Medical Interpreters and Language Assistance Services

Request interpreter services in your preferred language

Request interpreter services in your preferred language

Communicating with your Scripps Health care team is important to us. Our goal is to explain your health information in a way that is easy for you to understand. If a patient has difficulty with sight, speech or hearing, or has limited English proficiency (LEP), we have several options to connect you with a qualified medical interpreter.

Do you need language assistance?

Interpreters are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you would like a medical interpreter, ask our staff during your clinic visit or hospital stay. You can also request an interpreter when you are calling to make an appointment.


To translate our entire website into a different language, please Open our Accessibility Menu and click “English (USA)” to select your preferred language. You can also open the accessibility menu by clicking the blue accessibility icon on the bottom left corner of your screen. You can then type in the language search box or scroll through the list of available languages.


Please read our web accessibility statement to learn more about our commitment to ensuring our services are accessible to everyone.

Hay intérpretes disponibles 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana. Si desea un intérprete médico, dígale al personal durante su visita a la clínica o estancia en el hospital. También puede pedir un intérprete cuando hable para poner una cita. 

口译员每周 7 天、每天 24 小时为您提供服务。如果您需要医学口译员，请在就诊或住院期间咨询我们的工作人员。您也可以在打电话进行就诊预约时申请口译服务。

연중무휴 24시간 통역사를 이용하실 수 있습니다. 의료 통역사가 필요하시다면, 내원 또는 입원 중 직원에게 요청해 주십시오. 예약 전화를 주실 때 통역 서비스를 함께 요청하셔도 됩니다.

May mga magagamit na interpreter nang 24 na oras bawat araw, pitong araw bawat linggo. Kung nais niyo ng medikal na interpreter, magtanong sa kawani namin sa pagbisita niyo sa klinika o pananatili sa ospital. Maaari rin kayong humiling ng interpreter kapag tumatawag kayo para gumawa ng appointment.

 مترجمان شفاهی هفت روز هفته و هر ساعت از شبانه روز که نیاز داشته باشید آماده اند یاری تان کنند. اگر به مترجم شفاهی پزشکی نیاز دارید، هنگامی که برای ویزیت به کلینیک سر می زنید یا برای درمان در بیمارستان بستری هستید، به کارکنان ما بگویید تا این خدمت را برایتان فراهم کنند. هنگامی که برای نوبت گرفتن تماس می گیرید نیز می توانید در صورت درخواست از خدمات ترجمه ی شفاهی بهره مند شوید. 

Вы можете пользоваться услугами переводчиков круглосуточно ив любой день недели. Если вам нужен медицинский переводчик, обратитесь к нашему персоналу во время посещения клиники или пребывания в больнице. Вы также можете запросить переводчика в ходе телефонного звонка с целью договориться о встрече.

What can you expect?

When you request an interpreter, you might be assisted by phone, video call or in person. Four types of services are available at Scripps:


  • Scripps Friendly Voices Interpreters: Qualified in-person staff who are professionally validated to interpret medical information
  • Language Interpreter Service: Via a Scripps telephone or tablet video call
  • American Sign Language (ASL): Via tablet video call
  • TDD/TTY – Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD)/Teletypewriter (TTY): A small typewriter-style instrument that allows for direct telephone call access 


Hundreds of languages are available over the phone or tablet. Phone interpretation is like a three-way call between the patient, Scripps staff and a professional interpreter. Video interpretation is like a video visit between the patient, Scripps staff and a remote interpreter. 

Why use a qualified medical interpreter?

Medical terminology can be difficult to understand. A qualified medical interpreter accurately translates medical information and terminology into your preferred language. This includes explaining medical procedures, diagnoses and treatment options to patients and family members. Interpreters also help your providers understand your medical history, symptoms, concerns and goals.


Rather than asking a family member or friend to interpret what your health care provider said, a qualified interpreter offers you and your family extra peace of mind that communication with your provider is understood correctly. In addition, the interpreter adheres to our patient confidentiality policies.


Free medical interpretation services are offered at Scripps to ensure you and your family can easily communicate with your care team. We’re here for you.