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Refer a Patient

Refer a Patient
Phone Number
Call 800.552.3723

We believe that every child in Virginia deserves access to the best specialty care. With providers in over 30 specialties, we can offer help with even the most complex cases.

Every day, we take referrals from providers just like you. Our specialists are among the best in the nation. By committing themselves to a specialized field, they’ve stayed on the cutting edge.

Referring Your Pediatric Patient to UVA Health Children’s

While some referrals need an in-person visit, we also provide consults, virtual appointments, and more ways than ever to share our experience with providers across Virginia.

When you refer your patient to us, you know that:

  • We’ll work across specialties to provide complete care.
  • We’ll provide diagnostics and follow-through using all the resources our hospital provides.
  • You’ll have an EpiCare link, so you can stay connected to your patients.
  • We’ll provide detailed notes, so you have the knowledge you need to provide their ongoing care.
  • Your patients will have access to advanced treatment through clinical trials.
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Connect with Specialists

  • Cardiology & Heart Surgery
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
  • Hematology & Oncology
  • Orthopedics & Spine
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery
  • Allergy & Immunology
  • Endocrinology & Diabetes Care
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Transferring a Patient

As a level 1 trauma center with a level 4 NICU, we’re uniquely equipped to handle pediatric emergencies. Transfer your critical cases to us.

  • For newborn emergencies or deliveries being made prior to 30 weeks, contact the Newborn Emergency Transport (NETS) at 434.638.7882
  • For other critical care transfers, please contact 1.877.377.1189
  • These numbers are available 24/7

Get a Same-Day Consult by Phone

When you need help planning your next steps, call 434.924.KIDS (5437)

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.– 5 p.m.

We’ll return urgent calls in under 10 minutes, and all non-urgent calls by end-of-day.

Referrals for Non-Emergency Specialist Appointments

Send your patients to the #1 children’s hospital in Virginia.

For many specialties, like scoliosis care, we can see patients within a week of referral.

When you call, you’ll be able to:

  • Schedule an appointment
  • Follow-up on a patient
  • Arrange a consult

You can also use our online form.

Newborn Critical Care

the NICU at UVA Children's

As home to the region's most advanced Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU), we get referrals of premature or critically ill infants who were born at other hospitals throughout Virginia, West Virginia and other states.

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Transport for Infants

emergency transport for newborns

Our Newborn Emergency Transport System (NETS), staffed with medics, nurses and respiratory therapists, transports tiny patients 24/7 by ground or air to our NICU. 

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Pediatric Critical Care

critical care for children

Our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) cares for infants, kids and teenagers with serious illnesses and injuries or who have had complex surgery — including heart procedures and organ transplants.

More About the PICU