Kyzwana Caves, MD

Children’s Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University

Children’s National Health System

Bio:

Originally from Memphis, Dr. Caves recently moved to the Tidewater area after completing her fellowship in adolescent medicine at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. She provides compassionate and equitable care to adolescents and young adults. Adolescence is a time of rapid growth and development, both physically and emotionally, and may be a difficult adjustment for youth and their families. Her goals are to provide an inclusive, non-judgmental clinical atmosphere while offering educational and confidential services related to reproductive/sexual and mental health. Dr. Caves has specialized expertise in managing diverse issues unique to this population; this includes being credentialed as an HIV Specialist by the American Academy of HIV Medicine. She enjoys working as a multidisciplinary team member to offer optimal care for each of her patients and their families.

Clinical Interests:

• Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
• HIV diagnosis, counseling and management
• HIV/STI prevention and treatment, including Pre- Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
• LBGT healthcare
• Health equity

Research:

• Adolescent medicine
• HIV Prevention with PrEP

Honors and Awards:

• Coastal Virginia Magazine “Top Doc” 2021, 2022, 2023

Publications:

Caves K, Castel A, Bokor B, Tuchman L, D’Angelo L. A Clinic Based Survey of Urban Youth Knowledge of PrEP Use for HIV Prevention. Journal of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology. April 2019, 32(2): 24

Community Involvement and Memberships:

Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine

American Academy of Pediatrics

North American Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

American Academy of HIV Medicine

Contact Info:

(757) 668-7444