Your Doctor. Your Choice. Always.
At Kirby Medical Center, your healthcare decisions belong to you.
Kirby is proud to be an independent hospital, which means we work with all hospitals, health systems, and specialists to help you get the care that is right for you. Whether you need advanced specialty care, hospital services, testing, surgery, or a referral outside of Kirby, you and your provider decide what is best for your health.
Our role is simple: to support you, guide you, and help connect you with the care you choose.
Independent Care, Focused on You
As an independent hospital, Kirby Medical Center is not owned by or limited to one health system. We partner with specialists, hospitals, and healthcare organizations throughout the region to help patients access the care they need.
That means you are not required to go to one specific hospital or specialist. Your care team will talk with you about your options and help you make an informed decision based on your needs, preferences, insurance, and comfort level.
How Referrals Work at Kirby
When your Kirby provider recommends specialty or advanced care, the referral process is centered around you.
Your provider may discuss options for specialists, hospitals, or services based on your diagnosis, location, insurance coverage, and the type of care needed. From there, you have the freedom to choose where you would like to receive that care.
Kirby works with all hospitals and specialists to help coordinate the next step in your care.
What You Can Expect
At Kirby, you can expect:
- Independent, patient-first care
- Support in understanding your options
- Help coordinating referrals to the specialist or hospital of your choice
- Respect for your healthcare decisions
- Compassionate care close to home
Your provider’s goal is always to help you get the right care, at the right place, for you.
A Message from Our Care Team
“My patients always have a choice. My role is to listen, guide, and help them make the healthcare decisions that are best for them.”
— Dr. Alina Paul
Ready to Choose Kirby?
Whether you're looking for a primary care provider, specialist, or hospital services, our team is here to help you access the care that's right for you.
