For Healthcare Providers
Physician Referrals
Partner with Epione Pain Center for your patients' pain care. Streamlined referral process, prompt communication, and comprehensive care reports.
For Healthcare Providers
Partner with Epione for Your Patients' Pain Care
We welcome referrals from family physicians, specialists, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers. Our streamlined referral process ensures your patients receive timely, expert pain management while you stay informed every step of the way.
Direct patient visits are also welcome. Patients may self-refer for an initial consultation. An OHIP-covered assessment will determine the most appropriate treatment pathway.
What We Offer Referring Providers
Prompt Appointments
Priority scheduling for referred patients with typical wait times of 2-4 weeks.
Detailed Consultation Reports
Comprehensive reports sent back to you after assessment, including diagnosis, treatment plan, and follow-up recommendations.
Collaborative Care
We work alongside you, not in place of you. Your patient's primary care relationship is always respected.
Direct Physician Line
Referring physicians can reach our specialists directly for urgent consultations and case discussions.
Submit a Referral Securely
Referrals must be sent through secure eReferral/OceanMD. Do not email patient names, OHIP numbers, dates of birth, or clinical notes.
Secure clinical referral
Use Ocean/OceanMD eReferral for all patient-identifying information, health card details, consultation notes, imaging, and medication history.
Administrative questions only
For referral process questions that do not include patient health information, contact our referral coordinator.
Email Referral CoordinatorHow It Works
The Referral Process
1. Submit the Referral
Send the referral through Ocean/OceanMD. Include relevant clinical history and imaging reports only through a secure clinical channel.
2. Triage and Scheduling
Our team reviews every referral within 48 hours. Patients are triaged based on clinical urgency and scheduled for their initial consultation, typically within 2-4 weeks.
3. Comprehensive Assessment
The patient undergoes a thorough evaluation including history review, physical examination, and diagnostic workup. A multidisciplinary treatment plan is developed.
4. Treatment and Communication
Treatment begins according to the plan. A detailed consultation report is sent to you including findings, diagnosis, and the recommended treatment pathway.
5. Ongoing Updates
You receive progress reports after key milestones. We remain available for direct consultation regarding your patient's care at any time.
Conditions We Manage
When to Refer to Epione
Consider referring when your patient has chronic pain lasting more than 3 months, has not responded to first-line treatments, or could benefit from interventional procedures or multidisciplinary care.
Questions About a Referral?
Our referral coordinator is available to assist you. Email us directly and we will respond within one business day.