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. Dixon Kaufman and colleagues leading UW participation in kidney transplant trial
Dixon Kaufman, MD, PhD, and colleagues in the Division of Transplantation were featured in the Wisconsin State Journal. The article, “Sisters pioneer new kidney transplant at UW that includes immune system,” features a pioneering new …
Clinics awarded with UW Health Team Awards
Congratulations to the clinics awarded with UW Health Team Awards, which recognizes clinics embodying Ambulatory Service Standards: Audiology (1 S Park), Medical and Surgical Weight Management (The American Center), Otolaryngology (Transformations), and Plastic Surgery (1 …
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Surgical Treatment
By Amber Shada, MD Gastroesophageal reflux Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most common GI disorder in the US. Ten percent of people experience symptoms of reflux weekly, and 20-40% of the population will suffer …
Management of the malignant colorectal polyp—is formal resection needed?
Written by colorectal surgeon Cristina Geltzeiler, MD What is a malignant polyp? A malignant polyp is a colon or rectal growth that has been entirely or partially removed with colonoscopy that contains cancer cells. What …
Congratulations to APPs honored with UW Health awards
Congratulations to Department nominees of the peer-awarded 2018 UW Health Advanced Practice Provider Excellence Awards. Clinical Practice Category Kate Amond, NP Cassie Hartwig, NP Deb Raasch, NP Teaching Category Jennifer Wilson, PA-C Unsung Hero Category …
