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
  • 182 Reviews
  • 181 Comments
  • 5
08/09/2026

I have no complaints. My concerns were addressed immediately and with compassion and appropriate care. She explained everything that she was doing and asked permission to do some of the exam that was uncomfortable. Great experience!

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  • 5
08/02/2026

Tracy is a top notch provider. Skilled and kind.

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  • 5
08/02/2026

I had a great experience

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  • 5
07/31/2026

Dr. Childs was great!

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  • 5
07/28/2026

She made me really comfortable and gave me info to make my future journey with my issues more more comfortable and tolerable.

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  • 4.43
07/24/2026

When I was ready to get surgery on my gallbladder, I was given the best care ever. They made me feel comfortable and calm. And all the team were especially helpful before and after my procedure.I would definitely go back there if I had to.

Providence Patient
  • 5
07/23/2026

Dr. Child's is very knowledgeable, approachable and I have confidence in her judgement

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  • 5
07/13/2026

Excellent doctor and wonderful office environment!

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  • 4.94
07/10/2026

I feel lucky to have been accepted as a patient by Dr. Childs.

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  • 5
07/05/2026

Dr. Childs isn exceptional!

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