Tracey Childs, MD
Colon and Rectal Surgery, General Surgery
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.
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Dr. Childs and her staff were wonderful
Providence PatientAnswers all questions and clarifies any concerns that arise. Very thoughtful and understanding.
Providence PatientI cannot express enough how superb my care has been. Every person in my treatment of breast cancer has been efficient, professional and kind. Thank you Dr. Childs and St. John's.
Providence PatientDr Childs was incredibly knowledgeable and listen to all of my concerns. I booked this appointment before knowing I was pregnant and she was able to adapt the appointment with that new information in mind. She's also able to work within the network and I was appreciative that she can speak with my OB
Providence PatientShe was exceptional!
Providence PatientExcellent doctor
Providence PatientShe is an excellent surgeon and a thoughtful medical professional - with a good sense of humor!
Providence PatientAll good
Providence PatientI have the utmost respect for Dr Child's.
Providence PatientI had the good luck to see Dr. Childs for a minor Colorectal issue. Unrelated to that, I mentioned that my family physician had ordered a CT Urogram test, with the results being sent to himself. Dr. Childs thought that this test should go directly to my Urologist, whom she knew and had a very good opinion of. She rescheduled the test, and answered some very important questions about a Colonoscopy. My point is is that Dr. Childs does not limit herself to the condition I was visiting her for, she made my overall health her concern. I am grateful to have made this appointment.
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