Refer to Gastroenterology
Referral Guidelines
Our team provides a variety of services to patients from birth through 22 years of age.
Please review our referral guidelines below to help ensure that your child/patient receives the best possible care.
How can I refer my patient to CHKD's gastroenterology practice?
- Urgent consultations (providers) call Doctors Direct at (757) 668-9999
- Non-urgent referrals (providers) call (757) 668-7240
- Scheduling (families) can be made by calling (757) 668-7240
When will my patient be able to obtain an appointment?
Your patient's estimated wait time for an appointment is approximately one (1) week or less, but could vary depending on location.
What work-up is needed prior to the first appointment?
No prior work-up is needed, however, please fax the results from any relevant prior tests to us, along with office notes and growth charts, that are not accessible through CHKD's Electronic Health Records (EHR) to (757) 668-7721.
Where will my patient be seen?
Gastroenterology offices are located at CHKD (Norfolk), Harbour View (Suffolk), Oakbrooke (Chesapeake), Oyster Point (Newport News) and Concert Drive (Virginia Beach).