Refer a child

For all other inquiries, please see below.

Referral process

We gladly accept self-referrals. A referral from a physician is not required. To request treatment please call us at 855-206-2096 or email us your information at [email protected].

Physician referrals

Shriners Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati is committed to providing the best care for children in our specialty areas of pediatric burns and in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Physicians and other health care professionals can call our referral department at 855-206-2096 or email [email protected].

After the referral is received a referral coordinator will contact the family within 48 hours to schedule an appointment and determine transportation needs.

Additional materials: Printable physician appointment card

Please keep in mind that communications through email or the internet are not secure. Although it is unlikely, there is a possibility that information you include in an email can be intercepted and read by other parties besides the person to whom it is addressed. Please do not include personal identifying information such as your birth date, social security number or personal medical information in any emails you send to us. No one can fully diagnose your condition from email or other written communications, and communication via our website cannot replace the relationship you have with a physician or another healthcare practitioner.

Treatment eligibility

Children up to age 18 are eligible for admission to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati if, in the opinion of our physicians, there is a reasonable possibility the child can benefit from the specialized services available.

Acceptance is based solely on a child’s medical needs. All care and services are provided regardless of a family’s ability to pay.