Refer a Patient
Refer a patient
UCI Health is dedicated to supporting community providers, and we welcome referrals to our services. We offer resources and tools for referring providers and have a team of professionals available for support.
Our nationally renowned physicians and healthcare providers are ready to care for your patients. UCI Health providers can see patients in our offices throughout Orange County and surrounding communities, or online via video consultation. We also offer second opinions and consults for clinical trial eligibility.
Make a referral
There are two ways to make a referral.
UCI Health Online referral portal
UCI Health now offers an online portal that will facilitate the referral process and improve communication with physician partners. the UCI Health Referral Portal offers streamlined access to request a new consult or appointment with UCI Health physicians. This tool allows physicians and office personnel to see real-time updates on the status of requests and provides a secure platform to send all of the necessary documents.
Routine referrals take 48 to 72 hours to process. Urgent referrals are processed between 24 to 48 hours. Partners will no longer need to call us to verify information, as confirmation is immediate.
To start using the tool, visit the website and create an account: https://referralportal.ucihealth.org/
Send a fax to our referral center
While the online referral portal is the preferred method, the UCI Health Referral Center is still able to accept faxed referrals.
View our referral contact information and downloadable form ›
Routine referrals take about 48 to 72 hours to process. For urgent referrals, please allow 24 to 48 hours for processing.
Instructions
To ensure timely processing, please include the following information with your request:
- Completed referral form
- Insurance card or information
- Most recent notes and imaging (when applicable)
- Authorization, if needed
Connect with us
The UCI Health Business Development team is dedicated to supporting our referring physicians. We offer several tools to help you stay updated and in contact with us:
Request a meeting
Contact our team at ucihealthbd@hs.uci.edu to schedule a meet and greet and learn more about UCI Health, including specific programs or providers. We're happy to accommodate in person or virtual meetings and we can host any time — breakfast, coffee, lunch, dinner, etc.
Receive our newsletter
Join our email list to receive updates about CME events, new UCI Health providers, location openings, clinical trials and more.
Follow us online
Stay informed of the latest updates by following UCI Health Physicians on our social channels: LinkedIn, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). You can also visit our online physician hub to see the latest content from the physicians and experts at UCI Health at https://clinicalconnection.ucihealth.org/
Keep your information updated
Did you open a new clinic location, add a provider or change your contact information? Contact us at ucihealthbd@hs.uci.edu to update your information so you never miss an update from UCI Health.
Access EpicCare Link
Our online EpicCare Link portal enables our community partner physicians to securely access their patients' electronic health record. Epic Care Link is complimentary and provides view-only access to your patient's medical record, which includes lab results, diagnostic test results, hospitalization records, procedural information, discharge instructions, progress notes, medications, allergies, medical history and more. Contact Network Development at ucihealthbd@hs.uci.edu to request access.
Additional resources
If you are a referring physician and you need medical records for your patient, visit the UCI Health medical records page ›
If you are a provider at an outside facility seeking to transfer a patient to UCI Medical Center, learn more at ucihealth.org/patient-transfer ›
