Refer a Pediatric Patient
First, urge your patient to call 877-UC-CHILD now for an appointment. We can schedule the visit while you're preparing the referral.
Next, follow the instructions below – or sign in to MD Link, our secure portal for providers who regularly refer patients to UCSF.
1. Check for special referral instructions.
Some locations have special referral instructions or forms. If you’re referring to one of the following specialties, click the link to jump down the page and see if special instructions exist.
- Cardiology
- Fetal medicine
- GI
- Psychiatry & psychology
- Pulmonology
- Radiology
- Rehabilitation & physical therapy
2. If special referral instructions don’t apply, use our standard referral form.
Most locations use our standard pediatric referral form (PDF). Complete it and fax it to the Pediatric Access Center at the appropriate number below.
3. Send additional materials, if applicable.
Send any relevant medical records, including test results and imaging, as well as authorization if required. Radiology imaging can be submitted electronically.
Contact information
Pediatric Access Center Oakland
Pediatric Access Center San Francisco
Locations with special referral instructions
The locations below use special referral instructions or forms. If a specialty or location you’re referring to isn’t on this list, use the standard pediatric referral form (PDF).
Cardiology
Special referral instructions linked below. For all other cardiology subspecialties and locations, use our standard referral process as described above.
Fetal medicine
Special referral instructions linked below. For all other fetal medicine subspecialties and locations, use our standard referral process as described above.
Gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition
Special referral instructions linked below. For all other GI subspecialties and locations, use our standard referral process as described above.
Psychiatry & psychology
Special referral instructions linked below. For all other psychiatry and psychology subspecialties and locations, use our standard referral process as described above.
Pulmonology
Special referral instructions linked below. For all other pulmonology subspecialties and locations, use our standard referral process as described above.
Radiology
Special referral instructions linked below. For all other radiology subspecialties and locations, use our standard referral process as described above.
Rehabilitation & physical therapy
Special referral instructions linked below. For all other rehabilitation and physical therapy subspecialties and locations, use our standard referral process as described above.
Directories
Helpful links
Request an Appointment for Your Child
Contact us to request an appointment with a doctor at any of our clinics in San Francisco, Oakland or the greater Bay Area.
Transfer or Transport a Pediatric Patient
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Request a Pediatric Consultation
We provide information for medical professionals who wish to request a consultation with our pediatric specialists. Get important phone numbers and more.
For Health Professionals: Pediatric Referrals & Resources
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International Services at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
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Health Insurance for Your Child's Care
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Social Services at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
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