.

UCLA Health physicians are available to provide collaborative care recommendations to English-speaking physicians via video conference. Learn more about the benefits of inpatient tele-consults.