Refer a Patient | Children's Pulmonology

Referral Guidelines

Our practice provides evaluation, diagnosis, management and treatment of diseases affecting the lungs in patients from birth through 21 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 pulmonology practice?

Urgent consultations (providers) call Doctors Direct at (757) 668-9999
Non-urgent referrals (providers) call (757) 668-7426
Scheduling (families) can be made by calling (757) 668-7426

When will my patient be able to obtain an appointment?

Your patient's estimated wait time for an appointment is approximately 3-5 months, but could vary depending on location and availability.

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

Please provide us with a reason why the patient is being referred to our practice along with their previous immunization record, a list of current medications and medication delivery devices as well as any relevant doctor's notes, labs, and digital copies of chest X-rays, MRIs or CT scans that may not be accessed through CHKD's EHR prior to the appointment. Please have patients bring a digital copy of chest x-rays to their appointment.

Where will my patient be seen?

Pulmonology offices are located at CHKD (Norfolk), Oakbrooke (Chesapeake), Oyster Point (Newport News), and Landstown (Virginia Beach).