Requirements for a Referral
The requirements for a referral will vary from system to system. In general a genetic referral requires the following information:
- Patient information
- Reason for the referral (accompanying medical documentation is valuable when triaging referrals)
- A suspected diagnosis (if known)
- Family history
- Patient insurance information (especially if referring to an outside institution)
Genetic Services in Wisconsin
| Healthcare Institution | wdt_ID | Region | Location(s) | New Patient Referral Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UW Health Pediatric Genetics | 2 | Southern | Madison | |
| UW Waisman Center Biochemical Genetics Clinic | 3 | Southern | Madison | |
| UW Waisman Center Bone Dysplasia Clinic | 4 | Southern | Madison | |
| UW Waisman Center Medical Genetics Clinic | 5 | Southern | Madison | |
| Froedtert Hospital Cancer Genetics Screening Program | 6 | Southeastern | Milwaukee | |
| Children's Wisconsin Genetics & Genomics Program | 7 | Southeastern | Milwaukee | |
| ThedaCare Cancer Care | 8 | Eastern | Appleton, Neenah & Oshkosh | |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital Medical Genetics | 9 | Eastern | Green Bay | |
| Gundersen Health System Genetic Services | 10 | Northwestern | La Crosse & Onalaska | |
| 11 | Northern | Marshfield | ||
| Healthcare Institution | Region | Location(s) | New Patient Referral Link |
NORD Rare Disease Centers of Excellence in Wisconsin
NORD has designated 31 Rare Disease Centers of Excellence nationwide. Each center offers the high-quality specialized care needed to help diagnose and manage complex rare diseases. Collaboration between these institutions creates critical new connections and improves access to best-in-class clinical care and resources. NORD, a 501(c)(3) organization, is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them.
University of Wisconsin Center for Rare Disease
Co Directors: Kim M. Keppler-Noreuil, M. Stephen Meyn
Children’s Wisconsin/Medical College of Wisconsin
Director: Donald Basel