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.
Referral Information
General Surgery
The General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic provides diagnosis, management and follow-up for patients with a broad spectrum of problems including gastrointestinal and colorectal surgery, surgery for morbid obesity, hepatobiliary surgery, oncologic surgery, trauma surgery, critical care, and nutritional support.
Staff are trained to utilize the latest techniques including endoscopy, laparoscopy and other minimally invasive techniques.
Surgeons in General Surgery use the most appropriate setting for operative procedures depending on patient needs. Facilities are available in the surgeon’s office as well as the various operating and procedure suites at both the Medical Center Campus and Fanny Allen Campus.
To Schedule an Appointment
Telephone:
1-800-639-2480
Location:
Level 5, East Pavilion
Medical Center Campus
111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401
Office Hours:
Monday--Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Referral Information
This is information the General Surgeon needs to provide the best care for your patient.
Questions and Issues For You to Consider When Referring Your Patients
1. Minor surgical procedures (removal of skin and subcutaneous lesions) may be performed in the office or in an ambulatory surgery setting at the discretion of the surgeon.
Medical/Surgical Information
Most Important
1. Name of Referring MD/Provider / Phone / Fax
2. Reason for Referral and Expectations
3. Medication/ Allergy List
4. Most Recent Office Note Pertaining to the Visit
5. Previous Course of Treatment
Please send the following information if pertinent to the referral.
1. Lab Tests
2. Pathology Reports
3. Imaging Reports
4. Hard Copy Images
5. Endoscopy Reports
Please send the following information if possible. It is desirable, not essential.
1. Medical Surgical History
2. Problem List
3. Outside Consult Reports if Pertinent to the Diagnosis
4. Hospital Discharge Summary and Medications
5. Operative Reports
Patient Demographic Information
Name, Date of Birth, Address, Phone Number, Insurance Plan, Worker’s Compensation Information, if applicable
