The Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute at Cleveland Clinic strives to ensure prompt management of all patients and timely responses to our referring physician and health care professional colleagues.
Call the Referring Physician Hotline 24 hours/day:
855.REFER.123 (855.733.3712).
We also provide several options for physicians and health care professionals seeking to refer a patient.
Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
Referring to a Cardiologist
By Phone
Please call our scheduling offices
Locally at 216.444.6697 or
toll-free 800.223.2273, ext. 46697 (outside of the Cleveland area)
Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET)
Referring to a Vascular Medicine Specialist
By Phone
Please call our scheduling offices
Locally at 216.444.4420 or
toll-free 800.223.2273, ext. 44420 (outside of the Cleveland area)
Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET)
Direct to Physician
You may search our Staff Directory to locate and select one of our physicians and contact them directly.
You may use the following operator-assisted numbers which will connect you with any physician’s office:
Locally 216.444.2200 or toll-free 800.223.2273 (outside of Cleveland).
Patient Transfers
Call Patient Access Services locally at 216.444.8302 or toll-free 800.553.5056.
This is a direct-access, 24-hour phone line for physicians with patients who need to be admitted to our facility.
Please use our Referral Checklist to ensure that you have all of the necessary information to easily refer your patient. New patients, in most cases, can be seen by a cardiologist or a vascular medicine specialist within one week of calling for an appointment.
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Referring to a Cardiothoracic Surgeon
By Phone
Please call the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
toll-free at 877.843.2781 (877-8Heart1)
Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET)
Referring to a Thoracic Surgeon
By Phone
Please call the Department of Thoracic Surgery
toll-free at 800.223.2273, ext. 56850
Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET)
Direct to Physician
You may search our Staff Directory to locate and select one of our physicians.
You may use the following operator-assisted numbers which will connect you with any physician’s office:
Locally at 216.444.2200 or toll-free 800.223.2273 (outside of Cleveland).
Patient Transfers
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Call our Nurse Practice Managers
Locally at 216.444.2200, beeper 25910
or toll-free 800.223.2273, beeper 25910 (outside of the Cleveland area)
Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET)
At other times, call Patient Access Services
Locally at 216.444.8302 or
toll-free 800.553.5056.
This is a direct-access, 24-hour phone line for physicians with patients who need to be admitted to our facility.
Thoracic Surgery
Call Patient Access Services
Locally at 216.444.8302 or
toll-free 800.553.5056.
This is a direct-access, 24-hour phone line for physicians with patients who need to be admitted to our facility.
Please use our Referral Checklist to ensure that you have all of the necessary information to easily refer your patient. New patients, in most cases, can be seen by a cardiologist or a vascular medicine specialist within one week of calling for an appointment.
Department of Vascular Surgery
Referring to a Vascular Surgeon
By Phone
Please call the Department of Vascular Surgery Main Campus office
Locally at 216.444.4508 or
toll-free 800.223.2273, ext. 44508
Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET)
For other Vascular Surgeons in the department outside of the Main Campus at Hillcrest, Marymount, Fairview Hospitals please search our Staff Directory to locate and select one of our surgeons and contact them directly.
Direct to Physician
You may search our Staff Directory to locate and select one of our physicians and contact them directly.
You may use the following operator-assisted numbers which will connect you with any physician’s office:
Locally at 216.444.2200 or toll-free 800.223.2273 (outside of Cleveland).
Patient Transfers
Call Patient Access Services at 216.444.8302 or 800.553.5056.
This is a direct-access, 24-hour phone line for physicians with patients who need to be admitted to our facility.
Please use our Referral Checklist to ensure that you have all of the necessary information to easily refer your patient. New patients, in most cases, can be seen by a cardiologist or a vascular medicine specialist within one week of calling for an appointment.
Critical Care Transport Worldwide
Cleveland Clinic’s critical care transport team serves critically ill and highly complex patients across the globe. The transport fleet comprises mobile ICU vehicles, helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. The transport teams are staffed by physicians, critical care nurse practitioners, critical care nurses, paramedics and ancillary staff, and are customized to meet the needs of the patient. Critical care transport is available for children and adults.
To arrange a transfer for STEMI (ST elevated myocardial infarction), acute stroke, ICH (intracerebral hemorrhage), SAH (subarachnoid hemorrhage) or aortic syndromes, call 877.379.CODE (2633).
For all other transfers, call locally at 216.444.8302 or toll-free 800.553.5056.
Please use our Referral Checklist to ensure that you have all of the necessary information to easily refer your patient.
Online Access to Your Patient's Treatment Progress
Whether you are referring from near or far, our new eCleveland Clinic service, DrConnect, can streamline communication from Cleveland Clinic physicians to your office. This new online tool offers you secure access to your patient’s treatment progress at Cleveland Clinic. With one-click convenience, you can track your patient’s care using the secure DrConnect website.
Special Assistance for Out-of-State Patients
The Cleveland Clinic’s Medical Concierge program is a complimentary service for patients who travel to Cleveland Clinic from outside Ohio. Our patient care representatives facilitate and coordinate the scheduling of multiple medical appointments; provide access to discounts on airline tickets and hotels, when available; make reservations for hotel or housing accommodations; and arrange leisure activities.
For more information:
Reviewed: 04/12