The wait times in our emergency departments are longer than usual due to illnesses like RSV and the flu. View our estimated ED wait times and learn more about where to get care for your sick child.

Refer a patient to Children’s Minnesota

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Referral guidelines, specialists, locations.

The Children’s Minnesota Physician Access team can assist healthcare providers with referrals and admissions

To refer a patient call Children’s Minnesota Physician Access at 866-755-2121. Urgent and emergency admissions will be connected to the emergency department for triage.

To admit a patient, please prepare the following:

  • Patient name
  • Date of birth
  • Gender
  • Address (to assist with identification)
  • Primary care clinician’s name
  • Diagnosis / reason for referral
  • Isolation requirements
  • Special needs requirements
  • Anticipated time of arrival

24/7 access to referrals, consults and admissions. Learn more.
Intended only for health care providers. Patients, please contact your doctor directly.