Referrals

Providing Guidance on Specialty Care

Children may experience a range of medical conditions that could benefit from the expertise of a pediatric specialist in a particular field. We emphasize the coordination of all healthcare providers involved in a child's treatment. Our role involves working with specialists to ensure the best care for your child, including providing guidance on when specialty care is recommended.

In order to facilitate a productive relationship between the patient, primary care provider, and specialist, it is typically essential for us to conduct an initial assessment at our office before making a referral. This step enables us to provide the specialist with comprehensive and current information regarding the child's health condition, as well as details about their recent physical examination, medical history, and up to date medication list. Additionally, this allows us the opportunity to potentially consult with the specialist via phone while the patient is present in our office, especially if the health concern requires urgent intervention. Patients consistently derive advantages from the constructive collaboration between primary care providers and specialists.  Some referrals are routine and others are urgent, the practice follows the guidelines of the specialists the patients are referred to. It is important that caregivers adhere to them as well to allow timely access to care that their kids need.