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Physicians generally refer new patients to UT Southwestern Medical Center, but patients may make an appointment at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD), Children’s Medical Center Dallas, by using the Children’s Medical Center’s online Request an Appointment Form or by calling 214-456-2382. Doctors may also use CCBD’s online Physician Referral Form.
Patients’ medical records are an important part of their first visits to UT Southwestern. Usually, their physicians will provide all reports, X-ray films and test results to them or UT Southwestern. Patients are asked to bring their medical records with them or verify that our staff has received the pertinent reports from their doctors.
When the patient arrives for the first appointment, our staff will ask for information such as the patient’s name, phone number, insurance provider and policy number, and the name/phone number of the referring physician. Then, during the initial examination, the physician will speak with the patient about the patient’s symptoms, condition and medical history.
After-Hours and Emergency Care
Patients with an urgent problem or needing to see a physician immediately should call Children’s Medical Center Dallas at 214-456-2382.
If a patient has a problem that is life threatening, call 911 immediately and go to the nearest emergency room. Family members should inform the emergency room staff that the individual is a patient at Children’s Medical Center Dallas. After the patient’s condition is stabilized, the individual can be transferred to Children’s Medical Center Dallas. The emergency room physician will notify the on-call doctor, who will determine the best approach for transfer.
