Fletcher Allen, a Vermont university hospital and medical center, serves all of
Vermont and the northern New York region. Located in Burlington, Fletcher Allen is a regional, academic healthcare center and teaching hospital in alliance with the University of Vermont.
Pediatric Nephrology Referral Information
The Children’s Nephrology Service provides evaluation and care for children with all renal and genitourinary problems and for children with hypertension and certain inborn errors of metabolism. Services include dialysis for all children and renal transplantation for children over four years old. Consultation services are available for both inpatients and outpatients.
Telephone:
(802) 847-8840
Fax:
(802) 847-8742
Location:
Children’s Specialty Center
East Pavilion, Level 4
Medical Center Campus
111 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
OUTREACH PROGRAM:
Rutland Regional Medical Center
160 Allen Street
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 847-8840
Referral Information
The Pediatric Nephrologist needs the following information to provide the best care for your patient.
Questions and Issues For You to Consider When Referring Your Patients
How soon does the patient need to be seen?
Does the patient need to be seen immediately or can the patient be scheduled for the next available appointment?
Medical/Surgical Information
Most Important
1. Name of Referring MD/Provider / Phone / Fax
2. Reason for Referral and Expectations
3. Most Recent Imaging Reports
4. Hard Copy X-rays
5. Nuclear Medicine Reports
6. Most Recent Lab Tests
7. Previous Course of Treatment
Please send the following information if possible. It is desirable, not essential.
1. Problem List
2. Medical / Surgical History
3. Most Recent office notes pertaining to the visit
4. Outside Consult Reports
5. Hospital Discharge Summary
6. Pathology Reports
7. Procedure Reports
8. EKG, EMG
Patient Demographic Information
Name, Date of Birth, Parents’ Full Names, Address, Phone Number, Insurance Plan
