How Do I Refer a Patient to the Heart Center?
The Heart Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center offers a variety of ways to make a referral, depending on your need. Whether you have an emergency referral or would simply like to discuss a case, we welcome your calls.
| Speaking with a Cardiac Specialist |
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Emergency / Inpatient Transfers
For inpatient transfers or life-threatening situations |
- Call Physician Priority Link and ask for the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) attending physician: 513-636-7997 or 1-888-636-7997
- Call the CICU directly at 513-636-3066
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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 Center directly:
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 Center directly:
513-636-4432 or 1-800-344-2462, ext. 6-4432
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| Fetal Heart Referrals and Consultations |
- Call Program Coordinator Cheri Franklin, RN, CNP, (cheri.franklin@cchmc.org) 513-636-9931, 800-344-2462 ext. 6-9931 to make referrals
- Call Erik Michelfelder, MD, 513-636-9806 for physician consults
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Consultations
To discuss a patient case with a pediatric cardiac specialist |
- 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 one of the following physicians directly:
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