UCLA Health West LA Pediatrics

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, a delivery driver was making his way through the quiet streets of Westwood. As he approached UCLA Health’s West LA Pediatrics clinic, something peculiar caught his eye—a small, glowing figure darting between parked cars. Curious, he slowed down and followed the flickering light until it disappeared into an alleyway. Just as he was about to turn around, a friendly voice called out from behind him: 'Hey, mate—just my reflection in the clinic window!' Turned out, it was only a regular delivering groceries who had forgotten his own face in the glow of the streetlight.

2. Late one night, a delivery driver was making his way through the quiet streets of West LA when he noticed an unusual sight outside UCLA Health’s pediatric clinic. A little boy in a hospital gown seemed to be waving frantically from the window, pointing towards the parking lot. Curious, the driver pulled over and approached the building. The boy motioned him closer, whispering that his toy truck had rolled out into the street. Relieved, the driver retrieved the truck, returned it, and waved goodbye. As he drove off, he heard laughter coming from inside—maybe just another late-night prank by a bored kid.

3. Late one night, a delivery driver was making his way through the quiet streets of West Los Angeles when he heard a voice from behind: ‘Hey, doc, can you check my kid’s ear?’ The doctor looked up and saw an unfamiliar face—an oversized pizza box in hand. With a smile, she asked, 'What seems to be the trouble?' The delivery driver sheepishly replied, 'Just thought I'd bring dinner for the whole waiting room!'

4. Late one night, a delivery driver was making his way through the quiet streets of Westwood when he heard a strange giggle coming from inside UCLA Health’s pediatric clinic. Peering through the window, he saw a little boy sitting in the waiting room, laughing uncontrollably while flipping through an old magazine. Curious, the driver knocked on the door and asked what was so funny. The boy looked up with big eyes and said, ‘I’m reading about dinosaurs—they’re my favorite!’ Turns out, it was just a kid enjoying a magazine, not some sinister occurrence after all.