Pediatric Surgery
CHKD Surgical Group's pediatric surgeons provide diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical care for a wide range of diseases and conditions in children from birth to age 21. Prenatal consultations also are provided for expectant parents regarding conditions diagnosed in their unborn child.
All services are provided in a child-friendly atmosphere that eases worries and anxieties of both children and their parents.
You can learn more about the conditions we treat by clicking on the links below.
What conditions do you treat?
We care for children with a variety of conditions, including:
Do your surgeons have special training?
Each physician has completed a full residency in general surgery and pediatric surgery. Each also is board-certified in general surgery and pediatric surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
What is the Nuss Procedure for the correction of pectus excavatum?
Pectus excavatum refers to a deformity of the sternum and anterior chest that appears as a depression in the chest. It is also called sunken or funnel chest. In severe cases, corrective surgery may be necessary. Learn more about pectus excavatum and the Nuss Procedure.
When and where do you see patients?
Appointment days and hours generally are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment, please call (757) 668-7703. Click here for a list of our office locations.
Do I need a referral to make an appointment?
That depends on what kind on insurance you have.
If you have an HMO, you must:
- Get a referral from your child's primary care physician before you call to make an appointment.
- Make sure that your referral has not expired. Many are good for only 30 days, so check yours before you come to your appointment. If your referral has expired, call your primary care physician and explain your situation. In most cases, your primary care physician will provide a new or extended referral.
- Bring the referral with you to the appointment. If you do not have a referral, or if the referral you have is expired, your HMO will not pay for your appointment.
If you have fee-for-service insurance or a PPO, you do not need a physician's referral to make an appointment.
We offer in-depth information about insurance in our Billing and Insurance section.