DIVISION OF DERMATOLOGY
Dr. Yuka Asai, Dr. Thomas Herzinger,
Dr. Sonja Molin & Dr. Benvon Moran (Mohs Micrographic Surgeon)
Hotel Dieu Hospital Tel: (613) 544-3400 x 3415
166 Brock Street, C3-027 Fax: (613) 545- 2202
Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L 5G2
ATTENTION: ALL REFERRING PRACTITIONERS
RE: GENERAL DERMATOLOGY AND MOHS SURGERY REFERRALS
Dear colleagues:
This communication is to clarify procedures and wait times for the Division of Dermatology at Queen’s University. A number of patients have been told they will be seen within a short period of time. While we are doing our best to provide timely care, the catchment area and backlog has resulted in a significant wait time.
Consults are triaged according to need as determined by the information given by the referring health care practitioner. For referral guidelines for dermatology please see the attached document.Double referrals are discouraged as it increases the no-show rate for all specialists in whole.
Please note Dr. Moran has a practice restricted to skin cancer of the head and neck; please see guidelines for Mohs surgery and complete the Mohs referral form. This can be located on the Hotel Dieu website at: http://www.hoteldieu.com/programs-and-departments/dermatology-clinic/mohs-clinic.
By OHIP regulations prior to referral for Mohs surgery we require a diagnosis based on a formalin-fixed, paraffin‑embedded tissue specimen. Therefore, a biopsy is required when referring a patient for Mohs surgery.
We thank you for your understanding and help in providing care for patient with skin disease.
Referrals Guidelines for General Dermatology
Referrals may be faxed or mailed
Division of Dermatology
166 Brock Street, C3-027
Kingston, ON. K7L 5G2
613-545-2202 (fax)
Please include:
1) Correct patient demographics (patient name, alternate names, OHIP number, correct address and phone number)
2) Please indicate duration, location, and history of problem. Please indicate previous treatments.
3) Pertinent past history (comorbidities, blood disorders, etc.)
4) Relevant biopsy reports
5) Notes from previous dermatology visits
** Consults with information inadequate for triage may be sent back for clarification. **
Please do not advise patients on wait times to appointment as all referrals are triaged based on urgency. Most appointments will be mailed but consults triaged as urgent may be called for their appointment.
Please inform your patients that if a patient does not show to the first appointment the referral will be sent back to the referring practitioner. If a patient misses multiple follow-up appointments they will also be discharged and will need a new referral to be seen.
** Cancelling less than 1 business day prior to an appointment is considered a no‑show as another patient cannot be booked in the spot. **
Thank you for following and informing your patients of these guidelines as they will ensure the maximal efficiency of our office to provide optimal care for patients with skin problems.