Cardiac & Thoracic Surgery Referral & Consultation Guide - The ...

Services & ResourcesInterpreter ServicesThe University of Chicago Medical Center can provide patients with an interpreter upon request. The interpreter will help patientscommunicate with our doctors and staff. He or she will also help patients translate medical records and other information. Formore information, please contact:Center for International Patients5758 S. Maryland Ave., MC9040Chicago, IL 60637Phone: (877) 482-8318Fax: (773) 834-1562E-mail: international.services @uchospitals.eduWeb site: http://www.uchospitals.edu/specialties/international-patients/index.htmlUniversity of Chicago Aeromedical Network (UCAN)The University of Chicago Aeromedical Network (UCAN) is the air medical service of the University of Chicago Medical Center.UCAN provides helicopter transport of critically ill or injured neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients from the scene of an emergencyor during interhospital transfer to the Medical Center. For flight requests, call 1-800-621-7827.Continuing Medical EducationPhysicians at the University of Chicago are excited about sharing the latest clinical and research findings with you throughContinuing Medical Education. You will hear about the most recent clinical advances happening here and in other leading centersaround the world. Our Continuing Medical Education conferences highlight innovative procedures and technologies, examinecurrent controversies in treatment, and update you on the latest advances in the understanding and treatment of disease. Formore information, please contact:Center for Continuing Medical EducationEast 61st Street, Room 101Chicago, IL 60637Phone: 773-702-1056Fax: 773-702-1736E-mail: cme@bsd.uchicago.eduWeb site: http://cme.uchicago.eduClinical TrialsThe University of Chicago Department of Surgery provides patients with access to the latest clinical trials and treatment. Currently,the University of Chicago has over 700 clinical trials recruiting patients.Web site: http://surgery.uchicago.edu/patients/clinicaltrials/Contact UsIf you have any questions, please contact the Section of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery:University of Chicago Medical CenterSection of Cardiac & Thoracic Surgery5841 S. Maryland Ave., MC 5040, Suite E500Chicago, IL 60637For Appointments/Clinical issues: (773) 702-2500For Academic issues: (773) 702-3551The University of Chicago Department of Surgeryhttp://surgery.uchicago.edu 1