International Medicine Program, Delaware
World-Class Pediatric Care for Families Around the World
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware welcomes families from across the globe seeking advanced pediatric care. Located just 20 minutes from Philadelphia International Airport, our hospital combines leading-edge medicine with compassionate, family-centered support. Our mission to help every child have a healthier and happier future extends beyond the borders of any one country.
Why Families Worldwide Choose Nemours Children's
Top-Ranked Pediatric Expertise
Access specialists in nearly every pediatric field, including:
- Orthopedic Care
- Heart Care
- Lymphatic Diseases
- Vascular Anomalies
- Neurology and Neurosurgery Care
- Cancer and Blood Disorders
- Solid Organ Transplant
Global Experience
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is ranked among the nation’s top pediatric hospitals, welcoming families from all over the world each year for advanced care.
Comprehensive Support
Our International Medicine team guides you through every step; from medical records to travel arrangements, so you can focus on your child.
Family-Centered Environment
Enjoy private patient rooms, child-friendly spaces, and amenities designed to make your stay comfortable.
Convenient Location
Our Wilmington campus offers easy access to major airports and vibrant cultural attractions.
Conditions, Services, Programs & Centers
We treat a full spectrum of common and rare conditions — far too many to list here. Don't see a specialty or condition listed? Please call +1 (302) 651-4993.
Patient Services
At Nemours, we understand that traveling for medical care can feel overwhelming. Our International Medicine team provides comprehensive support to make your experience as smooth and stress-free as possible:
Travel Coordination and Visa Assistance
We help arrange flights, ground transportation, and provide guidance on visa requirements to ensure your family’s journey is seamless.
Language Interpretation and Cultural Support
Communication is key to quality care. We offer professional interpreters and cultural assistance, so you feel understood and supported at every step.
Financial Counseling and Insurance Guidance
Our specialists assist with cost estimates, payment options, and insurance verification, giving you clarity and confidence in your financial planning.
Virtual Consultations and Second Opinions
Before you travel, connect with our experts online for consultations or second opinions, helping you make informed decisions about your child’s care.
Community & Lifestyle Support
- Recommendations for places of worship
- Guidance on finding specialty restaurants and grocery stores
- Assistance with opening a U.S. bank account
- Help obtaining a U.S. SIM card for mobile service
- Suggestions for family-friendly attractions and places for fun
International Orthopedic Expertise — Paula's Story
Paula was born with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), causing her bones to be very brittle. She started to develop a progressive spinal curvature called scoliosis. Our specialized OI program combines orthopedics, spine surgery, and genetics expertise to best provide care for children with OI like Paula. At age eight, she underwent selective thoracic fusion to restore torso length, improve breathing, and treat the severe curve. Later, the team addressed her lumbar curve, achieving balance and growth. Today, Paula is thriving, thanks to the collaborative care of the Nemours Children’s International Medicine and Orthopedics teams.
Lifesaving Care Half a World Away — Alek’s Story
Alek is a teen from Poland with a condition called severe kyphoscoliosis, which meant he had trouble breathing, couldn’t eat or walk, and lived in chronic pain. His family learned of the expertise at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware. Working with Dr. Suken Shah, Alek had successful advanced surgery and postsurgery rehabilitation. Today, Alek can eat, breathe, and walk without pain. He continues rehabilitation and massage sessions in Poland, and travels back to Nemours for yearly consultation visits.
Going the Distance — Gerhard's Story
15 year-old Gerhard and his family traveled quite a way to find the necessary expertise for spine surgery that he desperately needed — all the way from their Amish colony near the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, to Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware. There, the teen had successful surgery and made a remarkable recovery, thanks to the work of the orthopedics team, skilled translators (the family only speaks spanish and a rare dialect of German), Child Life specialists, and many more.
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We’re Here to Help Children From All Over the World
Nemours provides world-class care for international families, including life-changing surgeries and treatments.
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We’re nationally ranked in multiple specialties. Our hospital regularly ranks among the best in the nation for specialties such as orthopedics, neurology and neurosurgery, cancer, GI surgery, and endocrinology.
We’re experts in complex spine surgeries. International families seek out the expertise of our physicians, especially for skeletal dysplasia and other complex spine conditions.
We have fully integrated pediatric care. Nemours is a leader in fully integrated pediatric care, offering medical, social, and emotional support all under one roof.
Access our coordinated, team-based treatment. For children with complex conditions requiring multiple specialists, we make the process seamless, coordinating appointments to maximize your time and reduce stress.
See Our Hospital
From our park-like campus and free parking, to private patient rooms and kid-approved play areas, our children's hospital in Wilmington, Delaware is like no other. And it's only 20 minutes from the Philadelphia airport.
Ready to Get Started?
Submit your child’s medical records and contact form today to receive a personalized cost estimate. Contact Our International Medicine Team at +1 (302) 651-4993 or Submit a New Patient Form to get started.