Dr. Candice A. Gabriel

Name: Dr. Candice A. Gabriel

Specialty: Pediatrics | Subspecialty: General Pediatrics

Qualification/Board Certification: MD – Eastern Virginia Medical School | Residency – Pediatrics, Old Dominion University | Active VA State Medical License (through 2026)

Affiliation(s): Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters – Norfolk, Virginia

Location: Norfolk, Virginia

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1740442268

About the Doctor

Dr. Candice A. Gabriel is a dedicated and warmly regarded pediatrician serving children and families in Norfolk, Virginia, with 11 to 20 years of focused clinical experience in General Pediatrics. She earned her medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School — a respected regional institution with a strong commitment to training physicians for the Hampton Roads community — and completed her Pediatrics residency at Old Dominion University from 2007 to 2010, receiving comprehensive training in the care of infants, children, and adolescents across all developmental stages.

Dr. Gabriel practices at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters in Norfolk — Virginia’s only freestanding children’s hospital, dedicated exclusively to the health and well-being of children. This distinctive hospital affiliation places her within one of the region’s most specialized and child-focused medical environments, where she has access to a full range of pediatric subspecialty services, dedicated pediatric nursing and support staff, and a multidisciplinary team entirely committed to children’s health. This setting reflects and reinforces Dr. Gabriel’s own patient-centered philosophy — one that places the child and family at the center of every health care decision.

Patients consistently award Dr. Gabriel perfect 5 out of 5 scores across every experience category — follow-up care responsiveness, time spent with patients, and provider attitude — earning her a flawless overall rating and four patient awards including Patients’ Top Choice, Makes Time For Patients, Listens Attentively, and Great Bedside Manner. These accolades reflect a physician who brings genuine warmth, patience, and attentiveness to every encounter with her young patients and their families. She holds an active Virginia State Medical License through 2026, accepts Medicaid and multiple major commercial insurance plans, and is currently welcoming new patients. Telehealth services may be available — patients are encouraged to call the practice for more information.

• 11–20 years of General Pediatrics clinical experience
• MD from Eastern Virginia Medical School
• Residency in Pediatrics at Old Dominion University
• Affiliated with Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters — Virginia’s only freestanding children’s hospital
• Perfect 5/5 patient rating across all experience categories
• Four patient awards including Patients’ Top Choice and Great Bedside Manner
• Accepts Medicaid and multiple major insurance plans
• Active VA State Medical License through 2026
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

• Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School – MD
• Residency: Pediatrics, Old Dominion University (2007–2010)
• Fellowship/Additional Training: General Pediatrics subspecialty focus

Medical Conditions Treated

• Common childhood illnesses (cold, flu, ear infections, strep throat)
• Asthma and respiratory conditions in children
• Allergies and allergic reactions in pediatric patients
• Childhood eczema and atopic dermatitis
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Developmental delays and behavioral concerns
• Obesity and nutritional disorders in children
• Gastrointestinal conditions in infants and children
• Urinary tract infections in pediatric patients
• Anxiety and childhood mental health concerns
• Growth and developmental disorders
• Immunization-preventable diseases
• Adolescent health and puberty-related concerns
• Neonatal and newborn health evaluations
• Infectious diseases across all pediatric age groups

Medical Procedures Performed

• Well-child visits and routine pediatric health assessments
• Newborn evaluations and early infant care
• Vaccinations and immunizations per CDC recommended schedule
• Developmental and behavioral screenings
• Vision and hearing screenings
• School and sports physical examinations
• Acute illness diagnosis and treatment
• Nutritional counseling and weight management
• Ear infection evaluation and management
• Respiratory evaluation and management
• Mental and behavioral health assessments
• Referrals to pediatric subspecialists at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters
• Telehealth pediatric consultations (availability subject to confirmation)

Services Offered

Dr. Gabriel provides a comprehensive and genuinely child-centered range of pediatric primary care services at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters in Norfolk, Virginia — the only freestanding children’s hospital in the state, offering an environment designed entirely around the unique health needs of young patients. Her practice philosophy is deeply rooted in attentiveness and warmth, taking meaningful time with each child and family to listen carefully, address concerns thoroughly, and ensure that parents leave every appointment feeling informed, supported, and confident in their child’s care plan. Whether caring for a newborn navigating the earliest weeks of life, a toddler receiving routine vaccinations, or a teenager managing a chronic health condition, Dr. Gabriel approaches each encounter with the same dedication and genuine care that her patients and families so consistently recognize.

Her services include:

• Well-Child Visits & Preventive Care – routine health checkups, growth monitoring, developmental assessments, and immunizations from birth through adolescence
• Newborn & Early Infant Care – comprehensive health evaluations and compassionate guidance for newborns and new parents in the critical early weeks of life
• Vaccinations & Immunizations – administration of all CDC-recommended childhood vaccines with thorough parent education and responsive follow-up
• Developmental Screenings & Milestone Assessments – evaluation of cognitive, behavioral, social, and physical developmental milestones at age-appropriate intervals
• Chronic Condition Management – ongoing care for asthma, ADHD, allergies, eczema, and other pediatric chronic health conditions
• Acute Illness Care – prompt, thorough evaluation and treatment of ear infections, fevers, respiratory illnesses, strep throat, and other sudden childhood health concerns
• Adolescent Health Services – comprehensive physical and emotional health care for teenagers including puberty guidance, mental health screening, and adolescent-specific preventive services
• Nutritional Counseling & Weight Management – family-focused guidance on healthy eating habits, obesity prevention, and growth-related nutritional concerns
• Behavioral & Mental Health Support – initial screening and compassionate management of ADHD, anxiety, and childhood developmental or behavioral concerns
• School & Sports Physicals – required health evaluations for school enrollment and participation in athletic programs
• Pediatric Subspecialty Referrals – seamless coordination of referrals to the full range of pediatric specialists available at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters
• Telehealth Pediatric Consultations – remote care options potentially available for follow-up and sick child consultations; patients are encouraged to call for details
• Medicaid-Accessible Pediatric Care – broad insurance acceptance ensuring all children in the Norfolk community have access to quality, compassionate primary care

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• Amerihealth Caritas (Medicaid)
• Cigna (PPO)
• Elevance (Medicaid)
• Molina (HMO, Medicaid, Medicare)
• NC State Medicaid (Medicaid)
• United Healthcare (HMO, POS, PPO)

Please contact the practice directly at (757) 668-7007 to confirm your specific plan is currently accepted.

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 601 Childrens Ln, Norfolk, VA 23507

Phone: (757) 668-7007

Hospital Affiliations

• Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters – Norfolk, VA (Virginia’s only freestanding children’s hospital)