How to Refer and What to Expect
Many providers choose us for our vascular expertise and partnership in providing the best care for patients.
- Leading expertise. Our surgeons are at the forefront of vascular care with many published papers in nationally recognized journals.
- Full range of advanced treatments. We specialize in minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures and other advanced techniques, as well as open surgery when necessary.
- Your partner in early detection. Our surgeons can advise you on whether your patient should be screened for a vascular condition and the best next steps if we detect an early-stage condition.
- Ongoing collaboration. We can monitor your patient to determine if or when surgery is appropriate for them and we’ll work with you on any follow-up care if it is.
- Easy access. Our many locations across the region make it easy for patients to get excellent care without having to travel to an academic medical center. Our level 1 trauma center also means patients have 24/7 access to top surgeons if needed.
Conditions We Treat
- abdominal aortic aneurysms
- aneurysms in legs
- carotid artery disease
- claudication (discomfort in legs while walking)
- deep vein thrombosis and blood clots in legs
- dialysis access needs
- foot ulcers due to diabetes or artery problems
- leg pain or cold foot
- pelvic congestion syndrome
- peripheral artery disease (PAD)
- thoracic (chest) aortic aneurysms
- varicose and spider veins
- venous leg ulcers
Refer Your Patient today
You don’t need an established referral relationship with us to make a referral. You can make vascular referrals via phone, fax and Epic CareLink to any of our locations across central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland.
What to Expect After You Refer
You can expect streamlined communication and have confidence that your patient will receive timely, compassionate care.
- We get a complete referral. Our coordinators gather all necessary information about your patient to connect them with the most appropriate care.
- We promptly schedule their first appointment. We typically see urgent patients within 24-48 business hours.
- We’ll keep you informed. We’ll explain the care we recommend for your patient and how we can work together. You’ll also have access to your patient’s records to stay informed on their progress.
Have a question before referral?
To learn more about vascular care at WellSpan, please call 717-270-3751 for Lebanon and Lancaster counties and 717-851-6454 for York county.