Physician Referrals
How to Make a Patient Referral
New Patients:Ìý
- Providers who have access toÌý can submit a referral request online. Please specify that the referral is for Pediatric Genetics.Ìý
- Need a ºÚÁÏÍø CareLink account?
- Visit the and select “Request an Account.â€
- You can Ìýof the referral portal or view aÌý on how to sign up.
- Alternatively, the Children’s Clinic Referral form (link to PDF) may be completed and faxed to
984-974-5437. - Once a referral is made, medical records, including any previous genetic testing, should be faxed to 919-228-2433. Records are necessary and are reviewed prior to the clinic appointment.
Helpful Information to Provide with Patient Referral
When submitting a referral, please include the following information:
- Reason for referral.
- Legal guardian information (for patients under 18).
- Parent/patient concerns.
- Has the patient or any family member been seen by Medical Genetics?
- If so, provide when, where, and why, along with records if available.
- Has the patient or any family member had genetic and/or biochemical testing?
- Provide a copy of testing results or details about the type of testing, when, and where it was completed.
- Has the patient had imaging related to the referral (e.g., MRI, ultrasound, X-rays)?
- If so, include those records.
- Pertinent clinical notes from other specialists.
Medical Records
Medical records are necessary and are reviewed prior to the clinic appointment.Ìý
- Once a referral is made, medical records, including any previous genetic testing, should be faxed to 919-228-2433.