Pediatrics
Pediatrics is the medical care of infants, children and adolescents. Pediatricians are specially trained to treat diseases, behavioral problems and mental health issues as they relate to children. Pediatric care includes well check-ups, vaccinations and much more.
Pediatric specialty care in Richmond, Virginia
Our pediatricians provide the care your child needs.
At Chippenham Hospital, our dedicated pediatric specialists offer a wide range of pediatric specialty services. We are also proud to offer Hoppymobiles — drivable, motorized, kid-sized cars — to help children feel more comfortable going into surgery.
Related specialties
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Our pediatric treatments and services
As the only pediatric unit in South Richmond, we care for thousands of children each year and specialize in providing the pediatric care your child deserves.
Our pediatric treatments and services
At Chippenham Hospital, our pediatricians and pediatric specialists care for thousands of children each year. As the only pediatric hospital unit in south Richmond, we are there for your child, from their very first breath in our comfortable labor and delivery suites to our pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), where we care for children needing a higher level of monitoring and treatment.
Our pediatric specialists treat patients with a variety of acute and chronic conditions and disabilities, ranging from RSV, diabetes, asthma, spinal corrections, orthopedic procedures, general pediatric surgery, croup, pneumonia, and more.
What makes Chippenham Hospital special:
- A dedicated unit for children and adolescents with all private rooms and staffed with pediatric physicians, nurses, physical therapists, pharmacists, and staff around the clock
- Our pediatric unit is safe and secure – visitors must provide identification and sign in/out when coming into our unit
- Parents are key members of the care team and have 24/7 visitation access
- A playroom stocked with age-appropriate toys, games, books, movies, and video games
- Mobile video game carts that can be wheeled into patient rooms
- Pet therapy
- Music therapy
- Interdisciplinary meetings daily with all members of your child’s care team
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for children with acute needs
Pediatric emergency room
In addition to our pediatric services, Chippenham Hospital also has a dedicated pediatric ER specifically designed for kids. Unlike normal adult ERs, our pediatric ER is designed to care exclusively for children, from the brightly decorated, exclusive, waiting area (away from the adult ER waiting room) to the diagnostic equipment our pediatric specialists use to find out how best to treat your child. You will only find this kind of bedside manner and advanced technology in a pediatric ER.
Pediatric mental health
For teens and adolescents struggling with depression, addition, or other mental health issues, we offer comprehensive inpatient care at Tucker Pavilion in our dedicated teen and adolescent unit (ages 13-17), along with flexible outpatient treatment options.
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