Physician Resources
Heart Valve Clinic Referrals
Our patient-centered approach to heart valve care is delivered by an integrated multidisciplinary team of valve specialists and guided by our groundbreaking patient navigator program.
When you refer a patient to the Marcus Heart Valve Center, you can expect regular communication and collaboration, from the initial point of contact to the completion of treatment when the patient is returned to your care.
August 2020 COVID Update for Our Physician Partners
Refer a Patient
To refer a patient to the Marcus Heart Valve Center, please call us at 888-340-4493. Your call will be answered by a member of the Marcus Heart Valve Center team.
It is helpful to have the following information available:
- Patient name, date of birth and contact information
- Recent medical history and physical
- Recent echocardiogram and cardiac catheterization
- Most recent ejection fraction
- For patients with aortic stenosis: The aortic valve area and mean pressure gradient and date of measurement
- For mitral patients: RV systolic pressure and LV end systolic pressure
- Your contact information
Patient Transfers via CareLink
For physicians needing to transfer a patient, we are pleased to offer CareLink, a streamlined process for transferring patients to a Piedmont location. CareLink provides:
- 24/7 service for emergent and non-emergent transfers and admissions
- Experienced registered nurses available at all times
- Facilitation of patient transport
Please call CareLink at 404-605-2000 or toll-free 877-630-0022 to transfer a patient today.