Prepare for Your Visit
Patients & Visitors: Information & Resources
Welcome to UCLA Health. We look forward to providing you with the highest quality medical care available, care the U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Hospitals survey continues to rank as number one in the West.
Appointments: Call, Click, Come In
Providing you with easy access to the best health care possible is our priority. Contact us however you'd like, and we’ll take it from there.
For more information on physicians and services at UCLA Health, please call 310-825-2631. We are available Monday to Friday, 7 am to 7 pm (PST) to assist you.
Opt in for text message appointment reminders
Skip the phone calls and receive your appointment reminders by text. It’s quick, easy and convenient. Learn how to sign up.
Save time with PreCheck-in
Completing your appointment check-in process online before your visit means you can skip most (or all) of the paperwork when you arrive in the waiting room. This convenient feature streamlines your experience and minimizes wait times, ensuring a smoother and more efficient visit.
Let us know you’ve arrived for an appointment
You can use your smartphone to tell us when you've arrived at your appointment. The MyChart app sends a message to your phone 15 minutes before your appointment asking if you’ve arrived. As you’re entering the clinic, just tap a button on your phone to let us know you’ve arrived.
Follow these steps to use Appointment Arrival in myUCLAhealth or the MyChart app.
View and pay your UCLA Health bills online
We are constantly working to improve your experience with us, please visit our convenient, secure online bill payment site at: billing.nhmhcar.com
Click below to get started or click here to learn more about our online bill pay feature.
Patient & Visitor Guides
The following pages contain information about your health care team at UCLA Health, what to expect throughout your admission, visiting hours, contacting a patient, special services available, and much more. Please refer to the guides below for information about the resources and services available to help you and your visitors.
Learn more on visitor guidelines page.
Patient & Family Guide
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
- UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
- Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA
- UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
Parking & Directions
- Parking information for Ronald Reagan Medical Center, Mattel Children's Hospital, Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital UCLA, UCLA Medical Plaza and Semel Institute Outpatient Programs.
- Directions and Map to UCLA Medical Plaza
Medical Chaperones
At UCLA Health, we know some medical exams and procedures are more sensitive than others. We want you to be comfortable during all exams and procedures. We have trained chaperones to help make sure sensitive exams and procedures are done in a safe, comfortable and professional way. If you ever feel uneasy or you need more information about what will happen during your exam, please ask us. We are here to help. Learn more about medical chaperone for sensitive exams and procedures.
Join a Patient and Family Advisory Council
Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFACs) bring together patients, family, staff, and clinicians to enhance the patient experience and improve quality and safety outcomes. Members collaborate to provide the patient voice to the delivery of care at UCLA Health. Learn how you can be part of an advisory council.
UCLA Health Contact Information
UCLA Health is committed to ensuring you receive the help and information needed to better manage your health.