For Medical Professionals
We strive to be your partner in caring for your patients and supporting your practice. We value our relationship with you, your patients, and your office staff.
In this section of the site, you will find information about referrals and our specialists. This online resource connects you with our latest clinical trials and specialty-specific updates. Discover continuing education opportunities and the many ways we are available to you.
We work hard to keep you informed of your patients’ care by providing detailed reports, from diagnosis to treatment and follow-up. Our goal is to provide you with prompt service and communication for the patients that you refer to us. When you work with M Health Fairview physicians, you can expect:
- Access to our expertise – We are available to consult about your patients, with or without a referral.
- Appointment access – Our goal, whenever possible, is to see your patient within 7 days if requested.
- Follow-up communication – You will hear from us within a week after your patient is seen.
- 24/7 referrals – Through our Physician Referral Service, you can make a referral, request a consult or admit a patient.
EpicCare Link is an application that provides web access to patients' clinical data for continuity of care, release of information and billing purposes.
How to request access for a new site:-
New site requests are reviewed by Fairview's HIM and contracting departments. To request access, please use this link.
Once the HIM department receives the request, we will review access needs. If access is approved the requester will be contacted to review and sign a legal agreement. For access needs that do not get approved, a letter will be sent to the requestor.
After agreements are signed, the site administrator will be granted access to EpicCare Link.
How to request access for existing sites:-
Contact your site administrator for assistance with submitting new user account requests, password resets or account unlocks. If you are not sure who your site administrator is, contact us for further assistance.
Referral Contacts and Resources
M Health Fairview clinicians provide state of-the-art care to adult and pediatric patients. The collaboration among the University of Minnesota, M Physicians, and Fairview Health Services combines the best of academic and community medicine — expanding access to world-class, breakthrough care through our 10 hospitals and 60 clinics.
Refer Online
You can submit an online referral form.
Specialty Directory
All of our specialty information at your fingertips.
Refer by Fax
Download and fax the completed form to 651-643-0250 and toll-free number 833-623-5011.
Refer by Phone
Adult Patients
Toll-free at 888-318-DOCS
Cancer Care
Heart Care
Long-term Acute Care (LTAC)
Nodule and Interventional Pulmonary Clinic
Fax: tel:612-676-6416
Pediatric Patients
Solid Organ Transplant
Thoracic Surgery
Fax: 612-625-9657
Trauma
Credentialing
The Fairview System Credentialing Office provides comprehensive healthcare practitioner credentialing services to Fairview hospitals and clinics, and Fairview Physician Associates (FPA).
Research & Clinical Trials
At M Health Fairview, we focus on improving health outcomes through our research, our clinical services, education, and training. We work closely with our partner researchers at University of Minnesota to develop new health technologies and treatments. Your patients can get involved in this exciting research by taking part in a clinical trial.
Get Involved
At M Health Fairview, we're on a journey to transform healthcare - and we're looking for fellow visionaries to join us.
Education Opportunities
Please watch this space for more information about upcoming conferences relating to Solid Organ Transplants.
Find lectures and presentations at Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota.
Keeping you up to date on the latest techniques and news in sports medicine and orthopedic care is important to us. For more information, visit the M Health Fairview Sports Medicine Grand Rounds page.
Twin Cities Sports Medicine 2022 Conference
The M Health Fairview Twin Cities Sports Medicine annual conference on September 30, 2022, will feature national, regional, and local leaders in Sports Medicine and Orthopedics who will share the latest in research and treatment through expert lectures with questions-and-answers panel discussions on clinically important topics.
For more information, visit the Twin cities sports medicine 2022 conference page.
Provider Ten Step Education:
A limited number of seats are available at an institutional rate for M Health Fairview physicians, resident physicians, nurse practitioners nurse midwives, and others in a 3-4 hour online program specifically designed for all maternal-infant healthcare providers who work with expectant and new families and their babies. This course focuses on the healthcare provider's role in caring for pregnant and new families and is designed to help hospitals and communities provide the basics of early breastfeeding care and management of breastfeeding challenges, with a focus on implementing the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. For information about enrolling, contact the continuing education administrator for your department or email Mark.Spitzack@fairview.org.
Excellence In Care With The Ten Steps:
This 15-hour online program advances evidence-based infant feeding policies and practices in the hospital or clinic. It also provides the education cornerstone for hospitals who wish to pursue the designation of "Baby-Friendly"- and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to anyone who meets the system requirements. This workshop explores the rapidly changing role of all healthcare professionals in caring for pregnant and new families and is designed to help hospitals and communities provide the basics of early breastfeeding care, with a focus on implementing The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding.
Students will have two months (60 days) to complete the course.
Presented online by Molly Pessl, RN, BSN, IBCLC, FILCA, an internationally recognized expert in maternity and pediatric care and lactation. Molly is the owner and director of Evergreen Perinatal Education.
Registration: Fairview and UMPhysicians employees should contact their leader to ask about being enrolled at an institutional rate. All others may register directly at evergreenperinataleducation.com, or for more information email Nanette.Vogel@fairview.org.
Other Professional Education in Breastfeeding and Lactation
On occasion we host or refer medical staff to a more intensive course on evidence-based breastfeeding and lactation care. This course may also serve as the beginning process for becoming an Internationally Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). For more information, email Mark.Spitzack@fairview.org.
To find Trauma information and guidelines please visit Trauma Information & Guidelines for Providers.
We offer a variety of continuing education courses for rehabilitation professionals. Courses are open to both Fairview and non-Fairview employees, unless otherwise noted. For more information on available courses, please visit the Rehabilitation Services CME page.
Child Family Life Educational Opportunities
The Child Family Life department at M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital currently offers internship and practicum opportunities for both fall and spring semesters (We currently do not offer summer internship or practicum experiences). Our program abides by the Association of Child Life Professional’s (ACLP’s) standards for internship application deadlines. See below for specific practicum information.
The Student Program Coordinator for Internship and Practicum is Kristen Weston, CCLS (Kristen.Weston@fairview.org).
Child Life Specialist Internship
M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital offers a 16-week, 640-hour full time internship. Work hours vary depending upon the needs of the patients on each unit, but generally consists of working 32-40hrs/week. Some shifts or rotations may be completed at another M Health Fairview location.
The number of interns accepted each semester varies depending on available staff resources.
Eligibility Requirements:
The following minimum entrance requirements are consistent with national standards endorsed by the Association of Child Life Professionals.
- Completed Bachelor’s Degree or in final semester of undergraduate program (We accept both affiliated AND unaffiliated interns)
- Required coursework identified by the ACLP
- Strong foundational knowledge of child development and family systems through coursework and experience
- Experience with children both in and outside of a healthcare environment
- Experience with all age groups and a variety of developmental levels is preferred
- Experience with children and families from a variety of cultures is preferred
- Ability to participate in a two-part interview process (all interviews will be virtual)
- Candidates selected for an interview may be asked to provide additional information in support of their application. Such information may include references, course descriptions, etc.
- If offered an internship, the candidate will be expected to complete a background check and health screening.
- The internship program is accepting applications for Fall 2023. Applications will be accepted through March 15, 2023.
The Application Process
Individuals who have successfully completed the ACLP Eligibility Assessment may apply using the ACLP Internship Readiness Common Application. Child Family Life Education Opportunities
Once you have completed and downloaded your application as a ZIP file, please submit the ZIP file as an attachment to Kristen.Weston@fairview.org.
The Selection Process
- Following the application deadline, all complete applications will be reviewed and considered by the child family life education committee.
- Candidates will then be notified if they are being advanced to the interview process.
- All internship placement offers will be made according to ACLP guidelines and published offer dates.
Practicum
Child Family Life Practicum
This practicum is intended to provide an observational opportunity to individuals interested in the child life profession. The participant will have opportunities to observe child life interactions through a minimum of 120 hours of supervision. We hope to enhance the understanding of child development and effects the hospital experience can have on children as well as the value of preparation and play.
We offer practicums at both M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital and M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital.
Fall applications are due the First Friday in May.
Winter/Spring applications are due the first Friday in October.
M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital – MCH Practicum Application
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital - Ridges Practicum application.
Child-life@fairview.org - (952) 892-2256.
To learn more about Child Family Life Services, visit our page.
The Application Process
Complete the application for the site to which you are applying and include the following:
- Professional resume outlining academic and clinical experiences, as well as other qualifications
- Completed essay questions
- Unofficial school transcript of child life course
- Two letters of reference from non-relatives
For information on becoming a certified Child Life Specialist, please visit the Association of Child Life Professional’s website.
For more information, please visit our page on Cardiovascular Protocols
Lillehei Lecture Series:
Description: You'll gain insight from the finest cardiologists in the nation when you participate in our weekly Lillehei Lecture Series. Cardiologists, primary care physicians and other health professionals are welcome to attend and learn about the latest information in treating heart disease.
Details: For more information, visit the Lillehei Lecture Series page
Cardiovascular Grand Rounds:
Description: Physicians and other medical professionals can stay up-to-date on the latest developments in cardiology at weekly meetings of the Cardiovascular Grand Rounds. Grand Rounds present evolving diagnosis and treatment in heart care and provide a relevant, in-depth review of important cardiovascular topics. These meeting are held at the University of Minnesota and are part of the Academic Cardiology Lecture Series.
Details: For more information, visit the Cardiovascular Grand Rounds Calendar
Emergency Contacts
For 24-hr Physician Referral and Emergency Line, call: 612-672-7575
M Health Fairview Aortic Center Emergency Triage Line
24/7 Neonatal Transport or Physician Consultation
Stroke Emergency
Say “acute stroke.”
Behavioral Health Emergency
Patients (of any age) are received at the West Bank Emergency Department
Solid Organ Transplant Emergencies
To refer a patient for solid organ transplant, please call 612-672-7575
Emergency Transfers
For 24-hr Physician Referral and Emergency Line, call: 612-672-7575
Cardiology Patient Admissions and Transfers
Arrange to admit or transfer one of your patients 24/7. Call the hospital in advance of the patient's arrival for direct hospital admission. Our cardiologists are available at:
M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center: 612-672-7575
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital: 952-924-8000
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital: 952-892-2067
Coronary Emergency - STEMI Transfers
To arrange an emergent transfer for STEMI (ST elevated myocardial infarction) or acute coronary syndrome:
M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center, East Bank: 612-672-7575
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital: 952-924-8000
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital: 952-892-2064
(M-F, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Pediatric Interhospital Critical Care Transport
Ask to be connected with a bedside pediatric intensivist physician about hospital transport. Teams are dispatched within 30 minutes of alert, 24/7.