Referral Information

Streamlined referral process for family physicians, specialists, and hospital discharge teams.

We strictly follow Thrombosis Canada clinical guidelines.

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Welcome to Referring Physicians

Dr. Muhammad Ali Vajid is a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist in both the United States and Canada, with 17 years of service at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

He has assumed responsibility for Dr. John Blakely’s Anticoagulant Clinic and continues its legacy with strict adherence to Thrombosis Canada protocols.

The clinic also accepts referrals for chronic disease management, including DM, HTN, CHF, CKD, dyslipidemia, chronic liver disease, and CAD.

When to Refer

  • Patients initiating Warfarin therapy (e.g., new AFib, DVT/PE).
  • Patients requiring unstable INR management.
  • Peri-procedural bridging management.
  • Patients needing complex dosing due to interacting medications.

How to Refer

  1. 1

    Complete the Referral Form

    Fill out the referral form (fillable PDF) and include patient demographics and indication.

  2. 2

    Fax to the Clinic

    Fax the completed form to 905-508-1087.

  3. 3

    Confirmation

    We contact the patient and notify your office once seen.

We are happy to provide yearly summaries and graphs of INR management for your patients.

What Happens After Referral

Our team assumes responsibility for INR monitoring and Warfarin dosing. We strictly adhere to safety protocols:

Initial Assessment

Review of history, medication interactions, and lifestyle factors affecting INR.

Education

Comprehensive patient counseling on diet, dosing safety, and "when to seek help".

Ongoing Communication

Reports sent to the referring physician periodically and upon discharge from the clinic.

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Quick Actions

Referral Fax

905-508-1087