Get specialty care through the San Francisco Health Network

Find out how to see a doctor who can diagnose and treat specific conditions, like diabetes or cancer.

What to do

If you need care today for an injury or illness that is not life-threatening, see how to get a same-day appointment.

1. Enroll in the San Francisco Health Network

Before you can see a specialist, you need to be a patient at a San Francisco Health Network clinic.

How to enroll in the health network.

2. Ask your doctor for a referral

Talk with your assigned primary care doctor or clinic about seeing a specialist. 

Your primary care doctor can:

  • Discuss options with you
  • Send an electronic consultation, or "e-consult," to get more information from a specialist on your behalf
  • Submit a referral for you to see a specialist

To send a message to your clinic or make an appointment, use the MyChart patient portal.

Speciality care options

Speciality care options

Get help

Phone

Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center

Main line for general information.

Last updated April 3, 2023