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Writing thank you letters for a patient referral is essential for medical professionals. Still, busy schedules can sometimes make it difficult to find time to write and send a personalized card. Handwritten and customized letters can make the recipient feel special and remind them how important they are to your business. In this article, we talk about the value of a patient referral thank you note and provide examples of how you can write one yourself.
A patient referral thank you letter is usually sent to the physician who referred their patient to you and your medical practice. You should send these letters every time you receive a patient referral to express gratitude for them trusting you with their patient. A patient referral thank you letter will brighten the other physician’s day and likely lead to more patient referrals from them in the future.
Writing a thank you letter for a patient referral may seem like a simple courtesy. Still, it can actually be a great gesture to foster positive relationships with other medical professionals. Such personalized touches show how much you respect the recipient’s ability to carry on with the patient’s medical journey. That said, other physicians are also more likely to refer you if a connection already exists.
An effective thank you letter consists of different elements that create a personal connection and build rapport. When written correctly, the effort develops into a mutually beneficial relationship between you and other medical professionals. Here are the steps to writing a thank you note for a patient referral.
Now that you know how to construct a thank you note, look at these samples of thank you letters for inspiration.
Dr. Laura Smith
Designation/Specialization
XX Clinic/Hospital
Dear Dr. Smith,
Thank you so much for thinking of me and referring Katie Miller to me as a patient. This is a great compliment, and I guarantee that Katie will be satisfied with the services at our clinic.
I will be sure to think of you in the future when I have a patient who needs a physician referral, as I’d like to extend the same favor. Thank you for your referral, doctor, and for the confidence you have in me and our practice.
Sincerely,
Dr. Michael Johnson
Dr. John Harrison
Designation/Specialization
XX Clinic/Hospital
Dear Dr. Harrison,
Thank you for referring Johnson and Johnson to work with our practice. I’m so grateful that you thought of us when they were looking for a referral. I hope to work with you again in the future for other opportunities like this one.
Sincerely,
Dr. David Garcia
Dr. Brianna Clark
Designation/Specialization
XX Clinic/Hospital
Dear Dr. Clark,
Thank you for referring your colleague to work at our practice. We’re so excited to work with them and look forward to this new partnership. If you ever need assistance at your practice, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
Sincerely,
Dr. Steve Brown
Writing a thank you letter for a patient referral is the best way to expand the number of patients you have and create greater connections with other medical professionals.
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