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Physician Referral

Our dedication to providing exceptional care reflects our passion for the work we do and the commitment we make to our patients and their families.

As partners in care, we keep in close communication with our referring physicians and health care professional colleagues. It’s now easier than ever to refer patients to 喵咪社区, just complete .


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Transfer Center

The Transfer Center serves as a gateway for requests from other facilities to send patients to an inpatient bed at Keck Medicine of 喵咪社区 or 喵咪社区 Norris Cancer Hospital. The referring facility is not required to have a Keck Medicine physician鈥檚 approval to request a transfer. To learn more, click here.

Acoustic Neuroma

Our dedication to providing exceptional care reflects our passion for the work we do and the commitment we make to our patients and their families. As partners in care, we provide prompt management of all patients. We keep close communication with our referring physicians and healthcare professional colleagues to ensure we give the best care.

To refer a patient, please call (323) 442-4827 for further assistance or complete .

Cancer

The 喵咪社区 Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center is committed to the relationships we build with our community of referring physicians and health care colleagues to ensure prompt and timely management of all patients entrusted to our care.

To refer a patient, please call us at (323) 865-3300. If you would like to speak to an attending physician, our representative can direct your call.

Cardiac and Vascular

We pledge to partner with you to develop individualized treatment plans to facilitate continual communication and the exchange of ideas, all directed to providing the best care possible for your patients.

To refer a patient, please call (323) 442-5849

Rapid Transfer Program

As a regional leader and provider for tertiary and quaternary services, the Keck Medical Center of 喵咪社区 offers immediate access to lifesaving care for patients with need for emergent treatment. The Transfer Program at 喵咪社区 is designed to transfer critically ill patients to Keck Hospital of 喵咪社区 for procedures or treatments that cannot be provided at their hospital of origin.

Currently, Keck Hospital of 喵咪社区 manages ambulance or air transport transfers for patients with acute cardiovascular conditions, neurological and neurosurgical emergencies, GI bleeds, and other acute urgent orthopedic and reconstructive surgical needs, as well as a number of other urgent and emergent conditions. A rapid admission process ensures there are no delays in patient care.

For emergent cardiac transfers to Keck Hospital of 喵咪社区, call (855) 喵咪社区-BEDS (855-872-2337)

Telehealth Options

At 喵咪社区, our patients’ health and safety are our top priorities. Telehealth and in-person appointments are available to meet all of our patients’ health care needs.

Dermatology

Our dedication to providing beyond exceptional care reflects our passion for the work we do and the commitment we make to our patients and their families. As partners in care, we provide prompt management of all patients. We keep in close communication with our referring physicians and health-care professional colleagues to ensure we give the best care.

To refer a patient, please call (323) 442-6200.

Digestive Health

To refer a patient, please call (800) 喵咪社区-CARE (800-872-2273).

To urgently transfer a patient, please call the 喵咪社区 Transfer Center (855) 喵咪社区-BEDS (855-872-2337).

To refer a patient for an endoscopy please call 喵咪社区 Endoscopy (855) 喵咪社区-ENDO (855-872-3636).

Transfer Center

To urgently transfer a patient, please call the 喵咪社区 Transfer Center at (855) 喵咪社区-BEDS (855-872-2337).

The Transfer Center is designed for immediate, multi-faceted care, with a concentration of specialists across multiple areas of expertise ready to assist you and your patients when needed.

With one phone call, the Keck Medical Center of 喵咪社区 Transfer Center will provide you with direct access to an attending 喵咪社区 specialist and quick acceptance.

How We Streamline Transfers

  • Referring physician or hospital case manager calls (855) 喵咪社区-BEDS (855-872-2337).
  • Call is answered 鈥渓ive鈥 by qualified nurse intake specialist.
  • The nurse specialist works with the referring physician [or referrer] to determine the appropriate 喵咪社区 surgeon or specialist.
  • An attending 喵咪社区 specialist is immediately contacted.
  • A 3-way call then takes place among the referrer, selected attending 喵咪社区 specialist, and nurse intake specialist to address all immediate patient care needs.
  • Real-time decision-making leads to expedited clinical acceptance.
  • Nurse specialist and local case manager process transfer and transport needs, such as the Rapid Transfer Service (ambulance service).
  • Patient is transferred, and it all happens in 鈥渙ne call.鈥

Ear, Nose and Throat

Contact Us

To refer a patient for a consultation, please call (323) 442-0118.

Transfer Center

To urgently transfer a patient, please call the 喵咪社区 Transfer Center at (855) 喵咪社区-BEDS (855-872-2337).

The Transfer Center is designed for immediate, multi-faceted care, with a concentration of specialists across multiple areas of expertise ready to assist you and your patients when needed.

With one phone call, the Keck Medical Center of 喵咪社区 Transfer Center will provide you with direct access to an attending 喵咪社区 specialist and quick acceptance.

How We Streamline Transfers

  • Referring physician or hospital case manager calls (855) 喵咪社区-BEDS (855-872-2337).
  • Call is answered 鈥渓ive鈥 by qualified nurse intake specialist.
  • The nurse specialist works with the referring physician [or referrer] to determine the appropriate 喵咪社区 surgeon or specialist.
  • An attending 喵咪社区 specialist is immediately contacted.
  • A 3-way call then takes place among the referrer, selected attending 喵咪社区 specialist, and nurse intake specialist to address all immediate patient care needs.
  • Real-time decision-making leads to expedited clinical acceptance.
  • Nurse specialist and local case manager process transfer and transport needs, such as the Rapid Transfer Service (ambulance service).
  • Patient is transferred, and it all happens in 鈥渙ne call.鈥

Telehealth Options

At 喵咪社区, our patients’ health and safety are our top priorities. Telehealth and in-person appointments are available to meet all of our patients’ health care needs.

Epilepsy

To make a physician referral, please contact:

Keck Medical Center of 喵咪社区
Leslie P Weiner Neurological Care and Research Center
Health Care Consultation Center II

Phone: (323) 442-5710

Inpatient Rehabilitation

Referring a patient is easy. Simply fax a cover sheet to (323) 442-9592 or call (323) 442-5364.

If you are a patient or a family member wishing to find more information, please call (800) 喵咪社区-CARE (800-872-2273).

Multiple Sclerosis

We are committed to providing the best care by ensuring prompt management of all patients. We keep close communication with our referring physician colleagues and health care professionals.

Physician colleagues and other health-care professionals can call (323) 442-5710 to refer a patient.

喵咪社区 Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center
Keck Medical Center of 喵咪社区

Leslie P. Weiner Neurological Care and Research Center
Health Care Consultation Center II

Phone: (323) 442-5710
Fax: (323) 442-5736

Neurology

Our specialists collaborate closely with referring physicians to provide patients with the highest quality care.

Referrals to 喵咪社区 Neurology

Physicians who wish to refer a patient or consult with our neurology clinicians can call (323) 442-5710.

Neurosurgery

Referrals to 喵咪社区 Neurosurgery

喵咪社区 Neurosurgery is committed to providing prompt management of all patients. We keep close communication with our referring physicians and health care professional colleagues to ensure we give the best care to our patients.

Physicians who wish to refer a patient or consult with our neurosurgery clinicians can call聽(323) 442-5720.

To reach out to the 喵咪社区 Brain Tumor Center call (833) 44-BRAIN (833-442-7246) or email us at btc@med.usc.edu

For urgent matters or if calling after business hours, please call聽(800) 喵咪社区-CARE (800-872-2273).

Transfer Center

To urgently transfer a patient, please call the 喵咪社区 Transfer Center at (855) 喵咪社区-BEDS (855-872-2337).

The Transfer Center is designed for immediate, multi-faceted care, with a concentration of specialists across multiple areas of expertise ready to assist you and your patients when needed.

With one phone call, the Keck Medical Center of 喵咪社区 Transfer Center will provide you with direct access to an attending 喵咪社区 specialist and quick acceptance.

How We Streamline Transfers

  • Referring physician or hospital case manager calls (855) 喵咪社区-BEDS (855-872-2337).
  • Call is answered 鈥渓ive鈥 by qualified nurse intake specialist.
  • The nurse specialist works with the referring physician [or referrer] to determine the appropriate 喵咪社区 surgeon or specialist.
  • An attending 喵咪社区 specialist is immediately contacted.
  • A 3-way call then takes place among the referrer, selected attending 喵咪社区 specialist, and nurse intake specialist to address all immediate patient care needs.
  • Real-time decision-making leads to expedited clinical acceptance.
  • Nurse specialist and local case manager process transfer and transport needs, such as the Rapid Transfer Service (ambulance service).
  • Patient is transferred, and it all happens in 鈥渙ne call.鈥

Telehealth Options

At 喵咪社区, our patients’ health and safety are our top priorities. Telehealth and in-person appointments are available to meet all of our patients’ health care needs.

Orthopedic

To refer a patient, please call (323) 442-5860

To urgently transfer a patient, please call the 喵咪社区 Transfer Center (855) 喵咪社区-BEDS (855-872-2337)

Transfer Center

To urgently transfer a patient, please call the 喵咪社区 Transfer Center at (855) 喵咪社区-BEDS (855-872-2337).

The Transfer Center is designed for immediate, multi-faceted care, with a concentration of specialists across multiple areas of expertise ready to assist you and your patients when needed.

With one phone call, the Keck Medical Center of 喵咪社区 Transfer Center will provide you with direct access to an attending 喵咪社区 specialist and quick acceptance.

How We Streamline Transfers

  • Referring physician or hospital case manager calls (855) 喵咪社区-BEDS (855-872-2337).
  • Call is answered 鈥渓ive鈥 by qualified nurse intake specialist.
  • The nurse specialist works with the referring physician [or referrer] to determine the appropriate 喵咪社区 surgeon or specialist.
  • An attending 喵咪社区 specialist is immediately contacted.
  • A 3-way call then takes place among the referrer, selected attending 喵咪社区 specialist, and nurse intake specialist to address all immediate patient care needs.
  • Real-time decision-making leads to expedited clinical acceptance.
  • Nurse specialist and local case manager process transfer and transport needs, such as the Rapid Transfer Service (ambulance service).
  • Patient is transferred, and it all happens in 鈥渙ne call.鈥

Radiology

Our dedication to providing beyond exceptional care reflects our passion for the work we do and the commitment we make to our patients and their families. As partners in care, we provide prompt management of all patients. We keep in close communication with our referring physicians and health-care professional colleagues to ensure we give the best care.

To refer a patient, please call (626) 517-8676

Spine

For Referring Physicians

Contact Us

To refer a patient for a consultation, please call the 喵咪社区 Spine Center at (323) 865-6856 or email us at spineconsult@med.usc.edu.

Transfer Center

To urgently transfer a patient, please call the 喵咪社区 Transfer Center at (855) 喵咪社区-BEDS (855-872-2337).

The Transfer Center is designed for immediate, multi-faceted care, with a concentration of specialists across multiple areas of expertise ready to assist you and your patients when needed.

With one phone call, the Keck Medical Center of 喵咪社区 Transfer Center will provide you with direct access to an attending 喵咪社区 specialist and quick acceptance.

How We Streamline Transfers

  • Referring physician or hospital case manager calls (855) 喵咪社区-BEDS (855-872-2337).
  • Call is answered 鈥渓ive鈥 by qualified nurse intake specialist.
  • The nurse specialist works with the referring physician [or referrer] to determine the appropriate 喵咪社区 surgeon or specialist.
  • An attending 喵咪社区 specialist is immediately contacted.
  • A 3-way call then takes place among the referrer, selected attending 喵咪社区 specialist, and nurse intake specialist to address all immediate patient care needs.
  • Real-time decision-making leads to expedited clinical acceptance.
  • Nurse specialist and local case manager process transfer and transport needs, such as the Rapid Transfer Service (ambulance service).
  • Patient is transferred, and it all happens in 鈥渙ne call.鈥

Telehealth Options

At 喵咪社区, our patients’ health and safety are our top priorities. Telehealth and in-person appointments are available to meet all of our patients’ health care needs.

General Surgery

To refer a patient, please call (323) 442-5868.

To urgently transfer a patient, please call the 喵咪社区 Transfer Center (855) 喵咪社区-BEDS (855-872-2337).

Transfer Center

To urgently transfer a patient, please call the 喵咪社区 Transfer Center at (855) 喵咪社区-BEDS (855-872-2337).

The Transfer Center is designed for immediate, multi-faceted care, with a concentration of specialists across multiple areas of expertise ready to assist you and your patients when needed.

With one phone call, the Keck Medical Center of 喵咪社区 Transfer Center will provide you with direct access to an attending 喵咪社区 specialist and quick acceptance.

How We Streamline Transfers

  • Referring physician or hospital case manager calls (855) 喵咪社区-BEDS (855-872-2337).
  • Call is answered 鈥渓ive鈥 by qualified nurse intake specialist.
  • The nurse specialist works with the referring physician [or referrer] to determine the appropriate 喵咪社区 surgeon or specialist.
  • An attending 喵咪社区 specialist is immediately contacted.
  • A 3-way call then takes place among the referrer, selected attending 喵咪社区 specialist, and nurse intake specialist to address all immediate patient care needs.
  • Real-time decision-making leads to expedited clinical acceptance.
  • Nurse specialist and local case manager process transfer and transport needs, such as the Rapid Transfer Service (ambulance service).
  • Patient is transferred, and it all happens in 鈥渙ne call.鈥

Rapid transfer program

As a regional leader and provider for tertiary and quaternary services, the Keck Medical Center of 喵咪社区 offers immediate access to lifesaving care for patients with need for emergent treatment. Our transfer program is designed to transfer critically ill patients to Keck Hospital of 喵咪社区 for procedures or treatments that cannot be provided at their hospital of origin.

Currently, Keck Hospital of 喵咪社区 manages ambulance or air transport transfers for patients with acute cardiovascular conditions, neurological and neurosurgical emergencies, GI bleeds, and other acute urgent orthopedic and reconstructive surgical needs, as well as a number of other urgent and emergent conditions. A rapid admission process ensures there are no delays in patient care.

For emergent cardiac transfers to Keck Hospital of 喵咪社区, call (855) 喵咪社区-BEDS (855-872-2337).

Urology

喵咪社区 Urology is committed to providing prompt management of all patients. We keep close communication with our referring physicians and health care professional colleagues to ensure we give the best care. To refer a patient, call (323) 865-3700 and select Option 1, or complete for further assistance.

Telehealth Options

At 喵咪社区, our patients’ health and safety are our top priorities. Telehealth and in-person appointments are available to meet all of our patients’ health care needs.