Dr. Childs

Tracey Childs, MD

Colon and Rectal Surgery, General Surgery

Accepting New Patients

About Tracey Childs, MD, MPH, FACS

Certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery in Colon and Rectal Surgery and by the American Board of Surgery, Tracey R. Childs, MD, MPH, FACS has practiced in the Santa Monica community for the past 25 years, providing a broad spectrum of surgical services. Dr. Childs uses state-of-the-art surgical techniques, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery, to provide treatment for benign and malignant conditions.  

Besides providing care to patients, Dr. Childs is very active in Medical Staff Leadership and participates in committees that support the hospital and the other physicians. She became the acting President of the Providence Saint John’s Medical Staff in 2018. Dr. Childs has also served as the past Secretary, Vice President, and President of the Southern California Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery. The Venice Family Clinic gave her the Lifetime Achievement Award for many years of providing surgical services to their otherwise underserved patients in need.  

Dr. Childs earned her medical degree at the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine in Los Angeles, followed by an internship and residency at the Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. She completed her fellowship at the Foothill Surgery Center at Sansum Clinic in Santa Barbara, California.  

You may find Dr. Childs volunteering her services for medical missions. Her most recent adventure involves being a team member and lead surgeon for a surgical mission to Retalhuleu, Guatemala, organized by Providence Health International, where she performed over 70 surgeries over the last few years. 

Medical Service

Surgical Specialties

Locations

2001 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 680W,
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-8272

Education

Medical School
UCLA Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA

Internship
Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA

Residency
Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA

Fellowship
Foothill Surgery Center at Sansum Clinic, Santa Barbara, CA

Languages

Spanish

Reviews

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  • 4.8
  • 215 Reviews
  • 135 Comments
  • 5
12/12/2025

Dr. Tracey Childs is a wonderful, knowledgeable and caring doctor. She took a lot of time to help me and answered all my questions. Gave me guidance and information to help me recover from my illness.

Providence Patient
  • 5
12/11/2025

Excellent world class

Providence Patient
  • 5
12/10/2025

Dr Childs is very knowledgeable in her field and makes me feel comfortable and confident that I'm receiving the best care possible.

Providence Patient
  • 4.66
12/09/2025

She's terrific!

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  • 5
12/07/2025

Dr Childs was very thorough in her assessment and in explaining the issue.

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  • 4.71
12/05/2025

Dr.Tracy Childs was extremely knowledgeable and patient with my endless questions. Thank you!

Providence Patient
  • 5
11/26/2025

Dr. Childs & the entire staff have always provided excellent care with courtesy, compassion and respect. I highly recommend her practice, and am grateful to have found such an excellent doctor.

Providence Patient
  • 4.37
11/21/2025

Cares about my well being

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  • 5
11/19/2025

Excellent doctor. Knowledgeable and kind. Made me feel very comfortable in her care

Providence Patient
  • 5
11/04/2025

Incredibly sorrow, compassionate, and well informed about my medical history. Doctor explained all well gave me details about the options and best bath forward. Her nurse was excellent too with additional professional comments. This is an exemplary doctor.

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