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Refer a Patient to Dr. Daniel Gay
General surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, EGD, colonoscopy, and open-access endoscopy referrals in Boise and the Treasure Valley.
Dr. Daniel Gay works with primary care, urgent care, emergency medicine, gastroenterology, and specialty clinicians to provide timely surgical evaluation, clear communication, and practical follow-up for referred patients.
Referral Contact
Office phone(208) 321-4790
Referral fax(208) 321-4836
Address8854 W Emerald St, Suite 140
Boise, ID 83704
Boise, ID 83704
HoursMonday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Referral emailinfo@capsurgical.com
NPIAvailable upon request
Fax is the preferred referral pathway. Please do not send protected health information through unsecured email. For urgent clinical concerns, call the office directly. For emergencies or unstable patients, send the patient to the emergency department.
How to Refer a Patient
Fax the referral
Send the referral and supporting records to (208) 321-4836.
Call when urgent
Call (208) 321-4790 for an urgent clinical question. Unstable patients should go to the emergency department.
Referral Pathways
| Referral | Best route | Helpful records |
|---|---|---|
| Routine surgical consult | Fax to (208) 321-4836 | Demographics, insurance, recent note, labs, imaging, medication list |
| Urgent surgical concern | Call the office directly | Recent note, imaging, labs, and ER records when available |
| Hernia | Routine fax unless acute severe symptoms | CT/ultrasound if done, prior operative reports, mesh history, BMI, smoking status, diabetes/A1c, anticoagulants |
| Gallbladder | Routine or urgent based on symptoms/labs | RUQ ultrasound, CMP/LFTs, bilirubin, lipase, ER notes |
| Endoscopy | Fax referral; call with urgent questions | Indication, prior scopes/pathology, anticoagulants, cardiopulmonary history, anesthesia concerns |
| Skin/soft tissue | Routine fax referral | Location, size, duration, symptoms, imaging, pathology/biopsy, securely transmitted photos if appropriate |
Referral Conditions and Procedures
Hernia Repair
Inguinal, umbilical, ventral, incisional, recurrent, robotic, laparoscopic, and open evaluation.
Gallbladder Surgery
Symptomatic gallstones, biliary colic, cholecystitis follow-up, and abnormal imaging.
Endoscopy
EGD, colonoscopy, screening, positive FIT/Cologuard, anemia, GERD, dysphagia, and selected GI symptoms.
Open-Access Endoscopy
Appropriate patients may proceed directly to EGD or colonoscopy after physician review.
Skin and Soft Tissue
Lipomas, cysts, and soft tissue masses.
Skin Cancer and Melanoma
Excision and sentinel lymph node biopsy when appropriate.
Why Referring Offices Work With Dr. Gay
Clear pathways
Practical triage of urgency and straightforward referral requirements.
Communication
Consult plans, operative notes, and pathology information are communicated back when applicable.
Patient-centered decisions
Robotic, laparoscopic, open, operative, and nonoperative options are considered when appropriate.
What Happens After Referral
Referral reviewed
Records are reviewed for clinical urgency.
Patient contacted
The patient is contacted for consultation or a direct procedure when appropriate.
Plan communicated
Findings and the treatment plan are communicated back to the referring office.
Open-Access Direct Endoscopy
Appropriate patients may be eligible for EGD or colonoscopy without a separate pre-procedure clinic visit. This can reduce delays for routine screening and selected diagnostic indications while still allowing higher-risk patients to be evaluated in clinic first.
Potential candidates
- Average-risk colon cancer screening
- Positive FIT or Cologuard
- Colon polyp surveillance
- Stable GERD or dyspepsia indications
- Iron deficiency anemia or selected diagnostic indications
Clinic evaluation may be needed first
- Significant cardiopulmonary disease
- Complex anticoagulation or antiplatelet management
- Severe obesity or anesthesia concerns
- Active GI bleeding, unstable symptoms, or severe abdominal pain
- Prior poor preparation or complex colonoscopy history
- Significant comorbidities or need for individualized risk assessment
Referral Resources
Use the printable checklist below while referral-specific downloadable forms are prepared.
Endoscopy Referral Form
Coming soon. Fax current referral documentation to the office.
View Fax NumberGeneral Surgery Referral Checklist
- Patient demographics and current contact information
- Insurance information and authorization, if required
- Reason for referral and urgency
- Most recent clinic or emergency department note
- Current medication list, including anticoagulants and antiplatelets
- Relevant laboratory results and imaging reports
- Prior operative, pathology, colonoscopy, or EGD reports when relevant
- Fax complete referral packet to (208) 321-4836
eClinicalWorks and Electronic Referrals
Dr. Gay's practice uses eClinicalWorks. Referring practices that also use eClinicalWorks may be able to send referrals through their standard eCW referral workflow when available. Referrals and records may also be sent by fax or another approved secure exchange method.
Current dependable pathway: Fax referrals to (208) 321-4836. Please call the office if your referral team wants to confirm the best electronic referral route.
Do not send protected health information through unsecured email.
Boise General Surgery Referral FAQ
How do I refer a patient to Dr. Daniel Gay?
Fax referrals and supporting records to (208) 321-4836. For urgent clinical concerns, call the office directly at (208) 321-4790.
Can I refer a patient for open-access colonoscopy or EGD?
Yes. Selected patients may qualify for open-access direct endoscopy without a separate clinic visit. Higher-risk patients or patients with complex medical issues may need clinic evaluation first.
What records should I send with a hernia referral?
Send demographics, insurance, the most recent clinic note, imaging reports if available, prior operative reports for previous hernia surgery, and relevant medical history such as diabetes, smoking status, and anticoagulant use.
What records should I send for a gallbladder referral?
Send the RUQ ultrasound, CMP/liver tests, bilirubin, lipase if performed, ER notes if applicable, and a summary of symptoms.
Should urgent abdominal pain be referred outpatient?
Patients with unstable symptoms, peritonitis, sepsis, bowel obstruction, uncontrolled pain, or concern for an emergency surgical condition should be sent to the emergency department.
Will the referring office receive follow-up communication?
The goal is to communicate the consult plan back to the referring office and send operative and pathology information when applicable.
Can referrals be sent through eClinicalWorks?
Dr. Gay's practice uses eClinicalWorks. eCW-to-eCW referral workflows may be available depending on local setup. Call the office to confirm the best electronic route.
Ready to Refer?
Fax referral records to (208) 321-4836. Call (208) 321-4790 with urgent clinical questions.
This page is for referring clinicians and offices. Patients with emergencies should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.