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Refer to Orthopedic Surgery/Sports Medicine

(757) 668-6550

CHKD Surgical Group's Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons provide diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical care for children from birth to age 18. Some of the conditions we treat include the following:

Our Orthopedics and Sports Medicine program offers nonsurgical and surgical care to children and young athletes (through college age), as well as pediatric diagnostic imaging, sports medicine physical therapy rehabilitation, sports nutrition, sports performance/fitness services, and injury prevention services. Our program also holds multidisciplinary clinics like CP and Bone Health clinics where the patient is able to see multiple providers in one appointment. Below is a list of conditions we treat.

Conditions We Treat

Arthrogryposis
Bone Tumors
Bowed Legs
Cavus Foot
Cerebral Palsy
Congenital Foot Deformities
Congenital hand deformities
Developmental Dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
FAI Hip Impingement
Flatfoot
Fractures
Ganglion Cyst
Growing Pains
Growth Plate Injuries and Conditions
Hip Conditions
Joint and back pain
Leg Length Discrepancy
Legg-Calves Perthes disease
Muscular Dystrophies
Neuromuscular Conditions
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patella Instability
Pediatric Trauma
Shin pain and shin splints
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)
Spina Bifida
Spinal Deformity
Spondylolisthesis/Spondylolysis

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

Please send any relevant materials not accessible through CHKD's Electronic Health Records (EHR) such as lab results, radiographs, and other accompanying reports. Some conditions require pre-consult work-up. Please contact our office at (757) 668-6550.

No pre-referral work-up is required for most conditions. No advanced imaging studies (i.e. CT or MRI) are needed before referral. If you have already done imaging studies, please have your patient/family hand-carry these images to their appointment if not available electronically. Please fax pertinent medical records to (757) 668-6544.

When will my patient be able to obtain an appointment?

Appointments are available same day for urgent issues and typically within 24 hours for all other issues.

Which provider will see my patient at the first appointment?

Your patient will be seen by the provider that is the best match for managing the current condition.

Where will my patient be seen?

Orthopedic and sports medicine clinics are held in Norfolk (Kempsville), Chesapeake (Oakbrooke), Newport News (Oyster Point) and Virginia Beach (Landstown).

How can I refer my patient to CHKD's Pediatric Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic?

Urgent consultations (providers only) call (757) 668-6555
Scheduling (families) call (757) 668-6550
Fax referral to (757) 668-6544