Provider Resources
Giving our patients access to the best contemporary care
UK HealthCare has the breadth and quality of faculty and our educational and research agenda that allows us to provide critical clinical programs to the state, ensuring Kentucky has access to the best of contemporary care.
We value our referring providers
We recognize the importance of our referring providers and value our relationship with them. We have developed numerous resources to assist them with all aspects of medicine, including professional development, referral assistance, communication of patient information, and sub-specialty care.
Your suggestions are welcome
Thank you for entrusting your patients' care to the physicians and staff of UK HealthCare. We are always looking for ways to improve service to our referring providers, and welcome your suggestions for improving our service to you and your patients. Contact a physician liaison.
UK Bioethics
The UK Bioethics program is responsible for bioethics education and consultation to the UK HealthCare clinical enterprise and the wider University of Kentucky campus.
Our program is also involved in education and outreach for the wider clinical community throughout Kentucky, and we are available as a public education resource on bioethics nationwide. Visit the UK Bioethics program page for more information.
Clinical Research Studies
At the UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) our role is to accelerate discoveries toward better health through ongoing clinical research.
Cancer Clinical Trials
The Markey Cancer Center Clinical Research Organization provides advanced treatments to patients through Markey's membership in multiple cooperative clinical trials groups of the National Cancer Institute.
Continuing Medical Education
UK HealthCare CECentral is a premier provider of continuing professional development for health care professionals in Kentucky. CECentral delivers high-quality live and enduring continuing professional development activities to health care professionals using innovative, web-based technology.
Phone: 859-257-5320
Fax: 859-323-2920
Address:
UK HealthCare CECentral
138 Leader Ave., Suite 9
Lexington KY 40508
Emergency transport services
UK Dispatch Services will facilitate an adult, pediatric or neonatal emergency transfer via air medical or ground EMS -- call 800-777-8537.
For newborn and pediatric emergency transport, Kentucky Kids Crew is available 24/7.
You may also call UK·MDs at 800-888-5533 or 859-257-5522 and ask for dispatch services.
Kentucky REC
The nationally recognized Kentucky Regional Extension Center (Kentucky REC), housed at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, is one of a select group of organizations throughout the United States charged with assisting providers, practices, and hospitals in the achievement of Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records (EHRs).
EpicCare Link
Do you need access to information about patients you refer to UK HealthCare?
Contact the Physician Liaison Program and request access to the UK Physician Portal.
Quick Links
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Referrals and consultations
UK•MDs physician-to-physician service
The easiest way for community providers to contact a University of Kentucky specialist for referrals or consultations is by contacting UK HealthCare's medical call center, UK•MDs. UK•MDs is a unique service offered by UK HealthCare, dedicated to providing community physicians with an extensive range of physician-to-physician services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call 859-257-5522 or 800-888-5533 toll free and our call agents will connect you with the appropriate UK physician for consults, appointments, admissions, transfers and patient information. To make an online patient referral, visit our secure online referral form »
You may also print and fax the form and other pertinent patient information such as demographics and a copy of the insurance card to 859-257-6325. Our call agents will direct your patient referral to the appropriate scheduler and clinical area to make the appointment.
- Visit our UK·MDs page for more information.