Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines
Document neurological symptoms and signs, rate of progression, history of trauma
Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit
MRI of spine
Patient Education/Information (includes preps)
Appointment Timeframe
Patients with clearly progressive weakness or bowel/bladder dysfunction should be seen urgently.
Please complete Consult Request form and fax to 734-615-3722 .
How to Get Results to Consultant
UMHS Patients: See CareWeb
External Patients: Patients should hand carry non-UMHS films or CD's to appointment.
The Pediatric Neurosurgery Service can be reached via M-LINE at 1-800-962-3555. Ask to be connected to our offices, to the pediatric neurosurgeon on-call, or to a specific surgeon (Dr. Muraszko, Dr. Garton, Dr. Maher). Office voicemail is checked frequently and calls are returned within one hour during normal business hours. Calls outside of business hours are referred to the neurosurgery resident on call.