Chad Elliot Aarons, MD | Non-Operative Pediatric Orthopedics | Bon Secours - Tuckahoe Orthopedics

Chad Elliot Aarons, MD

Non-Operative Pediatric Orthopedics, Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Hand Surgery, Pediatric Head and Neck Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Spine Surgery, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Pediatric Trauma Surgery

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Meet Chad

Chad Aarons, MD, MPT specializes in pediatric spine, sports, and trauma. Dr. Aarons is skilled in advanced surgical procedures, such as robotic spine surgery and the Magec rod system. Dr. Aarons has performed the most pediatric robotic spine cases in Virginia and teaches robotic spine surgery throughout the country. He is the only surgeon in Central Virginia trained to do arthroscopic procedures on children as young as elementary school.

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About

Dr. Chad E. Aarons is a member of the Pediatric Team at Bon Secours – Tuckahoe Orthopedics.

Prior to medical school, he earned a master’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Sciences in Philadelphia. He received his medical degree from University of Miami School of Medicine. He served both his internship and residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System in Miami. From there, he advanced to Atlanta Scottish Rite Hospital where he was awarded a Pediatric Orthopaedic fellowship. (A fellowship is an extra year of specialized training that a physician chooses to pursue after completing medical school and residency training.)

Dr. Aarons and his medical staff treat children with injuries, diseases, and conditions of the musculoskeletal system. He devotes his practice entirely to children ranging in age from newborns to 21 years. He is trained to treat any orthopedic condition involving children and is especially interested in scoliosis, sports injuries, and trauma. Many of his patients benefit from conservative treatments and less invasive surgeries. When surgery is required, he offers the most up-to-date surgical procedures, like the robotic spine surgery and the Magec rod system that allows for spine surgery in those under the age of 10. Dr. Aarons teaches robotic spine surgery nationally.

“I like to combine my prior background in physical therapy with my medical knowledge to treat all aspects of the patient and offer them the best non-operative and operative treatments for their specific condition.”

He participates in orthopedic research and has published numerous papers. Recent publications are about pediatric ACL injuries and pediatric elbow injuries. He volunteers with the World Pediatric Project doing scoliosis surgery on patients that would otherwise have no access to care.

Dr. Aarons grew up in southern New Jersey. He first lived in Richmond while pursuing his undergraduate studies at University of Richmond. He has always enjoyed sports, especially soccer and ice hockey. As a teenager, he also experienced sports from a different perspective as he served as a student athletic trainer. He was an All-State soccer player in high school and continues to play soccer recreationally. Dr. Aarons is married and has three daughters. In his free time, he enjoys exercising, woodworking and spending time with his family.

Insurances Accepted

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  • Aetna Better Health VA
  • Aetna Health Insurance Company  VA
  • AllyAllign VA
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield VA
  • Beacon Health VA
  • Carelon Health VA
  • Cigna VA
  • ClearSpring Healthcare VA
  • DOL VA
  • Humana Military VA
  • Humana VA
  • Medcost VA
  • Medicaid Virginia VA
  • Medicare Railroad (Palmetto GBA) VA
  • Medicare VA
  • Molina Complete Care VA
  • Multiplan Inc VA
  • Optum VA
  • Payer Provider
  • Sedgwick Workers Compensation VA
  • Sentara Health Plan VA
  • United Healthcare VA
  • Virginia Premier Health Plan VA

Ratings & Reviews

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Overall Score

4.7 out of 5 135 ratings, 14 reviews

Patient Reviews

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January 2024
He was very good at taking the time to explain things to my daughter and me. And he made sure before he left, we understood and had our questions answered.
January 2024
Dr. Aaron's is wonderful. He let my daughter do the talking and made sure she understood what was wrong with her knees. Great doc!
January 2024
Dr Aarons really took the time to explain things to my son. It was such a relief to be seen by a doctor we trust.
December 2023
Dr. Aaron's went above and beyond and took time to explain things. We were not disappointed with anything. Very welcoming and didn't seem to have the need to rush off like most in the medical field. He really gave his full attention and made you feel as if you were the only one there. ABSOLUTELY SATISFIED AND HAPPY
November 2023
Dr Aaron was very calm and thorough. He listened to all of our concerns
October 2023
Dr. Aarons what very personable, easy to talk to and explained everything in great detail yet easy to understand.
October 2023
Doctor was excellent! Friendly and happy to answer questions.
September 2023
Dr Aarons is very personable and kind. He took the time to explain the diagnosis so my son could understand.