We have streamlined and simplified the process for physicians to refer their patients diagnosed with a brain tumor. Following is the step-by-step process for getting your patient the most efficient and effective treatment for their brain tumor:

1. Patient receives brain tumor diagnosis.
2. Referring physician's office contacts Saint Mary's Brain Tumor Center at the Center for Cancer with their referral in one of two ways: by phone at 775-770-7410, or by fax at 775-770-6349.
3. Referral is reviewed by a doctor on the Brain Tumor Center team.
4. Upon review, CyberKnife candidates are referred to the Brain Tumor Center for treatment; patients who are not candidates for CyberKnife are referred to Sierra Neurosurgery Group for treatment. Sierra Neurosurgery Group will contact referring physician's office for appointment scheduling.
5. If patient is a CyberKnife candidate, referring physician must get three-part insurance authorization prior to scheduling an appointment with Dr. Tay, Dr. Fleming and Saint Mary's facility.
6. Upon authorization, Saint Mary's Brain Tumor Center sets a patient appointment – appointments are on Wednesday mornings – and contacts both patient and referring physician office with appointment date.
7. Referring physician office submits all relevant patient information and records to Saint Mary's Brain Tumor Center.
8. Patient has option of getting new patient paperwork via PDF on this Web site or by mail.
9. Patient meets with Brain Tumor Center team on scheduled appointment date expediting care and treatment planning.
10. Brain Tumor Center shares treatment plan with referring physician's office via transcription and phone call if necessitated.

Referral Form

Patient referral form