UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital

Where innovation meets compassion.

UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital exterior

UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, located within Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, shines as a beacon of excellence in pediatric care. We serve more than 6,000 inpatients and 100,000 outpatients annually through an entire range of primary and sub-specialty care for infants, children and adolescents.

Care is available in all major sub-specialties, including: pediatric oncology, pediatric neurology, pediatric critical care, pediatric orthopaedics and pediatric cardiology, among many other areas. In addition, the Chase Child Life/Child Development Program  and Pediatric Pain & Palliative Care program help ease the hospital experience.

With an unwavering commitment to family-centered care, access to innovative therapies, specialized emotional support and language services to ensure all families receive effective communication, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital is a place where all patients find hope, health and a healing environment.

Why Choose UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital?

When patients and their families choose our children’s hospital, they experience:

  • Pediatric excellence: UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital has been recognized as one of the Best Children's Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for its outstanding pediatric care, demonstrating its commitment to excellence on a global scale.
  • Family-centered care model: Our hospital focuses on families and uses teamwork to ensure kids get the best care. This approach keeps children at the center and helps families stay involved in their care.
  • Compassionate, holistic support: Recognizing the unique needs of children, we prioritize the emotional well-being of our young patients and their families. Our specialists from the Chase Child Life Program provide age-appropriate resources, stress relief strategies, and therapeutic activities such as art, music and dance/movement. These interventions help reduce anxiety and support children's development during their hospital stay.