Physician Referral Service
A convenient, free service for physicians provided by The MetroHealth System. The Physician Referral Service is available to help you:
- Identify and select a MetroHealth physician for consultation or patient referral.
- Answer questions concerning The MetroHealth System or our programs and services.
- Obtain MetroHealth Referral information, forms and other materials, including maps to give to patients referred to The MetroHealth System.
Your patient referral to MetroHealth is individually handled by experienced staff who will:
- Schedule an appointment for your patient's initial visit.
- Register your patient prior to the initial appointment to avoid delays on arrival.
- Communicate with you on a timely basis regarding your patient's care at MetroHealth from the initial contact until completion of all visits.
- Coordinate transmittal of individual records prior to appointment.
Contact the Physician Referral Service by phone, fax or e-mail:
Send your patient referral and appointment requests by fax directly to the Physician Referral Service for prompt attention and receive a fax confirmation of the patient's appointment.
Send your referral by e-mail and receive an e-mail confirmation.
Your association with the MetroHealth Physician Referral Service will provide the following benefits:
To the patient ~
- Timely communication and information exchange between referring and consulting physicians.
- Improved patient care through coordination of treatment regimens and sharing of pertinent medical information between referring and consulting physicians.
- Continuity of care before, during and after use of MetroHealth services or hospitalization.
To the referring physician ~
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Improved communication and collaborative relationships with MetroHealth specialists.
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Reduced time locating and connecting with MetroHealth specialists for consultation.
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Expedited referrals and appointments.
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Central access point for information on MetroHealth programs and other services.
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