Refer a patient
How to refer a patient
When you refer to The University of Kansas Cancer Center, your patient will receive world-class care in a compassionate environment – and you will receive streamlined communication about their care.
Choose any of the following ways to refer a patient:
Fax an imaging services referral form
Call 913-588-5862, toll-free 877-588-5862.
Need help with a referral?
For additional support with patient referrals, contact:
Call 913-588-5862, toll-free 877-588-5862
Fax: 913-588-5785
Email: physref@KUMC.edu
What to expect after you refer a patient
We prioritize prompt communication and efficient collaboration with all referring physicians. Our staff and resources are always available to you.
For questions about a referral, including to check referral status, contact our physician referral representatives at 913-588-5862 or toll-free at 877-588-5862. You can also check the status of your referral in EpicCare Link.
How to access patient records and imagery
Access patient medical records
After your patient is seen, access visit summaries, test results and other medical records in EpicCare Link.
View or share radiology results
The University of Kansas Health System uses Nuance PowerShare to allow providers to view and upload radiology images online.
Join Nuance PowerShare
To access Nuance PowerShare for radiology, contact us for assistance.
Consult with a physician
Our experienced specialists are here to collaborate with you. To consult with a physician by phone, call 913-588-5862. A representative will collect basic information, then connect you with the appropriate physician. If a physician is unavailable, you may speak with a nurse. You can consult with a physician 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Consult with a physician at 913-588-5862.
Find a doctor
As the region’s only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, we are home to nationally and internationally recognized specialized providers and the largest cancer specialty practice in Kansas.
Why refer to the cancer center
We put your patient first.
Patient safety and clinical outcomes are at the center of every decision we make. Our national distinctions showcase our commitment to excellence, and our disease-specific nurse navigators support patients and referring physicians every step of the way. We also offer extensive patient support services that are integral to patients’ overall health and well-being.
We value collaboration.
Our referral process is designed to be easy and convenient. We respect your relationship with your patient and appreciate the opportunity to partner with you in providing the best care possible.
We communicate consistently.
We promise to keep you informed about your patient’s progress with open communication and rapid follow-up after your patient is seen.
We deliver leading-edge academic medicine.
We are constantly developing studies to help find better ways of preventing, diagnosing and treating various types of cancer. Our physicians and scientists lead clinical studies and serve as principal investigators for nationwide, multicenter clinical trials.
We are nationally recognized for cancer care.
Our world-class National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center is one of fewer than 60 nationwide. Only institutions demonstrating scientific excellence through a rigorous peer review process receive NCI designation. As a result, our patients have better access to clinical trials, the latest therapies and more personalized care closer to home.
We are an interdisciplinary team of experts.
We treat patients with breast, lung, prostate, sarcoma, colon, and head and neck cancers, offering increased patient access to world-renowned experts and world-class care. We also offer the region's largest blood and marrow transplant program for the treatment of complex blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma.
Nurse navigators: Guiding patients through cancer care
At The University of Kansas Cancer Center, cancer patients are never alone in their treatment experience. Our oncology-trained, disease-specific nurse navigators are experts in their field who support patients every step of the way – whether patients are facing proton therapy, gynecologic cancer treatment or a blood cancer diagnosis.
Nurse navigators also coordinate care with physicians and specialists – ensuring the physician care team promptly receives the records and results they need.
Our nurse navigators:
- Schedule necessary tests and appointments as quickly as possible
- Share medical records, paperwork and tests results with the physician care team
- Direct second opinions to ensure a streamlined process for referring physicians and patients
- Answer patients’ questions about their diagnosis and treatments
- Prepare patients for their 1st visit with the physician
- Identify and address barriers to patient care
- Offer education and emotional support to patients facing fear and uncertainty
To reach a nurse navigator or make a referral, call 913-588-3671.
Learn more about nurse navigator program.
Read a nurse navigator’s story.
Acute leukemia hotline
Time is of the essence for patients with acute leukemia. We provide a 24/7 hotline to support physicians who suspect acute leukemia is a concern.
Call 888-588-1167 to reach our experienced specialists.
Learn more about our 24/7 acute leukemia hotline.
Clinical trials
We partner with referring physicians to give patients access to clinical trials across the entire cancer continuum, from prevention to survivorship to population-based trials.
If you believe your patient may benefit from a clinical trial and would like to schedule them for clinical trial consultation, please contact the cancer center’s clinical trial navigator at 913-588-3671 or
Learn more about our clinical trials.
The physician relations team
Get support from Physician Relations
Our physician relations team is here to serve you, your staff and your patients. From providing insurance help to sharing CME information, we are here to support you.
Meet the Physician Relations team.
Email the physician relations team.
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