Referrals to Winship

Additional physician referral numbers

The following specialties provide additional telephone numbers for physician referrals:

• breast cancer (404) 778-PINK
• gastrointestinal cancer (GI) (404) 778-0032
• head and neck cancer (404) 778-0278
• malignant hematology (404) 778-0519
• melanoma (404) 778-0680

Items to Provide with Your Referral

When referring a patient you may be asked to provide the following:

• Pathology reports: Tissue, bone marrow biopsy
• Lab reports
• X-ray and scan reports
• History and Physical
• Office notes
• Treatment records: chemotherapy, radiation, etc.
• Operative reports
• Hospital discharge summaries
• Copy of your patient's insurance card, front and back

Fax items above with cover sheet to (404) 778-1251.

Refer a Patient for Proton Therapy

Referring physicians with questions about proton therapy and its appropriateness for their patient's individual cancers can schedule a consultation with a Winship radiation oncology expert by calling 1-833-3PROTON (1-833-377-6866).

WinshipMD - Physician Directory App

The WinshipMD app (Winship physician directory) is a web-based mobile application exclusively for physicians and advanced practice providers enabling them to search and find a Winship physician by name, location, or treatment specialty and gain access to their direct contact information.

The app helps build and strengthen relationships with community physicians by improving access to Winship physicians, and serving as an added communication tool for second opinions and patient referrals. First-time access is vetted and granted by the Community Outreach Network Administrator. Winship physicians can use their Emory University or Healthcare ID to log into the app.

Now available free for download on Apple app store and Google Play store.

For more information, contact Vanessa Bramble at (404) 778-2917 or vanessa.m.bramble@emory.edu.

Continuing Education for Medical Professionals

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University hosts a number of continuing education symposia and lectures throughout the year featuring focused topics by specific cancer type.

Winship Cancer Network

The Winship Cancer Network brings together a strong group of community hospitals and oncologists, all of which have credible reputations in their communities and are strategically located throughout the catchment area.

The network provides the unique opportunity for community healthcare organizations in the region to collaborate with Winship as a major academic research center, while simultaneously building and refining individual strengths and programs.