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
  • 192 Reviews
  • 151 Comments
  • 5
03/30/2026

It was a very nice and helpful experience.

Providence Patient
  • 5
03/29/2026

Dr. Childs is a new provider for me, and she was highly recommended by two Providence doctors. She is clearly highly qualified, and I very much enjoyed her personality, her information, and I am so pleased that I "found" her as a physician. Her staff (front desk) were also very generous and helpful.

Providence Patient
  • 5
03/24/2026

It was a good experience

Providence Patient
  • 5
03/19/2026

Dr. Child's was great and truthful and professional. Her staff was the best. She will watch me carefully

Providence Patient
  • 5
03/18/2026

I was very anxious about this appointment, and the provider was very understanding. She explained everything clearly and compassionately. She even made sure my friend who accompanied me to the appointment understood the procedure. I didn't feel rushed, and I felt heard- was able to ask questions. It was a really positive experience and I wasn't expecting that. I would definitely recommend this provider to anyone,

Providence Patient
  • 5
02/28/2026

Mrs Childs is an expert in her field and a true professional.

Providence Patient
  • 5
02/21/2026

Dr Childs is a surgeon that will operate on me Monday. It is the my first visit with her!

Providence Patient
  • 5
02/14/2026

Excellent care and follow up.

Providence Patient
  • 4.31
02/13/2026

Good

Providence Patient
  • 5
02/03/2026

Immediate scheduling for hernia robotic surgery. Surgery was on time and excellent result. Was concerned next morning about some bleeding from the bandage called in to answering service and she called back immediately and offered to change dressing in her office. In response to questions she gave a tutorial on the procedure. Was happy, if not surprised that I was not having pain. I am pleased with her personal, compassionate care.

Providence Patient