Specialty Care Referrals at Oak Street Health
At Oak Street Health, we prioritize your well-being by offering specialty care services tailored to your unique health needs. Our primary care providers work closely with specialists to ensure you receive the right treatment and guidance for managing chronic conditions, complex medical concerns, and specialized treatments.
A specialist is someone who has advanced training in specific areas. This helps them when it comes to understanding your unique condition and the best course of action in treatment.
However, as your Medicare primary care doctor and care team, we will work closely with the outside specialists to assure the treatments you receive are in line with what you need to best handle your condition. And while we would love nothing more than to treat you ourselves, we do realize there are areas of expertise we aren’t able to handle that would be best suited with someone who is a specialist. But rest assured, you’re still our patient and we will advocate for you.
Examples of Specialty Care
Specialty care services cover a wide range of medical fields, including:
- Low tech imaging, such as X‑rays
- High tech imaging, such as CT scans
- Physical therapy
- Home health
- Eye exams
- Mammograms
- Colonoscopies
- Sleep studies
How Oak Street Health Helps with Specialty Care Referrals
Our dedicated care team assists patients in navigating the referral process, ensuring seamless coordination between primary care providers and specialists. We help with:
- Identifying the right specialty care services based on your needs
- Connecting you with trusted health care referral networks
- Coordinating appointments and follow-ups
- Ensuring specialists communicate with your Oak Street Health provider for comprehensive care
- Get Referred to a Specialist Today
- If you need expert medical attention, our team at Oak Street Health is here to guide you through the specialty care referral process. We focus on delivering patient-centered, high-quality healthcare with an emphasis on accessibility and coordination.
Schedule an appointment today to discuss your healthcare needs and explore the best specialty care options for you.
Our in-center specialists for senior primary care.
At Oak Street Health, the kind of care we provide covers you from head to toe. With assistance in both behavioral health, psychiatry, as well as podiatric related concerns.
Common questions
When is a referral needed?
Referrals are ordered when your Medicare primary care doctor establishes that a specialist's expertise might help address your needs.
Do Oak Street Health senior primary care physicians recommend specific specialists?
Your Medicare primary care doctor will often provide personalized specialist recommendations to most appropriately meet your needs.
Is a primary care doctor referral always needed to see a specialist?
Referral requirements depend on your health plan. Most Medicare Advantage health plans require primary care doctor referrals to see a specialist.
How does my Medicare primary care physician collaborate with specialists?
Oak Street Health continually works with local specialists to ensure important clinical discussions and services are brought to the primary care doctor's attention. As a result, your primary care physician can make informed and holistic decisions about your care.