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Refer a Patient

At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we focus on providing the best possible health care for people in the communities we serve. To refer a patient or for assistance in navigating the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health system, we have several resources available for your convenience.

    

Virginia Mason Medical Center referrals

Use the following information to refer patients to Virginia Mason Medical Center. For all other locations, please see the "Other Virginia Mason Franciscan Health referrals" section. 

     

Other Virginia Mason Franciscan Health referrals

If you're looking to refer a patient to one of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's other locations, please use one of the options below or find fax information via their respective location. Visit our Find a Location tool to search for a specific location.

  • Our dedicated Patient Transfer Center team is available to help you access our inpatient services and connect you to a Virginia Mason Franciscan Health specialist within minutes. We will work with you and your patients to ensure the highest quality of care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
     
  • Our Level II Trauma Center at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma accepts trauma transfers from EMS and hospitals inside and outside of our system in accordance with protocol, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  

    Please call the trauma transfer line at (855) 872-8626 (855-TRAUMA6) to request a transfer to St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma. The Trauma Transfer Line is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are answered by a Transfer Specialist.

    Learn more about the Patient Transfer Center and the Trauma Transfer request process.

  • Thank you for choosing Virginia Mason Franciscan Health as your health care partner. Our Center for Cardiovascular Health delivers world-class clinical excellence throughout the Puget Sound. We offer specialized clinics dedicated to comprehensive cardiovascular care, ensuring you have access to expert specialists for your patients’ needs.

    We welcome referrals from across the Puget Sound region and beyond. Our comprehensive online physician directory allows you to search our providers by name, specialty, and location. You can also research a physician’s education, training, and areas of expertise. Browse our locations to find cardiovascular care sites closest to your patient.

    Referral numbers by specialty

    Cardiovascular fellowship program

    At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, our cardiovascular fellowship program plays a crucial role in advancing cardiovascular care. This three-year ACGME accredited fellowship provides fellows with comprehensive, advanced training in the care of cardiovascular patients. Our fellows work closely with our expert team, contributing to the exceptional care we provide throughout the Puget Sound. Learn more.

  • Thank you for choosing Virginia Mason Franciscan Health as your health care partner. Our Center for Digestive Health delivers world-class clinical excellence throughout the Puget Sound. We offer specialized clinics dedicated to comprehensive digestive health care, ensuring you have access to expert specialists for your patients’ needs.

    We welcome referrals from across the Puget Sound region and beyond. Our comprehensive online physician directory allows you to search our providers by name, specialty, and location. You can also research a physician’s education, training, and areas of expertise. Browse our locations to find digestive health care sites closest to your patient.

    Referral numbers by specialty

  • Thank you for choosing Virginia Mason Franciscan Health as your health care partner. Our Center for Neurosciences & Spine delivers world-class clinical excellence throughout the Puget Sound. We offer specialized clinics dedicated to comprehensive neurosciences and spine care, ensuring you have access to expert specialists for your patients’ needs.

    We welcome referrals from across the Puget Sound region and beyond. Our comprehensive online physician directory allows you to search our providers by name, specialty, and location. You can also research a physician’s education, training, and areas of expertise. Browse our locations to find neurosciences and spine care sites closest to your patient.

    Referral numbers by specialty

Additional information for physicians

Continuing Medical Education

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is a trusted partner in your continuing education and professional growth. A variety of educational courses and lectures are available to our professional colleagues. Visit the Virginia Mason Medical Center CME Portal at VirginiaMasonCME.org to view and register for upcoming Continuing Medical Education courses and Grand Rounds topics.

Clinical Trials

At the Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason, our physicians and researchers are always enrolling patients for hundreds of ongoing clinical trials, including multi-center national studies. In addition to evaluating the efficacy and safety of new therapies, these trials evaluate better diagnostic processes, the effectiveness of disease-prevention strategies, and ways to improve the quality of life for patients. Search clinical trials to learn more about upcoming studies and how to participate.