How can I refer my patient to CHKD's cardiology practice?

  • Urgent consultations (providers) call Doctors Direct at (757) 668-9999
  • Non-urgent referrals (providers) call (757) 668-7214
  • Faxes (providers) can be sent to (757) 668-8225
  • Scheduling (families) can be made by calling (757) 668-7214

When will my patient be able to obtain an appointment?

Your patient's estimated wait time for an appointment is approximately three (3) days, but could vary depending on location.

What work-up is needed prior to the first appointment?

Please send us a reason for the referral and any relevant office records. If a patient is being seen for hypertension, they must been seen by nephrology first. If a patient is being seen for hyperlipidemia, the patient should have fasting labs drawn prior to their appointment. 

Where will my patient be seen?

Cardiology offices are located at CHKD (Norfolk), Oakbrooke (Chesapeake), Oyster Point (Newport News), Concert Drive (Virginia Beach), and  Lightfoot (Williamsburg).