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Medical Genetics

Meet Our Care Team

The medical genetics team consists of board-certified physicians, board-certified genetic counselors, a metabolic dietitian, nursing staff, and various technical and office personnel, all of whom are trained to care for the special needs of children.

Contact Us

Phone: (757) 668-7095
Fax: (757) 668-9724

Email a genetic counselor at GeneticCounseling@CHKD.org.

Billing

Questions about your bill? Please call (757) 668-7200.

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Referral Information

All patients must have a referral from a primary care physician before they call to make an appointment.

Clinical Trials

Medical Genetics clinical trials are available for children, adolescents, and young adults. Learn more about available studies at CHKD.

About Us

At CHKD, we understand that it can be overwhelming to learn that your child may have a rare genetic condition. Our expert care team is committed to helping you understand the basics of human genetics and inheritance.

We offer the most comprehensive molecular testing for the most accurate diagnosis and provide your family with a strategy for long-term care and treatment.

Our physicians are board-certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics and the American Board of Pediatrics, and our Genetic Counselors are certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. 

Conditions We Treat

We care for children with a variety of conditions, including:

  • Genetic disorders
  • Chromosome abnormalities
  • Inborn errors of metabolism/critical newborn screens
  • Birth defects
  • Neurological disorders
  • Developmental delay

Our Services

We tailor each child's treatment plan according to his or her unique needs. Among the services we may recommend for your child are:

  • Diagnostic evaluation and testing
  • Educational counseling
  • Medical care and management
  • Metabolic nutrition counseling and management of related conditions

Insurance and Billing Information

We accept all major insurances, including Virginia Medicaid, Tricare, and Cardinal Health. Please take the time to understand how your insurance plan works, especially regarding annual deductibles and co-pays, which can affect your out-of-pocket costs.

Unless you have HMO insurance that requires a referral from a primary care physician, a referral is not required. You can simply call our office to make an appointment.

If your insurance does require a referral, make sure it has not expired and remember to bring it with you to the appointment.

Everyone should bring a government-issued photo ID and their insurance card to every medical appointment.

We offer in-depth information about insurance in our billing and insurance section.