"Children are fun, courageous, resilient and so loving. I treat my patients with the care and compassion that I expect for my own children."
Tammy DiChiara, PA-C
Practice
Education
College: Rhode Island College
Graduate school: University of Florida
Bio
DiChiara specializes
in caring for children who have congenital heart disease. She has over 15 years
of experience diagnosing and managing these conditions and currently works as
director of clinical operations for the cardiovascular service line at CHKD.
She loves working in pediatric cardiology because each patient is different and
every day brings new challenges and rewards. She feels privileged to be able to
make a difference in the lives of children at CHKD.
In her spare time, DiChiara loves
spending time with her three children and husband. She also enjoys
traveling and watching the New England Patriots.
Honors & Awards
- EVMS preceptor of year, 2009-2010
- VAPA preceptor of year, 2013
Memberships
- American Academy Of Physician Assistants
- Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants
- Tidewater Pediatric Society