All doctors who receive referrals from Sutter Health Referral Navigation are affiliated with Sutter's network of care — members of the medical staff of Sutter-affiliated hospitals, affiliated medical groups, and independent practice associations that participate in clinical initiatives. Doctors do not pay a fee to be included in this referral service. If a physician ceases to fall within one of the categories noted, he/she would no longer be included in the Sutter Health Referral Navigation Service. Referrals are reviewed under initial criteria such as insurance product restrictions, geographic proximity, capacity, equipment needed and first available appointment. Sutter Health Referral Navigation also applies patient preference criteria (for example, male, female, age, language, proximity to public transportation etc.).
Choose an Option to Request a Referral
Your doctor or the Sutter Health Referral Navigation team can connect you to care.
What’s Next?
Here’s what to expect after contacting our referral team.
After your initial call or chat, we’ll call you within 24 hours to complete your request.
Your referral may need review by a specialist. This typically takes 3-5 days.
If the referral is approved, we’ll call to help book your specialty visit.