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Provider Referrals

KidneyCare Oklahoma partners with physicians and care teams across the region to provide timely, specialized nephrology care. Our referral process is designed to be straightforward and reliable, supporting continuity of care while keeping communication clear and consistent for both providers and patients.

We accept referrals for the full range of kidney conditions, including chronic kidney disease, hypertension, dialysis management, and transplant evaluation.

How to Refer a Patient

Referrals are accepted by secure fax.

(918) 858-0290

For questions related to referrals or scheduling, our referral coordination team is available to assist.

Referral Contact

Dawn Holmes
Scheduling Coordinator
(918) 747-5200, Ext. 125

Are you a Patient who has been referred to KidneyCare Oklahoma? Visit our Patient Referrals page or download the Referral Guide.

What Happens After You Refer

Our referral workflow is structured to ensure patients are scheduled appropriately and referring providers are kept informed.

Referral Received
Referrals and supporting documentation are received via secure fax.
Chart Review & Setup
Patient records and medical information are reviewed and entered into our system.
Patient Scheduling
Patients are contacted directly to schedule their initial appointment.
Typical scheduling timeframe: approximately one week.
Clinical Evaluation
Patients are evaluated by a KidneyCare Oklahoma provider based on the reason for referral.
Communication Back to Your Office
Office notes and clinical recommendations are sent to the referring provider after the patient’s visit.

When to Refer to a Nephrologist

Patients are commonly referred to KidneyCare Oklahoma for:

eGFR less than 60
Persistent proteinuria
Electrolyte imbalances, including hyponatremia and hypokalemia
Difficult-to-control hypertension
Chronic kidney disease at any stage
Dialysis planning or management
Kidney transplant evaluation or follow-up
Glomerulonephritis (GN)

Referrals are accepted from all medical specialties.

Specialty Services & Programs

KidneyCare Oklahoma provides comprehensive nephrology services, including:

Dialysis care, including coordination for in-center and home-based therapies
Kidney transplant coordination through the St. John Medical Center transplant program
Vascular access coordination in collaboration with Dr. Reddy
Glomerulonephritis (GN) management, led by Dr. Muthalaly and Dr. Ahmad

Care plans are coordinated across providers to support continuity and appropriate follow-up.

Communication & Follow-Up

Clear communication is a priority in every referral relationship.

Post-visit office notes are sent to referring providers after the patient is seen in clinic.
Clinical communication is transmitted through EMR interfaces when available.

Hospital Affiliations

KidneyCare Oklahoma providers coordinate care and maintain privileges across the following hospital systems:

Ascension St. John System
Tulsa (Main Campus), Broken Arrow, Owasso, Sapulpa, Bartlesville (Jane Phillips)

St. Francis Health System
Tulsa (Main Campus), Muskogee

Hillcrest HealthCare System
Cushing, Bailey Medical Center (Owasso), Claremore, Henryetta, Pryor

Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals
Broken Arrow, Muskogee

PAM Health Specialty & Rehabilitation Hospitals of Tulsa

Council Oak Comprehensive Healthcare