Ophthalmology in Minnesota

Resources For Physicians

Referring a Patient

Outpatients

• Ophthalmology Appointment Office
  (507) 284-2744
  Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central time
  Direct line to the appointment secretaries within the Ophthalmology Department
  
  
• Referring Physicians Service
  (800) 533-1564
  24 hours per day, 7 days per week
  Answering service will record information. Appointment secretaries will call physician (or physician's office) back between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central time.
  
  

Inpatients

• Ophthalmology Appointment Office
  (507) 284-2744
  Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central time
  Direct line to Ophthalmology appointment secretaries who will connect the referring physician with the ophthalmologist on-call to arrange hospital transfer.
  
  
• Mayo Clinic Operator
  (507) 284-2511
  During working hours, the operator can contact the ophthalmologist on-call or any other specialty that the referring physician needs. In emergency situations during off-hours, the clinic operator will assist in dealing with the situation.
  
  

Urgent/Emergency Transfers

(800) 237-6822
24 hours per day, 7 days per week
Direct line to Mayo Emergency Communications Center that can connect the referring physician to a Mayo Emergency/Trauma Unit staff physician and can dispatch Gold Cross (ground ambulance), Mayo One (helicopter ambulance) or Mayo Air (fixed wing air ambulance).