Refer a Patient | UW Medicine (2024)

Learn how to refer your patient by phone or fax, and to specific services.

Call 206.520.7700 Find a provider

Learn how to refer your patient by phone or fax, and to specific services.

Call 206.520.7700 Find a provider

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Referring to UW Medicine

Physicians may request a referral to UW Medicine by phone or fax. See below for details and how to reach specific specialty departments.

Refer by phone or fax

Phone

To refer your patient to a UW Medicine physician, call the UW Medicine Practitioner Referral Line below Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. For emergencies call 911.

Call 206.520.7700

Fax

To refer a patient by fax for many of our services, you may use the UW Medicine Referral Request Form and include relevant medical records. Use the Find a Location search to find site-specific fax numbers. We are ready to help. Additional referral information is below.

Refer to one of our entities

Refer to specific UW Medicine services

To refer a patient for one of the services below, please use the UW Medicine Referral Request Form and fax it to the appropriate contact detailed in the sections below:

Genetics

Biochemical Genetics (biochemical genetic disorders, Fabry, Gaucher, Krabbe, Pompe, lysosomal storage disorders)
Phone: 206.598.1800 Fax: 206.598.1915

Cancer Genetics
Phone: 206.598.8769 Fax: 206.598.3269

Self-referrals are not accepted.

Cardiac Genetics Clinic (cardiomyopathy, familial arrhythmia, abnormal genetic test)
Phone: 206.598.8069 Fax 206.598.7451

To expedite the referral process, please complete this form.

Connective Tissue Disorders
Phone: 206.598.4030 Fax: 206.598.3269

Please fill out the UW Medicine Referral Request Form and fax the form, ICD10 code(s), demographic sheet and relevant records to 206.598.3269.

Please note that our providers do not see patients for evaluations for joint hypermobility or hypermobile EDS.

Self-referrals are not accepted.

Dermatologic Genetics
Phone: 206.598.4030 Fax: 206.598.3269

Please fill out the UW Medicine Referral Request Form and fax the form, ICD10 code(s), demographic sheet and relevant records to 206.598.3269.

Self-referrals are not accepted.

General Genetics
Phone: 206.598.4030 Fax: 206.598.3269

Please fill out the UW Medicine Referral Request Form and fax the form, ICD10 code(s), demographic sheet and relevant records to 206.598.3269.

Self-referrals are not accepted.

Muscular Dystrophy Genetics (abnormal genetic test, patient with a diagnosis or symptoms of muscular dystrophy, CMT, myopathy, hereditary neuropathy)
Phone: 206.598.4295 Fax: 206.598.8332

Neurogenetics
Phone: 206.598.4030 Fax: 206.598.3269

Please fill out the UW Medicine Referral Request Form and fax the form, ICD10 code(s), demographic sheet and relevant records to 206.598.3269.

Self-referrals are only accepted for a Huntington’s disease diagnosis.

Pediatric Genetics For pediatric referrals for dermatologic genetics, Turner syndrome or children of an existing patient of our genetics clinic.

Phone: 206.598.4030 Fax: 206.598.3269

Please fill out the UW Medicine Referral Request Form and fax the form, ICD10 code(s), demographic sheet and relevant records to 206.598.3269.

For all other pediatric genetics referrals:

Seattle Children’s Genetics:
Phone: 206.987.2056
Fax: 206.987.2495

Mary Bridge Genetics:
Phone: 253.403.3476
Fax: 253.403.8674

Self-referrals are not accepted.

Prenatal Genetics (pre-conception counseling, AMA, miscarriages, risk for hemoglobinopathies, carrier testing, teratogen counseling, evaluation of fetus)
Phone: 206.598.4070 Fax: 206.598.2359

Renal Genetics Clinic (patient with a diagnosis of a kidney disorder, PKD, Alport syndrome - not renal cancer or tumors)
Phone: 206.744.3622 Fax: 206.744.5087

Heart Institute

Thank you for your partnership in patient care.
You may call 206.598.0190 to reach the UW Heart Institute.

Send a Patient Referral:
To expedite the referral process, please complete this form.

If needed, click below for fax and phone numbers for each of our subspecialties and locations.

Referral Management: If you would like direct access to a read-only version of Epic PHI, please sign up for EpicCare Link at https://okta.uwmedicine.org.

Referral Support: Contact the Heart Institute partnership manager at uwheart@uw.edu.

View all other subspecialty referral information

Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program

Phone: 206.598.3734; Fax: 206.598.7451

Advanced Heart Failure

Phone: 206.598.8069; Fax 206.598.7451

Cardiac Transplant

Phone: 206.598.8069; Fax 206.598.7923

Cardio-Oncology

Phone: 206.598.8069; Fax 206.598.7451

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Phone: 206.598.3636; Fax: 206.598.2414

Complex Coronary Artery Disease Program

Phone: 206.598.7126; Fax: 206.598.3037

Electrophysiology Services

Phone: 206.598.8069; Fax 206.598.7451

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Program and Cardiovascular Genetics Clinic

Phone: 206.598.8069; Fax 206.598.7451

Interventional Cardiology Services

Phone: 206.598.8069; Fax 206.598.7451

Structural Heart Services

Phone: 206.598.8258; Fax: 206.598.3037

View all Heart Institute clinic location information

UW Medical Center – Montlake

Referrals: 206.598.8069, Fax: 206.598.7451

UW Medical Center – Northwest

Referrals: 206.363.1004, Fax: 206.363.3548

Eastside Specialty Center

Referrals: 425.646.7777, Fax: 206.598.6797

Harborview Medical Center

Referrals: 206.520.5000, Fax: 206.744.6426

South Lake Union

Referrals: 206.485.9000, Fax: 206.520.8599

Edmonds

Referrals: 425.774.8251, Fax: 425.775.1063

Mill Creek

Referrals: 425.338.4000, Fax: 425.338.4090

Hematology/Oncology

Obstetrics

To refer high-risk obstetrics patients to the Maternal and Infant Care Clinic at UW Medical Center:

Call 206.598.4072 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m), or complete the UW Medicine Referral Request Form and fax it to 206.598.2359.

OB ULTRASOUND REFERRAL FORM

To refer patients to the Family Planning Clinic at UWMC-Roosevelt:

Call 206.598.5500, or complete the UW Medicine Referral Request Form and fax it to 206.598.8722.

To transfer a patient or speak to a specialist, or for other urgent and after-hours requests:

To transfer a patient call 800.520.7575 and you will be connected with a Maternal Fetal Medicine provider and Transfer Center nurse. Please fax your transfer patient’s records to UWMC Labor and Delivery at 206.598.7664.

For more information about Perinatal Services patient referrals:

Please contact physician liaison Enedina Dumas at 206.598.1944 or edumas@uw.edu.

To contact the Prenatal Diagnosis, Perinatal Genetics and Fetal Therapy Program:

Call 206.598.4072 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m), or complete the UW Medicine Referral Request Form and fax it to 206.598.2359.

Radiology

For radiology orders, please call 206.598.5800.
X-ray exams are walk-in only at all locations. No appointment is necessary for X-ray.

Providers: Please include chart notes and prior authorization with order to expedite scheduling.

UW Medical Center – Montlake, UW Medical Center – Northwest, Roosevelt Clinic and Eastside Specialty Center and NW Outpatient Medical Center Radiology Scheduling:
Phone: 206.598.7200 Fax: 206.597.4004

Call 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. for radiology appointments*, and please have your referral form or imaging order faxed prior to calling.

UWMC REFERRAL FORM

PET/CT REFERRAL FORM(for UWMC & HMC)

US OB REFERRAL FORM

Interventional Radiology Referrals:
Phone:206.598.6209Fax: 206.598.3581

INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY REFERRAL FORM

Harborview Medical Center Radiology Scheduling:
Phone:206.744.3105Fax: 206.744.8206
Call 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. for radiology appointments*, and please have your referral form or imaging order faxedpriorto calling.

HARBORVIEW REFERRAL FORM

Breast Imaging Scheduling:
Phone:206.668.1749Fax: 206.668.1790 for Roosevelt Clinic, Eastside Specialty Clinic and Breast Imaging Clinic at UWMC Northwest.

Please call206.606.7800to schedule a mammogram at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.

BREAST IMAGING UWMC REFERRAL FORM

Radiologist Consult Line (Medical Providers Only) for questions on ordering advice:206.598.0101

To request radiology records: Visitfor information.

Transplant

Kidney Transplant
To evaluate your patient as a candidate for kidney transplantation, please provide the information and records faxed to UW Medical Center – Montlake Transplant Services:

  • Patient Demographics (Name, DOB, Contact information)
  • Referring Physician Name and NPI number
  • Patient H&P
  • Cardiac Testing (if available)
  • Recent Labs
  • Patient Insurance information (Insurer, Group #, ID #)
  • For dialysis patients, please include Medicare form 2728 (if available)
  • Download a copy of the Kidney Care referral form.

Once we receive this information, our Patient Intake Coordinator will contact your patient. After we register your patient, you will be notified that the pre-transplant process has begun. Please feel free to call if you have any questions about the status of your patient’s referral.

Phone
206.598.3882

Fax
206.598.7176

Address
1959 NE Pacific Street
Box 356174, Room EE404
Seattle, WA 98195-6174

Heart Transplant
To have your patient evaluated for our Cardiac Transplant Clinic, please view our referral website or contact: Cardiac Transplant, phone: 206.598.8069; fax 206.598.7923

Liver Transplant
To have your patient evaluated for our Liver Transplant Clinic, download and complete the Liver Care Line Consultation Request form and fax it to 206.598.4287. If you have any questions about the program or want to schedule an appointment, call 206.598.4973.

Lung Transplant
To have your patient evaluated for lung transplantation, schedule an appointment or ask any questions about the program, call 206.598.5277. Please see our lung transplant referral form.

Refer a Patient | UW Medicine (2024)

FAQs

How do I refer to UW medicine? ›

Call 206.598. 4072 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m), or complete the UW Medicine Referral Request Form and fax it to 206.598. 2359.

What is the UW medical nurse line? ›

For urgent medical questions after Hall Health is closed, call the 24-hour Community Care Line at 206-520-7511.

How do I refer to UW Health? ›

For urgent referrals, call (779) 696-7081 to speak with a physician.

How to file a complaint against UW medicine? ›

Public Notice: Resolving a Complaint and Sharing a Compliment
  1. Phone. 206.598.8382.
  2. Email. UWMCares@uw.edu.
  3. Address. UW Medical Center. Box 356153. Seattle, WA 98195.
  4. Phone. 206.520.4294.
  5. Email. uwpc-cares4u@uw.edu.
  6. Address. Patient Relations. UW Medicine Primary Care. Box 354943. Seattle, WA 98195.
  7. Phone. 206.744.5000.
  8. Fax. 206.744.4114.

What is the C section rate at UW Medicine? ›

This hospital's 2022 NTSV C-Section rate of 26.5% was the same as the statewide rate of 26.5% . This hospital's 2022 VBAC rate of 48.8% was higher than the statewide rate of 28.6% .

What is UW acceptance rate for medical? ›

What is the acceptance rate for the University of Washington School of Medicine? The acceptance rate is 4.1%. The school does not accept international or Canadian students.

What are the patient rights at UW Health? ›

The right to privacy and confidentiality of records, except as provided by law. The right to receive information concerning her condition and proposed treatment, including methods of relieving pain.

Does UW Medicine accept Medicare? ›

You will be asked a series of questions required by law at each visit regarding your status, including other insurance you may have, and your retirement date. If you are covered by Medicare, we will submit your claims to Medicare on your behalf.

What is the phone number for uw patient relations? ›

UWMC supports equal access to healthcare services regardless of disability. Volunteers on the Transport Team can escort patients who have mobility problems. Call Patient Relations at 206.598. 8382 to learn more.

Is UW Medicine reliable? ›

Yes, UW Medicine-University of Washington Medical Center is ranked both regionally and nationally by US News.

How do I file a complaint with UW? ›

THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUD provides resources and facilitation for preventing, managing, and resolving conflict at the university. Students may drop by the office at HUB 339 during normal business hours, or contact the staff at 206-543-6028 (voice), ombuds@uw.edu (email), or visit their website at https://uw.edu/ombud.

How do I file a complaint with UW health? ›

  1. Phone: (608) 263-8009.
  2. Online: Contact patient relations.
  3. By mail: UW Health Patient Relations. 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792-2460.

What is the University of Washington medical school called? ›

The UW School of Medicine (UWSOM) is proud of the depth and breadth of our five-state school. From Foundations of Clinical Medicine through clinical education opportunities that exist throughout the WWAMI region, we are committed to excellence in medical education—it is fundamental to who we are.

Is UW Medicine prestigious? ›

University of Washington (UW) consistently ranks among the top 10 in the world for clinical medicine in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).

What is the abbreviation for University of Washington School of Medicine? ›

The UW School of Medicine (UWSOM) has one of the largest AIAN student communities as well as many Indigenous faculty members.

Is UW Medicine a public hospital? ›

UW Medicine is a family of organizations (some public and some private nonprofit) that are operated or managed as part of an integrated health system.

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