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Your Trusted Pediatric Healthcare Partner in Norfolk, VA
At Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughters, we have dedicated ourselves to providing comprehensive pediatric care since our founding. Our network of pediatric providers delivers essential services across more than two dozen locations, ensuring accessible care for families throughout the Hampton Roads region. Our specialty programs address complex conditions like cerebral palsy, scoliosis, and rare neurological disorders, utilizing advanced techniques such as EDF casting and robotic surgery. We maintain a patient-centered approach across emergency care, mental health services, and rehabilitative therapies, supported by cutting-edge technology like our ECMO program recognized for excellence in life support. Our surgical team prioritizes comfort through specialized pediatric protocols, while community initiatives like our Buddy Brigade pet therapy program enhance emotional well-being.With over 50 years of experience in mobile intensive care and a $1 million commitment to pediatric cancer research, we combine clinical expertise with compassionate care. Our facility features state-of-the-art security systems and partnerships with organizations like Hyundai Hope on Wheels to advance treatment options. Through initiatives like the Health and Surgery Center at Oyster Point, we've expanded access to critical services since 2005, serving as a regional leader in pediatric healthcare. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate with referring physicians and maintain transparent communication with families, reflecting our commitment to medical excellence and community engagement. As a nonprofit institution, we balance clinical innovation with financial accessibility through billing support and insurance guidance.
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Emergency Care
Pediatricians
Specialty Care
Surgical Care
Rehabilitative Services
Primary Care
Mental Health Care
Urgent Care
Lab and Radiology
Clinical Trials
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of experience in mobile intensive care services
- Our ECMO program has received Gold Level recognition for life support excellence
- We maintain a specialized pediatric surgical program with robotic technology
- Our community partnerships fund over $1 million in pediatric cancer research
- We provide care through more than two dozen regional locations
Associations and certifications
- ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support
What people say
Compassionate care
Specialized pediatric expertise
Successful scoliosis treatment
Advanced neurosurgery
Cancer research progress
Services
Emergency Care
Our Level I pediatric trauma center provides 24/7 emergency care with specialized protocols for acute injuries and critical conditions. Board-certified pediatric emergency physicians utilize advanced diagnostic tools and collaborate with surgical teams for immediate interventions. The facility maintains readiness for mass casualty incidents while providing family-centered care coordination during emergencies.
Specialty Care
Comprehensive treatment for complex conditions through multidisciplinary clinics addressing cerebral palsy, scoliosis, and rare neurological disorders. Our specialists employ innovative techniques like EDF casting and robotic-assisted surgery while maintaining continuity with primary care providers. The program integrates research participation opportunities with clinical treatment plans.
Surgical Care
Minimally invasive and complex surgical procedures performed using state-of-the-art technology including da Vinci robotic systems. The program emphasizes preoperative education, family preparation, and postoperative pain management. Specialized teams handle neonatal surgery, craniofacial reconstruction, and oncological procedures with dedicated pediatric anesthesiology support.
Rehabilitative Services
Customized rehabilitation programs for post-injury recovery and chronic condition management. Services include aquatic therapy, gait analysis, and adaptive equipment training delivered by pediatric-certified therapists. The program focuses on functional independence through age-appropriate interventions and family participation strategies.
Clinical Trials
Access to investigational treatments through NIH-funded and industry-sponsored pediatric clinical trials. The research team specializes in gene therapy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatments, and innovative cancer protocols. Participation includes comprehensive patient safety monitoring and informed consent processes for pediatric subjects.
People
Amy Sampson
President and CEO
Leading CHKD with over 25 years of pediatric healthcare leadership, Amy Sampson directs strategic initiatives in clinical innovation and community outreach. She oversees $1 million in annual research funding and manages partnerships with organizations like Hyundai Hope on Wheels. Her leadership emphasizes quality improvement and access expansion across Hampton Roads.
Questions
What pediatric specialties are available at CHKD?
We offer over 40 pediatric specialties including neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology, and neonatal care through our network of specialists and multidisciplinary clinics.
How can I access emergency care services?
Our Level I pediatric trauma center provides 24/7 emergency care at our Norfolk location with additional urgent care centers across the region.
Does CHKD participate in pediatric research studies?
Yes, we conduct clinical trials in areas like gene therapy and Duchenne muscular dystrophy with active NIH and industry partnerships.
What support services are available for families?
We provide patient navigation, financial counseling, and family resource centers with accommodations assistance and community support programs.
Are there volunteer opportunities available?
Our volunteer program includes the Buddy Brigade pet therapy team and various patient support roles with training provided for approved applicants.
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Reviews (4)
Zeda Maee
Jun 14, 2022
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Loved the staff here. Very polite and communicates everything in a great way. The nurse was a traveler but she was AMAZING. I can't remember her name bc we had a lot of nurses and doctors involved. She was able to keep my kid super calm even with this being her first IV.
Taya Simmons
Jun 11, 2022
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06/08/2022- Blanche(desk 1), the registration personnel for radiology, was extremely rude and unprofessional. We were having issues getting checked in and having trouble reaching the correct party for additional confirmation, and throughout the process, Blanche was slamming the phone down over and over, sighing heavily and loudly asking a minor inappropriate questions, even though all the answers to her questions were in front of her.
She overall had a nasty attitude and became unresponsive at one point. This information has also been relayed to management, who advised Blanche does have a poor disposition when things don't go according to plan. I do hope that she is spoken to and receives additional training; no one should have to deal with her attitude on top of dealing with whatever issue that has brought them to the facility in the first place.
She overall had a nasty attitude and became unresponsive at one point. This information has also been relayed to management, who advised Blanche does have a poor disposition when things don't go according to plan. I do hope that she is spoken to and receives additional training; no one should have to deal with her attitude on top of dealing with whatever issue that has brought them to the facility in the first place.
Brooklyn Samuel
May 26, 2022
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THE ED IS TRASHHHHH! 7 HOURS we sat in a room "monitoring" my 3mo twins. they were diagnosed with rsv from their doctor (chkd practice) NOT UNTIL 5 hours in after i asked SEVERAL times for admin, patient advocate, supervisor, manager, ZOOKEEPER, SOMEBODY! nobody wanted to do anything until i was irate. THEN they brought security and a social worker Hannah who bottom line threatened me, she wasnt the only one, lots of threats and no action, seriously all they did was make everything WORSE and expected me to remain calm after they were telling me one thing and doing nothing. the actual medical teams upstairs so far SOLID AS A ROCK GOOOD PEOPLE.
However CHKD has value statment posted with communication as a point, NO COMMUNICATION BETWEEN EMPLOYEES LET ALONE PATIENTS! super stressful and traumatic. waiting to hear back from patient advocate because something needs to be done. no parent in these situations needs to go through this EVER.
However CHKD has value statment posted with communication as a point, NO COMMUNICATION BETWEEN EMPLOYEES LET ALONE PATIENTS! super stressful and traumatic. waiting to hear back from patient advocate because something needs to be done. no parent in these situations needs to go through this EVER.
Tracy C.
May 22, 2022
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I don't have access to my children's records because they turned 14 years old. Excuse me? They are minors, not full adults. Who do you think makes their appointments? Me, their mother. Who do you think is bringing them to their appointments? Me, their mother. I was told that I have to bring my minor children to the doctor's office so that they can fill out paperwork authorizing me access to their information. 14 years old! Seriously?
