Refer a Patient | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Referral Guidelines

Our team provides outpatient care to patients from birth to 21 years of age. We are trained and dedicated to improving the lives and daily function of children with chronic disabilities.

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 physical medicine and rehabilitation practice?

Urgent outpatient consultations (providers) call Doctors Direct at (757) 668-9999 and ask to speak to the outpatient rehabilitation doctor on call.
Non-urgent referrals (providers) call (757) 668-9915
Faxes (providers) can be sent to (757) 668-9925
Scheduling (families) can be made by calling (757) 668-9915
For referral to inpatient rehabilitation, call Doctors Direct (757) 668-9999 and ask to speak to the inpatient rehabilitation doctor on call.

When will my patient be able to obtain an appointment?

Your patient will be seen at the earliest appointment available. Urgent referrals will be prioritized.

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

After referring your patient, please send us any relevant office notes that are not accessible through CHKD's Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Where will my patient be seen?

Physical medicine and rehabilitation offices are located at the following CHKD Health Centers: Oakbrooke (Chesapeake), Tech Center (Newport News), Harbour View (Suffolk), Lightfoot (Williamsburg), Concert Drive (Virginia Beach) and Fort Norfolk Plaza.