We are dedicated to developing and maintaining strong working relationships with referring health care providers and to making the referral process as efficient as possible.
Whether you would like to seek a second opinion, transfer a patient or check on your patient’s status, we’re here to serve you.
We recognize the importance of the relationship that you have with your patient and will honor that relationship by providing you with enhanced accessibility and communication.
Patient Referrals
Access Center
The Access Center at UW Hospital and Clinics in Madison can assist you in handling all issues surrounding emergency patient admissions and referrals.
Clinic Appointments
Our Referring Provider Service will help you schedule an appointment at any of our 80 different specialty clinics.
Provider Relations
Our Provider Relations Coordinator is a hospital-based advocate for referring providers, their staff, referral coordinators and health plan staff.
ImageShare Program
UW Health ImageShare is a complementary service designed to expedite image sharing between UW Heath and partnering organizations.
Continuing Education
We’re proud to offer a variety of continuing education options for practicing providers.
Updates in clinical care
Dr. Satoru Osaki Named One of America’s Leading Doctors 2025 by Newsweek
Dr. Satoru Osaki, professor in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, was named one of America’s Leading Doctors 2025 for Cardiothoracic Surgery by Newsweek. To identify the nation’s most respected specialists, Newsweek conducted an in-depth evaluation …
Dr. Rebecca Minter Named Chair of the American Board of Surgery Board of Directors
Dr. Rebecca Minter, A.R. Curreri Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Surgery, was named the Chair of the American Board of Surgery (ABS) Board of Directors for the 2025-26 term. “I am deeply …
Dr. Adam Brinkman Named Chair of the Division of Pediatric Surgery
Adam Brinkman, MD, was recently named the Chair of the Division of Pediatric Surgery, effective March 10, 2025. Dr. Brinkman did his General Surgery residency at the UW-Madison Department of Surgery from 2008-2015. He completed …
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