PARTNERING IN PATIENT CARE
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Find referral forms, insurance details, and downloadable resources designed to support your practice.
Statement of Commitment to Service and Respect
At Lakes Region Retina (LRR), we deeply value the trust that referring physicians place in us when they send patients for specialty retina care. Each referral represents not only a patient in need but also a professional partnership built on confidence, communication, and shared responsibility for the
patient’s well-being.
What You Can Expect From Us
We believe that exceptional specialty care must be grounded in service, respect, and collaboration. Our role is to extend the trust that referring doctors and patients place in us by providing compassionate, precise, and timely retina care.
Provide Prompt Access To Care:
We make every effort to see urgent or sight-threatening problems in a timely and medically appropriately manner.
Respect The Referring Relationship:
Patients are returned to your care for all non-retina needs, and we collaborate to support your ongoing management of the patient.
Communicate Clearly And Promptly:
We ensure that consultation notes and treatment plans are transmitted efficiently to your office after each visit.
Deliver Courteous, Professional Care:
We recognize that each patient’s experience with our office reflects on both practices.
Support Administrative efficiency:
Our staff works closely with referring offices to simplify referral coordination, authorizations, and record exchange.
How to Refer Patients to Lakes Region Retina
How to Refer a Patient
You may refer patients to Lakes Region Retina using any of the following methods:
Phone Referral: Call our office at (218) 297-5344 to schedule an appointment while the patient is in your office, or to discuss the case directly with the physician.
Faxed Referral: Fax referral information to (218) 297-5363
Please include: patient name and date of birth, contact information, insurance details, reason for referral, and relevant records or imaging.
Secure Electronic Referral: If your practice uses a secure messaging or referral platform, referrals may be sent directly to Lakes Region Retina through that system. We will confirm receipt and contact your patient promptly.
Our staff will contact the patient to schedule the visit, verify insurance, and provide clear instructions before the appointment.
Insurance, Referrals, and Authorizations
Lakes Region Retina participates with Medicare and many private insurance plans. We assist patients in understanding referral and pre-authorization requirements. Referral forms or authorizations required by a health plan should be initiated through the referring office when possible.
For detailed information, patients may review our Referrals & Insurance and Billing & Collection Policy pages or contact our office staff at (218) 297-5344
Urgent and Same Day Referrals
We make every effort to see urgent cases in a timely and medically appropriate manner, including:
– Suspected or confirmed retinal tears or detachments
– New onset of flashes and/or floaters
– Sudden or significant vision loss
– Acute macular disease (e.g., new sub retinal hemorrhage, suspected wet AMD)
– Postoperative retinal complications
For urgent referrals, please call our office directly at (218) 297-5344 so we can prioritize the patient appropriately and coordinate with your office.
What Your Patients Can Expect
At their visit, patients can expect a thorough retina-focused evaluation, explanation of findings, discussion of treatment options, and an efficient experience designed to minimize waiting. We emphasize education and reassurance, especially for chronic conditions that may require ongoing care.
Communication Back to Your Office
After each consultation or treatment visit, we will send a summary of findings, diagnosis, and treatment plan. We will outline follow-up schedules, indicate any requested co-management, and notify you promptly of any significant changes in the patient’s condition. If you would like to discuss a shared patient directly, please contact our office to request a call from the physician.
Location & Contact
Lakes Region Retina, P.C. 13800 Bluestem Court Baxter, MN 56425
Phone: (218) 297-5344
Fax: (218) 297-5363
If you would like sample referral forms, patient information sheets, or to discuss referral workflows tailored to your office, please contact us — we are happy to collaborate.
Comprehensive Support for Referring Providers
We work to make the referral process clear, efficient, and supportive for every practice we partner with. Our team offers multiple referral options, prompt scheduling for urgent cases, thorough evaluations, and timely communication back to your office. We are committed to providing a smooth and coordinated experience for both you and your patients, and we are always available to assist your team whenever needed.
Partnership In Patient Care
At Lakes Region Retina, we view our referring doctors as trusted partners in patient care. Our shared goal is to preserve vision while honoring the confidence patients place in both of our practices. We are committed to ensuring that every encounter, whether clinical, administrative, or personal, reflects professionalism, integrity, and respect.
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