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World-class Care for International Patients

Among the Best Hospitals in the USA

Patients from all over the world choose Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, Texas, for highly specialized care. Here are a few reasons why.

  • Nationally Recognized. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Baylor St. Luke’s as a Best Hospital and ranks many of our service lines among the top programs.
  • Groundbreaking Research. In partnership with Texas Heart Institute and Baylor College of Medicine, we have achieved some of the most important medical advancements in history, including the world’s first total artificial heart transplant.
  • Leading Physicians. Our internationally renowned team is known for treating some of the most complex cases and setting the standard of care as experts in their fields
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An international referral center for multispecialty care

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International Patient Center

For decades, Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center has had the privilege of treating patients worldwide. Our multilingual professional team at the  International Patient Center provides personalized care by bridging cultural gaps and overcoming language barriers.

Every year, we welcome international patients seeking medical and surgical expertise in a healing environment. We are committed to managing all aspects of your visit, from appointment scheduling to interpretation, accommodations, transportation, and any other related needs, to ensure your stay with us is as smooth and pleasant as possible. Please visit our website below for more information about our International Patient Center.

For more information about our International Patient Center, please visit our website below.

Our International Locations & Ambassadors

Aida Trabulce

Aida Trabulce

  • Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
  • International Ambassador Mexico
  • Mexico City, Mexico
Dr. Nelson Maldonado

Dr. Nelson Maldonado

  • ‍Hospital de los Valles Torre ll
  • Consultorio 238
  • Av. Interoceánica km 12.5 y Av. Florencia
  • Cumbaya
Laura Cruzalegui

Laura Cruzalegui

  • Av. Emilio Cavenecia 225
  • Office 613, San Isidro
  • Cell: 51-999479087

Patient Stories

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

Hearing and balance restored after removal of rare tumor

MAR 13, 2025

A rare tumor that forms where the brain meets the ear turned Kathleen Gutierrez’s world upside down, literally. Thanks to her multidisciplinary care team at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, Kathleen’s world is back in balance.

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Chaplain has a new perspective to bring to her ministry after heart surgery

MAR 10, 2025

What seemed like a kidney stone turned out to be an aortic aneurysm for Rev. Mang Tiak. Thanks to timely medical intervention at Baylor St. Luke’s, she’s now on a mission to support others facing heart surgery.

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‘Miracle’ puts Brazosport woman in right place at right time during stroke

FEB 03, 2025

Paula Graves had a life-threatening stroke while prepping for surgery. Thanks to the swift action of Dr. Omar Tanweer and his team at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, a mechanical thrombectomy was performed, removing the clot in just 7 minutes!

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Contact our International Services Team

We’re proud to serve patients and families from around the world. Contact one of our multilingual care coordinators today.

Fill out our online form to reach our team or call us at 832-355-3350