Children’s Hospital Los Angeles pediatric care, doctors, ER, appointments, costs, parking and patient information
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is a 438-bed pediatric hospital in Los Angeles’ East Hollywood area. The Main Campus at 4650 Sunset Boulevard includes a 24-hour pediatric Emergency Department and Trauma Center, pediatric surgery, cardiology, cancer care, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, intensive care, transplantation, imaging, laboratory services, pharmacy and dozens of specialty clinics.
This guide puts the practical details families commonly search for directly on the page: the correct Emergency Department entrance, appointment and referral rules, current physicians, published clinic schedules, hospital and physician billing differences, parking and valet prices, insurance, financial assistance, records, laboratory and pharmacy hours, visitor limits, interpreters, family services and urgent-care alternatives.
Reviewed: August 19, 2026. Visitor information reflects CHLA’s June 22, 2026 guidelines. Insurance information includes CHLA’s January 1, 2026 network update. Physician schedules and appointment openings should always be reconfirmed.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-660-2450
Anderson Pavilion, ground floor
Dedicated Lyman Place access
Referral/appointment assistance
First 30 minutes free
$12 disability rate
Hospital-service estimate
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles quick facts
4650 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027. Main hospital phone: 323-660-2450.
24/7 pediatric ED
Ground floor of the Anderson Pavilion with a dedicated access route via Lyman Place.
Level I Pediatric Trauma
CHLA operates the only ACS-verified Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in Los Angeles County.
438 beds
Includes pediatric intensive care, cardiac intensive care, neonatal critical care, rehabilitation and oncology units.
ChildrensLA app
Families can use the hospital’s app for campus maps and step-by-step indoor navigation.
MyChildren’sLA
Secure access to records, results, appointments, refill requests, messages and video visits.
Start here: which CHLA number or service do you need?
CHLA Main Campus, main entrance and Emergency Department entrance
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
4650 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Main entrance
The regular Main Campus entrance is on Sunset Boulevard. Families arriving for outpatient clinics, admissions or general hospital visits can enter through the main hospital and check with the front desk for directions.
Emergency Department entrance
Drivers should follow the red “Emergency Department” signs from Sunset Boulevard. The ED check-in area is on the ground floor of the Anderson Pavilion.
Emergency drop-off
Entering the visitor garage from Lyman Place provides access to three short-term Emergency Department drop-off spaces. CHLA limits these spaces to approximately 15 minutes.
Walking into the ED from the hospital
A family already inside the main hospital can ask the front desk for directions, take the appropriate elevator to the ground floor and proceed to the Emergency Department lobby.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles parking prices and valet
Main Visitor Parking Garage
The garage is directly beneath the hospital at 4650 Sunset Boulevard. Self-parking is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Self-parking rates
| Parking time | Current rate |
|---|---|
| First 30 minutes | FREE |
| After 30 minutes | $2 per additional 20 minutes |
| Daily maximum | $12 |
There are no in-and-out privileges on a normal single parking ticket.
Valet parking
Enter from Sunset Boulevard and Rodney Drive and follow the circle driveway toward the hospital entrance.
| Valet detail | Current information |
|---|---|
| Hours | Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| Standard rate | $18 flat rate |
| Guests with disabilities | $12 |
| In-and-out privileges | No |
After 6 p.m., valet vehicles are moved to the valet driveway and keys are left with the main-lobby information desk for pickup.
Long-term parking permits
| Permit | Rate |
|---|---|
| 24-hour pass | $12 |
| Weekly pass | $45 |
| Monthly pass | $140 |
Long-term permits include in-and-out privileges and are handled through the Parking Office at 323-361-2214.
Parking Office
4601 Sunset Blvd., across from the hospital
Phone: 323-361-2214
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 6 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Wednesday: 6 a.m.-noon
- Closed for lunch approximately 11-11:45 a.m.
Free parking on discharge day
CHLA provides one free day of self-parking when a child is discharged. Ask the child’s nurse for the paper parking pass included with the discharge process, then take it to Guest Services in the main lobby for validation.
Surgery-day valet
CHLA’s Surgery Department states that families receiving an eligible outpatient procedure receive complimentary valet service on procedure day.
CHLA Emergency Department and Trauma Center
Emergency Department capacity
The current ED has 49 patient rooms, including rooms designed to support children and young adults with behavioral-health needs.
CHLA reports more than 96,000 Emergency Department visits each year.
Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
The Emergency Department houses an American College of Surgeons-verified Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. Two dedicated trauma rooms are located near Radiology to shorten access to diagnostic imaging.
Emergency pharmacy and imaging
The department has access to pediatric imaging, ultrasound and a 24-hour pharmacy for emergency-care medication needs.
How much does CHLA Emergency care cost?
The final hospital charge can vary according to:
- Emergency-service level
- Laboratory testing
- X-ray, ultrasound, CT or MRI
- Medication and IV therapy
- Supplies
- Sedation
- Procedures
- Surgery
- Admission
- Length of stay
Physician professional charges are not included in CHLA’s public online hospital cost-estimator calculations.
How to make an appointment at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
PPO and EPO
CHLA currently allows direct online appointment requests for many specialties, including:
HMO
A referral and insurance authorization from the child’s pediatrician/primary care doctor are generally required before a specialist appointment can be scheduled.
Medi-Cal
A Treatment Authorization Request may be required for non-emergency specialty care. Out-of-state Medicaid patients should check their own state’s authorization requirements before traveling to Los Angeles.
California Children’s Services
CCS services may require a Service Authorization Request before non-emergency care.
Appointment help
Referral / appointment assistance: 888-631-2452.
Fetal-Maternal Center
Families seeking specialized fetal care during pregnancy can call 323-361-6078.
CHLA specialty clinic phone numbers and published hours
| Specialty | Phone | Published main-campus information |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Institute / Cardiology | 323-361-2461 | 2nd floor; Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Neurological Institute | 323-361-2471 | 3rd floor; Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Neurosurgery | 323-361-2169 | Neurological Institute; physician sessions vary. |
| Orthopedic Surgery | 323-361-2142 | 4th floor; Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Cancer — new patients | 323-361-4100 | Cancer and Blood Disease Institute. |
| Cancer — existing patients | 323-361-4624 | 5th floor; Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Pediatric Surgery | 323-361-2322 | General Pediatric Surgery appointment route. |
| Radiology / Imaging | 323-361-2411 | Call for current imaging appointment availability. |
| Urology | 323-361-2247 | Specialty appointment route. |
| Pulmonology | 323-361-2287 | Also used for Sleep Center routing. |
| Psychiatry | 323-361-3430 | Behavioral-health specialty care. |
| Rehabilitation | 323-361-2231 | Pediatric rehabilitation services. |
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles doctors and pediatric specialists
CHLA has large multidisciplinary physician teams. Rather than creating an unstable hospital-wide list, the tables below show current specialists from several of the highest-demand pediatric programs.
Heart Institute
Paul F. Kantor, MBBCh, MSc, FRCPC
Heart Institute leadership and pediatric cardiology.
Vaughn A. Starnes, MD
Congenital cardiac surgery and Heart Institute leadership.
John David Cleveland, MD
Heart Institute cardiac-surgery leadership.
Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatric Cardiology
Heart Institute: 323-361-2461.
Neurology and Neurosurgery
| Physician | Current published specialty/role |
|---|---|
| Mark D. Krieger, MD | Neurological Institute leadership; Pediatric Neurosurgery |
| Jonathan D. Santoro, MD | Pediatric Neurology; Neuroimmunology and demyelinating disorders |
| Latanya Agurs, MD | Child Neurology |
| Nusrat Ahsan, MD | Child Neurology |
| Jay Desai, MD | Child Neurology |
| Eugenia Ho, MD, MPH | Child Neurology |
| Arthur Partikian, MD | Child Neurology |
| Tena Rosser, MD | Child Neurology |
| Emmanuelle Tiongson, MD | Child Neurology |
| Vijay Vishwanath, MD, PhD | Child Neurology |
| Susan Durham, MD, MS | Pediatric Neurosurgery leadership |
| Virendra R. Desai, MD | Pediatric Neurosurgery |
| Benjamin Best, MD | Neurological Surgery |
| Charles Liu, MD, PhD | Neurological Surgery |
Neurology: 323-361-2471. Neurosurgery: 323-361-2169.
Jackie and Gene Autry Orthopedic Center
| Doctor | Specialty |
|---|---|
| Robert M. Kay, MD | Orthopedic Surgery; program leadership |
| Lindsay Andras, MD | Orthopedic Surgery; spine leadership |
| Oussama Abousamra, MD | Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery |
| Daniel Allison, MD | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Melissa Bent, MD | Non-operative Pediatric Orthopedics |
| Alexander Christ, MD | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Bianca Edison, MD, MS | Orthopedic Sports Medicine |
| Rachel Goldstein, MD, MPH | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Michael Heffernan, MD | Orthopedic Surgery |
| H. Paco Kang, MD | Orthopedic Oncology |
| Nina Lightdale-Miric, MD | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Jennah Mann, MD | Orthopedic Surgery / Sports Medicine leadership |
| Jonas Owen, MD | Orthopedic Surgery / Trauma and Fracture leadership |
| Tyler Tetreault, MD, MBA | Orthopedic Surgery |
Orthopedic Center: 323-361-2142.
General Pediatric Surgery
General Pediatric Surgery leadership
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric Surgery appointments: 323-361-2322.
Cancer and Blood Disease Institute
James Amatruda, MD, PhD
Medical Oncology and institute leadership.
Shahab Asgharzadeh, MD
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.
Deepa Bhojwani, MD
Hematology-Oncology.
Radiation Oncology
Hematology-Oncology
Neuro-Oncology
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Transplantation and Cellular Therapy
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
New cancer patients: 323-361-4100. Existing patients: 323-361-4624.
CHLA doctor timing: which days do individual doctors work?
A physician may divide time among outpatient clinics, surgery, inpatient service, procedures, research, teaching and CHLA’s regional specialty centers.
Clinic hours CHLA does publish
| Program | Published hours |
|---|---|
| Emergency Department | 24/7 |
| Heart Institute | Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Neurological Institute | Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Orthopedic Center | Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Cancer and Blood Disease Institute | Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Sunset outpatient laboratory | Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
| Walgreens at CHLA | Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| CHLA Specialty Pharmacy | Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
How to get a specific doctor’s real availability
- Call the specialty clinic.
- Give the physician’s full name.
- State whether this is a new patient, follow-up or second opinion.
- Ask whether the doctor sees patients at Sunset or a satellite location.
- Ask for the earliest available date and time.
- If the wait is long, ask for another physician in the same subspecialty.
Major pediatric specialties and services at CHLA
Emergency & Trauma
24-hour pediatric emergency care and Level I pediatric trauma services.
Heart Institute
Pediatric cardiology, electrophysiology, catheterization, cardiac imaging, cardiac critical care and congenital cardiac surgery.
Cancer & Blood Diseases
Oncology, hematology, radiation oncology, neuro-oncology, bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy.
Neurology
Epilepsy, headache, movement disorders, neuroimmunology, stroke, neuromuscular disease and neurocritical care.
Neurosurgery
Brain tumors, hydrocephalus, epilepsy surgery, congenital disorders and pediatric brain/spine surgery.
Orthopedics
Fracture care, spine, sports medicine, hip preservation, hand surgery, limb reconstruction and orthopedic oncology.
Pediatric Surgery
General, thoracic, minimally invasive and complex pediatric surgical care.
NICCU
Specialized newborn and infant critical care.
PICU
Pediatric intensive care for critically ill children.
Radiology
Pediatric diagnostic imaging and image-guided procedures.
Gastroenterology
Digestive, liver, nutritional, motility and gastrointestinal conditions.
Nephrology
Kidney disease, dialysis, hypertension and kidney transplantation.
Pulmonology
Asthma, cystic fibrosis, sleep and complex respiratory disease.
Urology
Pediatric kidney, bladder, urinary and reproductive conditions.
Endocrinology
Diabetes, growth, thyroid and other endocrine disorders.
ENT
Pediatric ear, nose, throat, airway and head-and-neck treatment.
Behavioral Health
Psychiatry, psychology and multidisciplinary pediatric mental-health care.
Fetal-Maternal Care
Specialized evaluation and treatment planning for babies diagnosed during pregnancy.
CHLA Urgent Care and Virtual Urgent Care
Virtual Urgent Care
Phone: 833-245-2432.
Virtual Urgent Care can treat qualifying non-emergency illness or minor injury for patients up to age 21. The child does not need to already be a CHLA patient, and no referral is required.
| Day | Virtual visit hours |
|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 5 p.m.-midnight |
| Saturday-Sunday | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Scheduling phone lines open earlier on weekdays: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-midnight and weekends 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Conditions commonly appropriate for virtual urgent care
- Uncomplicated fever
- Cough or sore throat
- Runny nose and congestion
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Minor skin rashes
- Constipation
- Pink eye or eye irritation
- Allergies
- Minor bumps, bruises, cuts and scrapes
- Insect bites or stings
Arcadia Urgent Care Center
468 E. Santa Clara St.
Arcadia, CA 91006
Phone: 626-795-7177
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 4 p.m.-11 p.m. |
| Saturday-Sunday | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. |
Walk-ins are accepted and free designated parking is available at the Arcadia site.
CHLA doctor fees, facility charges and cost estimates
What the hospital estimate includes
The CHLA estimator can account for hospital charges connected with:
- Medical and surgical hospital services
- Medications
- Room charges
- Radiology
- Laboratory services
- Other hospital resources
What it does not include
Physician professional charges are not currently included in CHLA’s estimator.
A physician bill can include services from:
- Attending physicians
- Surgeons
- Anesthesiologists
- Radiologists
- Pathologists
- Fellows and other physicians participating in care
Self-pay discount
Price estimate number
If a service is not available through the online estimator, call a CHLA financial counselor at 323-361-5941.
Insurance accepted at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in 2026
CHLA contracts with more than 250 health plans and medical groups. Major plan names currently listed include:
- Aetna Health of California
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- CalOptima
- CenCal Health
- Cigna
- Gold Coast Health Plan
- Health Net
- Inland Empire Health Plan
- Kaiser
- Kern Family Health Plan
- L.A. Care Health Plan
- Molina Healthcare
- TRICARE / CHAMPUS
- UnitedHealthcare
- AltaMed-associated arrangements
- Providence network arrangements
- PIH Health medical groups
- Heritage Provider Network groups
- Other contracted medical groups
Medi-Cal managed care
CHLA’s current list includes coverage arrangements with Medi-Cal managed-care plans such as:
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan
- CalOptima
- CenCal Health
- Gold Coast Health Plan
- Health Net
- Heritage Provider Network
- Inland Empire Health Plan
- Kaiser
- Kern Family Health Plan
- L.A. Care
- Molina Healthcare
California Children’s Services
CCS may help pay for treatment of qualifying medical conditions in children and young adults under age 21. Covered services must be pre-authorized and performed by CCS-approved doctors and hospitals.
CCS assistance at CHLA: 323-361-5141.
Out-of-network or self-pay?
Call a CHLA hospital financial counselor at 323-361-2325 for coverage questions and a rate quote.
CHLA financial assistance, charity care and discounted care
Charity Care
Discounted Care
Families with qualifying income above 400% but at or below 600% of the Federal Poverty Level may qualify for discounted hospital care.
Hospital bill versus physician bill
For physician-bill questions, contact CHLA Medical Group billing at 323-361-2336.
Application documents
CHLA may request financial documentation including:
- Recent bank statements
- Recent pay stubs
- Previous-year tax return
- Rent receipt or mortgage documentation
- Government-benefit documentation
Financial assistance contact
800-404-6627, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where to send an application
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Patient Business Services
4650 Sunset Blvd., #26
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Applications and policy information are available in multiple languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Arabic and Armenian.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles billing: hospital bill vs physician bill
Hospital bill
The hospital bill can include:
- Clinic services
- Laboratory testing
- Hospital imaging
- Procedures
- Room charges
- Nursing
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Hospital supplies and resources
Hospital billing: 323-361-2515.
Physician bill
The separate physician bill can include:
- Surgeons
- Anesthesiologists
- Pathologists
- Radiologists
- Attending physicians
- Fellows
- Other physicians involved in treatment
Physician billing: 323-361-2336.
If the statement looks wrong
Contact the customer-service number printed on the applicable hospital or physician bill. Do not assume the second statement is a duplicate until you confirm whether one is the hospital charge and the other is the professional physician charge.
How to get medical records from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Release of Information contact
Phone: 323-361-6055
Business hours: approximately 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Online request
CHLA offers an online medical-record request tool in English and Spanish. Identity verification can require a photo of the requester’s driver’s license or other approved identification.
Record cost
| Request type | Current CHLA charge |
|---|---|
| Personal patient/family request | No cost |
| Sent directly to another physician/facility | No cost |
| Attorney / copy service / other request | Contact Release of Information for current fee |
If a personal request exceeds 40 pages, CHLA may place the records on a CD rather than printing a large paper packet.
Demographic corrections
Legal documentation may be required to change a patient’s name or other demographic information. Demographic-change questions can be directed to 323-361-2330.
MyChildren’sLA Patient Portal
The MyChildren’sLA portal gives families secure online access to parts of the child’s electronic health record.
Portal features
- View health and medical records
- Review laboratory and radiology reports
- View medication information
- Request eligible prescription refills
- View allergies
- View immunization records
- Access visit summaries
- Access school notes
- View billing statements
- Send secure care-team messages
- Participate in eligible virtual visits
CHLA notes that many lab and radiology results appear in the portal within approximately 7–10 business days. The portal displays radiology reports rather than the actual X-ray/MRI image files.
CHLA Sunset Campus laboratory hours
CHLA Laboratory — Sunset Campus
4650 Sunset Blvd., #32
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Phone: 1-877-KIDZ-LAB / 1-877-543-9522.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 6 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
HMO laboratory testing
CHLA notes that prior authorization is required for HMO laboratory services.
Laboratory questions
The Laboratory Service Center itself is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for questions about testing, results, billing, supplies and technical support at 1-877-543-9522.
CHLA pharmacy hours and medication services
Walgreens Pharmacy at CHLA
Outpatient Tower, Floor 3
Phone: 323-644-2080
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 8 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
The Walgreens location can fill prescriptions and provide selected over-the-counter medications.
CHLA Specialty Pharmacy
Gateway Building, first floor near the Gift Shop
Phone: 323-361-8839
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 7 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
The Specialty Pharmacy helps with complex medications, insurance and prior-authorization navigation, medication education, monitoring and other pediatric specialty-pharmacy needs.
Urgent medication questions after hours
A licensed CHLA specialty pharmacist is available 24/7 for urgent medication-related needs of Specialty Pharmacy patients. Call 323-361-8839 or 855-245-2740.
CHLA visiting hours and current visitor limits
General inpatient areas
For CTICU, PICU, Duque Med Surg, 4 East/West, 5 East/West, CV Acute, Page PICU, Duque 6 Rehab and 6 East/West:
Up to three individuals may be at the bedside during visiting hours.
Example: two legal guardians plus one additional visitor.
NICCU and Bone Marrow Transplant
Up to two individuals at bedside during visiting hours.
Emergency Department
Up to two people can accompany the patient in waiting and treatment areas.
Outpatient clinic
Up to three healthy people can accompany a patient. Siblings are generally limited to situations in which caregivers do not have childcare.
Radiology
Up to two people may accompany the patient to the testing area.
Main OR and Ambulatory Surgery Center
Up to two designated visitors can accompany the child in Pre-Op and PACU areas. One person may occasionally need to step out to give staff adequate working space.
Visitor badges
Visitors must check in at the Main Lobby Information Desk and obtain a visitor badge. Badges normally expire after 24 hours; parents of hospitalized children may qualify for a one-week badge.
Illness screening
Visitors with symptoms of illness are not allowed to visit. CHLA currently specifically screens visitors for potential measles symptoms or recent measles exposure.
Mask rules
Masks are not required in most areas but are available and highly recommended. Masks may be required for specific patients or units, including Hemodialysis and certain transplant/cellular-therapy or immunocompromised patients.
Free interpreters, ASL and language assistance at CHLA
Language and Cultural Services
323-361-2596.
Spanish
In-person Spanish interpreters are available 24 hours a day.
Arabic, Cantonese and Mandarin
In-person interpreters are typically available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., subject to staffing.
American Sign Language
- Video Remote ASL interpretation: 24/7
- In-person ASL: generally Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and should be scheduled in advance
Other languages
Telephone and video interpretation are available 24/7 for more than 100 languages, including some Indigenous languages.
Patient Experience
For concerns about accessibility, communication or the patient experience, call 323-361-4682.
Family services, social work and support during a hospital stay
Helen and Bill Close Family Resource Center
The Family Resource Center is on the first floor near the HBO Café.
Phone: 323-361-7698.
Resources include:
- Computer workstations
- Internet access
- Printing and copying
- Faxing and scanning
- Community-resource information
- Family health education
- Caregiving skills classes
- Parent workshops
Clinical Social Work
323-361-2485.
Social workers can help with coping, crisis intervention, discharge planning, community programs, behavioral-health needs, support groups and practical family resources.
Child Life
Child Life specialists use play and age-appropriate education to help children understand and cope with procedures, hospitalization and medical treatment. Families can ask the nurse for Child Life or call extension 12355 from inside the hospital.
Spiritual Care
323-361-2482.
The Interfaith Center is open 24 hours a day.
Security escort
CHLA advises families not to walk alone around the hospital area at night. Security can provide an escort at 323-361-2313.
Lost and Found
323-361-2090.
Sleeping overnight
Sleeping accommodations are available for one parent in most inpatient rooms. Families should use the designated sleep furniture rather than sleeping in the child’s hospital bed.
CHLA cafeteria, coffee and family food options
HBO Café
The main hospital cafeteria is on the first floor.
| Day | Published hours |
|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 6-10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.-1:30 a.m. |
| Friday | 6-10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.-11 p.m. |
| Saturday-Sunday | 6-10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.-11 p.m. |
Cafeteria: 323-361-4912.
Daily specials: 323-361-7561.
Coffee Bean — Main Lobby
- Monday-Friday: 6 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Saturday: 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Sunday: 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Coffee Bean — HBO Café
- Monday-Friday: 6 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Saturday: 6 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Sunday: closed
Family Pantry
Daily 6 a.m.-2 p.m., near the HBO Café.
The pantry sells grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, wraps, snacks and drinks. CHLA announced in 2026 that eligible families and staff can use SNAP/EBT benefits for qualifying in-hospital Family Pantry purchases.
Patient room-service meals
Inpatient families can order through the in-room system. Guest trays are available for purchase and are delivered to the child’s room.
What to bring to a CHLA appointment
- Parent/guardian photo identification
- Child’s current insurance card
- Referral if required
- Insurance authorization
- Medi-Cal TAR or CCS SAR information when applicable
- Medication list with doses
- Allergy information
- Relevant outside records
- Prior laboratory results
- Outside X-ray, CT or MRI records when requested
- List of symptoms and questions
- Exact clinic/floor information
- Copay or payment method when applicable
Neurology and Neurosurgery visits
The Neurological Institute specifically asks families to bring relevant previous medical records and imaging and to allow extra time for check-in.
Before leaving home
- Confirm the visit is at 4650 Sunset Boulevard rather than Arcadia, Encino, Santa Monica, South Bay, Valencia or another CHLA location.
- Confirm that insurance authorization has been received.
- Allow additional parking time for weekday morning visits.
- Check current visitor and illness-screening rules.
Important Children’s Hospital Los Angeles phone numbers
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Google Map
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
4650 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
What CHLA information must still be checked live?
| Common question | What this guide can verify | What changes live |
|---|---|---|
| When does a specific doctor work? | Current physician name, specialty, clinic and department hours | Individual doctor’s exact clinic day and appointment availability |
| How much is a doctor visit? | Hospital/physician billing structure and estimate process | Exact professional fee and insurance responsibility |
| How much is an ER visit? | 24-hour service and billing components | Emergency level, tests, procedures and final insurance share |
| Does my insurance cover CHLA? | Current major contracted plans and 2026 Optum change | Exact plan product, medical group, physician and authorization |
| Can my family visit today? | June 2026 general visitor limits | Unit-specific, isolation and respiratory-season restrictions |
| Is parking available? | Current rates and garage location | Live garage capacity; weekday garage often fills early |
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles FAQs
1. What is the address and phone number for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles?
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is at 4650 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027. The main hospital phone number is 323-660-2450.
2. Is the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Emergency Department open 24 hours?
Yes. CHLA’s pediatric Emergency Department and Trauma Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Drivers should follow the red Emergency Department signs to the dedicated Lyman Place access on the east side of the hospital.
3. How do I make an appointment at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles?
PPO and EPO families can request appointments directly with many specialties. HMO, Medi-Cal and CCS patients commonly need referral or authorization first. For appointment and referral assistance, call 888-631-2452.
4. How much does parking cost at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles?
Self-parking is free for the first 30 minutes and then costs $2 for each additional 20 minutes, with a $12 daily maximum. Valet is $18 flat or $12 for guests with disabilities. Long-term parking passes are also available.
5. How much does a CHLA doctor visit cost?
There is no single flat pediatric specialist price. CHLA’s hospital estimator covers hospital charges but does not currently include physician professional fees. The exact amount depends on the specialty, services and insurance. For estimate help, call 323-361-5941.
6. How much does the CHLA Emergency Department cost?
There is no single fixed Emergency Department fee. The bill depends on the emergency level, laboratory testing, imaging, medications, supplies, procedures and whether the child is admitted. Physician professional fees may be billed separately from hospital charges.
7. What insurance does Children’s Hospital Los Angeles accept?
CHLA contracts with more than 250 health plans and medical groups, including many Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Health Net, Kaiser, L.A. Care, Molina, UnitedHealthcare and Medi-Cal arrangements. Beginning January 1, 2026, CHLA states that Optum, formerly HealthCare Partners, no longer covers CHLA care.
8. What are Children’s Hospital Los Angeles visiting hours?
The current June 2026 general inpatient policy lists visiting hours as 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Parents, legal guardians and designated caregivers can visit 24 hours a day. Bedside limits vary by unit, and intensive-care, NICCU and transplant areas have stricter limits.
9. How do I get medical records from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles?
CHLA offers an online medical-record request tool and Release of Information support at 323-361-6055. Personal requests and records sent directly to another healthcare provider are currently free. Personal requests over 40 pages may be supplied on CD.
10. What are CHLA laboratory and pharmacy hours?
The Sunset Campus laboratory is open Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Walgreens in the Outpatient Tower is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The CHLA Specialty Pharmacy is open Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Official live-action resources
The article above contains the practical information from CHLA’s current patient pages. The following official destinations are retained mainly for actions that depend on live information:
- Main Campus — current hospital and campus information.
- Emergency Department — current ER access and directions.
- Request an appointment — current specialty/referral workflow.
- Find a Doctor — current physician roster.
- Parking — current garage, valet and long-term permit rates.
- Visitor guidelines — current unit and infection-control rules.
- Cost estimator — current hospital-charge estimate.
- Insurance — current health-plan and medical-group participation.
- Financial assistance — Charity Care and Discounted Care application.
- Medical records — current online request process.
Editorial verification note: Individual physician shifts, exact professional consultation charges, live appointment inventory and the final cost of an Emergency Department visit are not published as fixed values. This guide therefore includes CHLA’s verified clinic hours, physician rosters, billing structure, parking prices, visitor rules and official contacts without inventing those changing details.