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Get specialty care through the San Francisco Health Network

Find out how to see a doctor who can diagnose and treat specific conditions, like diabetes or cancer.

Ano ang dapat malaman

To visit a specialist, you must:

  • Be a patient in the San Francisco Health Network
  • Have a referral from your primary care clinic or doctor

Keep in mind

  • A specialist is a doctor who has advanced medical training in a specific area, like physical therapy or oral surgery. 
  • Talk with your primary care doctor first. They can help you figure out the kind of specialty care you need. 

Ano ang gagawin

If you need care today for an injury or illness that is not life-threatening, see how to get a same-day appointment.

1. Enroll in the San Francisco Health Network

Before you can see a specialist, you need to be a patient at a San Francisco Health Network clinic.

How to enroll in the health network.

2. Ask your doctor for a referral

Talk with your assigned primary care doctor or clinic about seeing a specialist. 

Your primary care doctor can:

  • Discuss options with you
  • Send an electronic consultation, or "e-consult," to get more information from a specialist on your behalf
  • Submit a referral for you to see a specialist

To send a message to your clinic or make an appointment, use the MyChart patient portal.

Humingi ng tulong

Phone
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center628-206-8000
Main line for general information.