How Do I Refer a Patient to the Heart Institute?
The Heart Institute at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center offers a variety of ways to make a referral, depending on your patient’s need. Whether you have an emergency referral or would simply like to discuss a case, we welcome your calls.
| Helfpul Referral Information |
| Speaking with a Cardiac Specialist |
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Emergency / Inpatient Transfers
For inpatient transfers or life-threatening situations |
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Urgent Outpatient Referrals
For patients who can't wait for a scheduled appointment |
- Call Physician Priority Link and ask for the attending cardiologist on call: 513-636-7997 or 1-888-636-7997.
- Call the Heart Institute directly at 513-636-4432 or 1-800-344-2462, ext. 6-4432.
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Elective Outpatient Referrals
For non-urgent patient appointments |
- Call the Heart Institute directly at 513-636-4432 or 1-800-344-2462, ext. 6-4432.
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| Fetal Heart Referrals and Consultations |
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Consultations
For discussing a patient case with a pediatric cardiac specialist.
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- Call Physician Priority Link and ask for the attending cardiologist or cardiothoracic surgeon on call: 513-636-7997 or 1-888-636-7997.
- Call the Heart Center directly: 513-636-4432 or 1-800-344-2462, ext. 6-4432.
- Contact Dr. Towbin or Dr. Manning directly, or call the Heart Institute directly at 513-636-4432 or 1-800-344-2462, ext. 6-4432.
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Elective Outpatient Referrals
For non-urgent patient appointments |
- Call the Heart Institute directly at 513-636-4432 or 1-800-344-2462, ext. 6-4432.
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