The International Medicine Department at Inova provides a full range of services to meet the cultural and personal needs of international patients and their families before, during and after their appointments.

  • Concierge guest services to arrange accommodation and transportation
  • Designated International Patient Coordinator to coordinate all patient needs,including medical record review, scheduling, escort and interpretation
  • Trained medical interpreters
  • Home care services and medication delivery
  • Patient transfer and air ambulance
  • Special arrangements for high profile patients, including security, around-the-clock care, private rooms, private entrances and home/hotel consult visits
  • Medical second opinion
  • Telemedicine capabilities for remote medical support and assessment
  • On-site physician visits to patients abroad
  • Medical accompaniment for international travel
  • On-site medical support for international organizations

As one of the nation's preeminent healthcare leaders, Inova is routinely recognized for medical excellence, innovation and results. Areas of excellence include:

Heart and Vascular

Inova Heart and Vascular Institute covers the full spectrum of complex cardiovascular and pulmonary care, encompassing services across five hospital campuses more than 30 community-based Inova Medical Group cardiology, arrhythmia, cardiac and thoracic surgery and vascular practices

Pulmonology

Inova's specialized pulmonary services provide comprehensive care for patients dealing with the full spectrum of common and more rare diseases of the lungs.

Transplant

Surgeons at Inova Transplant Center performed the region's first heart transplant and first lung and kidney transplants in Northern Virginia. Our reputation for innovation and excellence attracts patients from around the nation and the world.

Neurosciences

Inova Neurosciences is a regional leader in the diagnosis, treatment and research of complex neurological conditions involving the brain, spine and nervous system.

Orthopedics

Inova Orthopedic Services leads the region in helping people with arthritis, orthopedic conditions, trauma or injury regain their active lifestyles. We specialize in groundbreaking, minimally invasive treatment for musculoskeletal diseases and injuries, including state-of-the-art joint replacement.

Rehabilitation/Physical Therapy

Inova provides comprehensive physical therapy services at a wide range of locations, including 15 outpatient centers conveniently located throughout Northern Virginia. Physical therapy services are also available at every Inova hospital.

Urgent Care

Inova Urgent Care offers convenient care for a wide range of non-emergency conditions, including minor injuries, allergies, sprains and strains, sore throat, ear infections and more. Centers also provide immunizations, flu shots, on-site digital x-ray and on-site lab facilities.

Inova Weight Loss Surgery Program

The Inova Fair Oaks Bariatric Surgery Center, located at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, is a fully accredited, comprehensive center for bariatric surgery, offering the most up-to-date, evidence-based care available.

Women's Services

Inova Women's Services  provides a full range of care for women of all ages and at all stages of life. Our newly expanded Inova Women's Hospital, located on Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, is the only dedicated women's hospital in the Washington, D.C. metro area.

Pediatrics

The state-of-the-art Inova Children's Hospital offers the highest level of dedicated pediatric care in the area with a welcoming, family-friendly environment.

Oncology

The Inova Schar Cancer Institute provides patient-centered care, disease-specific expertise, research, and support and education services. Collaborating with clinical and scientific partners, we conduct genomic and translational research to better understand, predict, prevent and eliminate cancer.

Executive Health

Inova offers personalized care tailored to busy executives. Multiple levels of comprehensive evaluations are available each addressing patient's specific health needs and featuring a detailed report of test results and individualized recommendations.

In addition to providing world-class care to a global clientele in the National Capital area, Inova International Medicine can advise and support international institutions abroad in a variety of ways. Available services include:

  • On-site and on-going health services management consultation from members of Inova’s management team, including facility design and services operations
  • On-site medical education and training from Inova’s world class physicians (organizations may also send their clinicians to Inova for medical training)
  • Direct collaboration on patient cases with specialist physicians in all of the world-class specialties listed in this guide
  • Telemedicine for remote medical support and second opinions
  • Collaboration with researchers in multiple discipline, including most of the specialties noted in this guide
  • Clinical program and training development, especially for programs in infection control, disease prevention and rehabilitation medicine
  • Executive and Head-of-State health and helth-security services consultation
  • Corporate Health Programs for international organizations and embassies, ranging from comprehensive Occupational Health and a highly regarded Employee Assistance Program to Medical Director Support and Virtual Medical Director programs. A separate, detailed, Corporate Health Program brochure is available

Why choose Inova? 

Inova is routinely recognized for medical excellence, innovation and results. Prestigious honors come from a variety of independent analysts and publications. Learn more