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City of Hope welcomes patient referrals from physicians throughout the world.

Physicians Within the United States
Referring physicians are encouraged to contact our specialists directly. For a complete list of City of Hope physicians, including detailed biographies, go to Find a Doctor.

You may also refer a patient by:

Physicians Outside the United States 
Physicians from outside the country are invited to refer patients by contacting our New Patient Services office. You may do so in one of the three ways listed above. To speed the process, we will need your patient’s complete clinical history in English.
 
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We are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PST) Calls received after 5 p.m. will be returned the next business day.

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 Information for Physicians
How can I consult with a physician at City of Hope National Medical Center regarding a potential patient?
Patient Referral counselors, who can be reached at 800-826-HOPE (4673), triage patient information and place referring physicians in contact with City of Hope physicians to discuss appropriate treatment options and/or clinical trials. To consult with a specific City of Hope physician, please contact the City of Hope operator at 626-256-HOPE (4673) to be connected directly to the physician’s office.
How do I get information about contracting for services with City of Hope?
If you are not currently contracted for Hospital/Technical services with City of Hope National Medical Center, and you either wish to establish a Letter of Agreement for your Member, or you wish to explore the possibility of a contract or agreement, please contact the Managed Care Department at 626-256-HOPE (4673), Ext. 68650.
If you are not currently contracted for Professional/Physician services with the City of Hope Medical Group, and you either wish to establish a Letter of Agreement for your Member, or you wish to explore the possibility of a contract or agreement, please contact the City of Hope Medical Group at 626-775-3200.
How do I monitor my patient’s treatment while he or she is being treated at City of Hope National Medical Center?
Dictations of clinical services and treatments received at City of Hope are available to allow physicians to stay informed about the care a patient is receiving. The patient must give consent prior to the release of any medical information.
 
Referring physicians may also contact the physician’s office at any time during treatment. Call the City of Hope operator at 626-256-HOPE (4673) to be connected.
How do I refer a patient to City of Hope National Medical Center?
If you practice in the United States, please call us at 1-800-826-HOPE (4673), or by email at referapatient@coh.org.
Physicians from outside the US can also refer a patient by calling 1-800-826-HOPE or emailing referapatient@coh.org. Because of the level of detail necessary to make an evaluation, as well as time differences, it may be preferable to use email as your first contact. Please be prepared to provide a complete clinical history so a treatment plan can be prepared and tentative cost can be evaluated. Note that international patients will be responsible for 100% of anticipated charges before an appointment for consultation can be scheduled.
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