Thank you for choosing the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at UCSF. In order to ensure a seamless patient experience, we may ask that you or your referring provider send us additional information by fax or mail. Please do not hesitate to contact us with additional questions.

• A formal referral, indicating the patient’s diagnosis and clinical reason for referral
• Insurance pre-authorization for the visit if applicable to the patient’s insurance plan
• Patient’s demographic information (full name, address, date of birth, contact phone numbers), including a copy of insurance card(s)
• The patient’s previous clinical notes pertinent to the reason for referral, including consult notes, prior lab and test results (such as audiograms), MRI/CT (discs in dicom format), barium swallow or sleep studies, and pathology slides

To make a Specialty Area appointment by phone or fax:

UCSF Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Locations

Call: 1-877-UC-CHILD (1-877‍-‍822‍-‍4453)