"I want my patients treated in the same way that I would want my own family treated. CHKD's high level of competency and devotion to creating a culture of safety for children is what brought me here."

Dr. Allison Tenfelde

(757) 668-6550

Practice

Childrens Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Center for Bone Health

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education

Medical School: Michigan State University

Residency: Michigan State University

Fellowship: Mott Children's Hospital

Fellowship: Detroit Medical Center

Bio

Dr. Tenfelde arrived at CHKD after completing two fellowships, one in pediatric orthopedic surgery at the University of Michigan’s Mott Children’s Hospital and another in sports medicine at the Detroit Medical Center, where she worked as an assistant team physician for the Detroit Pistons, the Detroit Red Wings and the Detroit Tigers.

Dr. Tenfelde believes that children get the safest and highest quality care when they are treated at a children's hospital. She was attracted to CHKD by its wonderful, caring and highly trained staff that specializes in only taking care of children.

Honors & Awards

Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc" 2018
Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc" 2015

Clinical Interests

Pediatric and adolescent sports medicine
ACL reconstruction
Surgical care of the foot, ankle and elbow

Research

ACL reconstruction in skeletally immature patients
Vitamin D and bone health
Fracture healing

Community Involvement and Memberships

Sports medicine care of the athletic teams at Norfolk Academy and Bishop Sullivan
Member of the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Norfolk, serving in the parish's health and wellness ministry

Publications