Refer to Plastic and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery (POMS)
CHKD Surgical Group's pediatric plastic surgeons provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical care for plastic surgery disorders in children from birth to age 21. Some of the conditions we treat include the following:
| - Vascular anomalies and malformations
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| - Congenital hand deformities
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| - Breast deformities/gynecomastia
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| - Facial lacerations & fractures
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| - Hypertrophic/keloid scars
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- Benign & malignant skin lesions
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- Cysts & soft tissue tumors
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| - Jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery)
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| - Trauma (dog bites, facial lacerations, etc.)
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What work-up is needed prior to the first appointment?
No pre-referral work-up is required for most conditions. Patients should bring any related imaging with pathology results, office notes, or other pertinent information to their first appointment. You can also fax this information ahead of time to (757) 668-7711. Please include the appointment date and time on the fax to ensure timely processing.
When will my patient be able to obtain an appointment?
Your patient will be seen at the earliest appointment available, which is usually within one week.
Urgent appointments will be accommodated within 24 hours or less.
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?
Pediatric plastic surgery clinics are held at CHKD in Norfolk, at Concert Drive in Virginia Beach, and at Oyster Point in Newport News.
How can I refer my patient to CHKD's Pediatric Plastic Surgery?
- Urgent consultations (providers only) call Doctors Direct at (757) 668-9999
- Scheduling families can call (757) 668-7713 (Option 8)
- Phone referrals can call (757) 668-7713