Refer a Patient

Physicians Guide for Pediatric Orthopedic and Scoliosis Referrals

There are four criteria for becoming a patient at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, including obtaining a physician's referral for the treatment of an orthopedic condition, certain related neurological disorder or learning disorder, such as dyslexia. 

Physician Referral Line: (214) 559-7559 or (800) 421-1121, ext. 7559

Nurses are available to answer your call Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please have the child’s clinical records available, and be prepared to provide:

• Child’s name and date of birth
• Parent’s name, address and phone number (work and cell)
• Language spoken by parent/child
• Referring provider’s name, address, phone and license number
• Child’s developmental status, including:
• Is the child able to walk independently? If not, what assistance is needed?
• Is the child able to communicate verbally?
• Does the child have other developmental delays? If so, please describe.
• Diagnosis (View a list of common orthopedic referrals.)
• Date of onset
• Problem or need
• Pertinent exam findings/history (X-rays, medical records, etc.)

For more information, please contact Amber Schrantz, director of Patient and Physician Relations, at (214) 559-7607 or (800) 421-1121, ext. 7607. To obtain an application, please contact our Patient Access department at (214) 559-7477 or (800) 421-1121, ext. 7477. You may also e-mail questions about referring a patient to tsrhpa@tsrh.org.