Refer a Patient
Look for a UCSF Health specialist, medical service, or location, then follow the instructions for referring a patient.

Search & refer

Find a provider
Search our database of experienced UCSF Health specialists and subspecialists.
Find a service
Learn more about the medical services offered at UCSF Health and what sets us apart.
Find a location
Select among many UCSF Health care locations in the Bay Area and beyond.
Submit a referral online
Referrals can be submitted using our web form, which conveniently auto-fills some fields after selecting the referring provider.
Need help?
We’re happy to provide assistance with patient referrals and transfers.
Refer a patient
Transfer a patient
Transfer a labor & delivery patient
Phone: 877-822-4453Fax: 415-353-1323 (inpatient)Fax: 415-353-4485 (outpatient)Open 24 hours a day, every day
Refer using MD Link
Providers who regularly refer patients to UCSF Health can do so via MD Link, our secure online portal.
Refer an international patient
If your patient lives outside the United States and would benefit from the care of UCSF Health experts, we can help.