Referring a Patient

Referral Specialists are available in each medical practice to assist healthcare providers seeking treatment for patients at the Community Cancer Center. Providers should be prepared to provide the following information to expedite the process:

• Patient name, address, phone number, date of birth and Social Security number
• Patient insurance information, including policy number and group number
• Date of diagnosis if the patient has been diagnosed with cancer
• Information about diagnostic tests or previous cancer treatment the patient has received

Waiting Time for Appointments

Because patients often are anxious about a cancer diagnosis, our referral specials strive to arrange appointments with appropriate physicians quickly. Frequently, patients may have to wait only a few days for an appointment. However, one- to two-week waiting times are not unusual, particularly in the case of less urgent conditions. Please know that we will respond to your patients' needs as efficiently as possible and expedite the appointment process to the best of our ability.