Dr. Lisa Chestnut, Retired 2017
Pediatrician
5801 Bremo Rd Richmond VA, 23226About
Lisa D. Chestnut, MD, is a top pediatric emergency medicine physician currently retired from practice and living in Virginia. After co-founding KidMed in 2008 and serving as the Managing Partner with KidMed Pediatric Urgent Care Center in Glen Allen, VA for 9 years, she retired in 2017. While at KidMed, she has played a key role in launching KidMed locations in Mechanicsville, Midlothian, and Stafford, VA. Dr. Chestnut additionally served on staff at several Bon Secours hospitals. With twenty-three years of experience as a pediatric emergency medicine physician, Dr. Chestnut specialized in treating medical emergencies in infants, children, and teens.
Education and Training
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
Provider Details
Treatments
- Fever
- Tonsillitis
- Strep Throat
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP).
Internships
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics
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