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When you refer to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we will keep you informed of your patients' progress to ensure a smooth continuation of care. Referrals are not only easy for you, but easy for your patient. With more than 100 facilities in central Ohio, your patients can often see a specialist closer to home with convenient access and quick scheduling.
One of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, we offer health care services in virtually every specialty and subspecialty in medicine. We’re dedicated to improving health in Ohio and across the world through innovation in research, education and patient care.
- Log in to our patient referral portal – Ohio State CareLink.
- Select your patient, complete the referral information, attach any relevant records and submit.
- Log back into Ohio State CareLink to see the status of your referral at any time.
- Download the Referral Form (PDF).
- Fill out and fax the referral form and clinical documentation to:
- For referrals to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, fax to 614-293-1456.
- For referrals to the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, fax to 614-293-9449.
After we have received your fax, we will contact your patient directly to schedule a convenient time and location for his or her appointment. We will send you confirmation of your patient’s appointment for your records.
For referrals to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, fax to 614-293-1456.
If urgent, after faxing, call 614-293-5123 to expedite order entry.
For referrals to the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, fax to 614-293-9449.
If urgent, call The James Line at 1-800-293-5066 to expedite.
To arrange a patient transfer, call 614-293-4444.
Referring Physician Contact Preferences
Has your office moved locations? Have you joined a new practice? Communicating with you is critical.
If you would like to add or update your office location, contact information or communication preferences (fax, U.S. mail or Ohio State CareLink), please contact us at CPDGroup@osumc.edu.