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Dr. Kent Childs, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 59
Dr. Kent Childs, MD
4.5 (38 Ratings)

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Dr. Kent Childs, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Chattanooga, TN.
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Dr. Kent Childs, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 59
Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kent Childs, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Chattanooga, TN.

About

Dr. Childs graduated from James H. Quillian College of Medicine|SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES in 1992 and completed a residency at University of Tennessee.Dr. Kent Childs, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Chattanooga, TN and has 32 years experience. Dr. Childs currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Erlanger Baroness Hospital. Dr. Childs has experience treating conditions like Chronic Pelvic Pain, Vaginitis or Vaginosis and Menstrual Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Childs received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 38 times. Dr. Childs' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Childs is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chronic Pelvic Pain
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Menstrual Disorders
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Menstrual Disorders
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Menstrual Disorders
Endometriosis
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Acute Vaginitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
High Risk Pregnancy
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Hypertension
Mastodynia
Noninflammatory Cervical Disorders
Osteopenia
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Cysts
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Uterine Cancer
Uterine Fibroids
Uterine Prolapse
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse
Birth Control
Colposcopy
Endometrial Ablation
Estrogen Replacement Therapy
Hysterosalpingo Sonography
Hysteroscopy
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Obstetric Ultrasound
Oophorectomy
Postmenopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Adenomyosis
Anogenital Pruritis
Breast Abscess
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Breech Position
Cervical Cancer
Cervical Polyps
Cervicitis
Cervix Carcinoma
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Vaginitis
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Ectopic Pregnancy
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fallopian Tube Disorders
Female Infertility
Female Infertility due to Ovulatory Disorder
Galactorrhea
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Gestational Diabetes
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Hemorrhoids
Herpes Simplex Infection
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Maternal Anemia
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Osteoporosis
Pelvic Abscess
Placenta Previa
Postpartum Depression
Preeclampsia
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Pregnancy Hemorrhoids
Psychosexual Dysfunction
Salpingitis
Sexual Desire Disorders
Sexual Disorders
Syphilis Infections
Tubal Pregnancy
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Uterine Carcinoma
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Varicose Veins Genital
Vulvar Leukoplakia
Vulvodynia
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
C-Section
Colpopexy
Colporrhaphy
Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
Destruction or Excision of Vaginal Lesions
In Vitro Fertilization
Incontinence Sling Procedure
Myomectomy
Open Hysterectomy
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Tubal Ligation
Vaginal Delivery and VBAC
Vulvectomy
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1651 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 201, Chattanooga, TN 37421
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 899-9133
  2. 2 Galen Medical Group PC
    4976 Alpha Ln, Hixson, TN 37343
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 308-0280
  3. 3 Womens Health Services Chattanooga PC
    1755 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 205, Chattanooga, TN 37421
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 654-7902

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1 Star (4)

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Oct 30, 2024
Dr childs did hysterectomy on me 30 yrs ago. He's a wonderful dr
Lela clingan in Cleveland TN — Oct 30, 2024
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Specialties*
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • James H. Quillian College of Medicine|SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
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  • University of Tennessee
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kent Childs, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Childs' profile.

Dr. Childs frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Pelvic Pain, Vaginitis or Vaginosis and Menstrual Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kent Childs, MD is affiliated with CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Erlanger Baroness Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kent Childs, MD holds board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga

    2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN

  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

    975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN